US3307197A
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Counter-timer-printer device with readout mechanism
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-08-31
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Granted: 1967-02-28
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Expires: 1984-08-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John A Sandrick
- 👤 Daniel E Greenway
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 04:43
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41J; B41J7/00; B41J7/48; G; G06; G06K; G06K15/00; G06K15/02; G06K15/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
IN A COUNTER-TIME-PRINTER DEVICE, A RECYCLING TIMER HAVING MEANS TO SET THE SAME FOR A PREDETERMINED TIME PERIOD, A COUNTER-PRINTER HAVING COUNTING DIALS, PRINTING ROLLERS DRIVEN THEREBY, A READOUT TAPE AND PRINTING MEANS, A FIRST ELECTRICALLY OPERATED MEANS TO ACTUATE SAID COUNTING DIALS AND PRINTING ROLLERS INCLUDING AN IMPULSE GENERATOR RESPONSIVE TO MACHINE CYCLES, A SECOND ELECTRICALLY OPERATED MEANS TO ACTUATE SAID PRINTING MEANS IN RESPONSE TO EXPIRATION OF THE TIME PERIOD FOR WHICH SAID TIMER IS SET, AN ELECTRICALLY ACTUATED CLUTCH WHICH AUTOMATICALLY DISENGAGES UPON EXPIRATION OF THE TIME PERIOD FOR WHICH SAID TIMER IS SET TO EFFECT THE RECYCLING OF SAID TIMER, A SWITCH WHICH IS EFFECTIVE WHEN CLOSED TO ENERGIZE THE CIRCUIT FOR SAID TIMER, SAID ELECTRICALLY ACTUATED CLUTCH BEING EFFECTIVE TO CLOSE SAID SWITCH, A LATCH TO NORMALLY HOLD SAID SWITCH IN CLOSED POSITION, AND MEANS TO RELEASE SAID LATCH IN RESPONSE TO EXPIRATION OF THE TIME PERIOD.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
IN A COUNTER-TIME-PRINTER DEVICE, A RECYCLING TIMER HAVING MEANS TO SET THE SAME FOR A PREDETERMINED TIME PERIOD, A COUNTER-PRINTER HAVING COUNTING DIALS, PRINTING ROLLERS DRIVEN THEREBY, A READOUT TAPE AND PRINTING MEANS, A FIRST ELECTRICALLY OPERATED MEANS TO ACTUATE SAID COUNTING DIALS AND PRINTING ROLLERS INCLUDING AN IMPULSE GENERATOR RESPONSIVE TO MACHINE CYCLES, A SECOND ELECTRICALLY OPERATED MEANS TO ACTUATE SAID PRINTING MEANS IN RESPONSE TO EXPIRATION OF THE TIME PERIOD FOR WHICH SAID TIMER IS SET, AN ELECTRICALLY ACTUATED CLUTCH WHICH AUTOMATICALLY DISENGAGES UPON EXPIRATION OF THE TIME PERIOD FOR WHICH SAID TIMER IS SET TO EFFECT THE RECYCLING OF SAID TIMER, A SWITCH WHICH IS EFFECTIVE WHEN CLOSED TO ENERGIZE THE CIRCUIT FOR SAID TIMER, SAID ELECTRICALLY ACTUATED CLUTCH BEING EFFECTIVE TO CLOSE SAID SWITCH, A LATCH TO NORMALLY HOLD SAID SWITCH IN CLOSED POSITION, AND MEANS TO RELEASE SAID LATCH IN RESPONSE TO EXPIRATION OF THE TIME PERIOD.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-02-27 | 1970-08-29 | 1971-02-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-02-27 | 1974-08-29 | 1975-02-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-02-27 | 1978-08-29 | 1979-02-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |