US3330176A
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Key and key mounting structure
Assignee: Wurlitzer Co
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Filing: 1964-01-27
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Granted: 1967-07-11
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Expires: 1984-01-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold O Schwartz
- 👤 Howard M Thomas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 22:15
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10B; G10B3/00; G10B3/12; G10C; G10C3/00; G10C3/12; G10H; G10H1/00; G10H1/32; G10H1/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
A KEY ACTION COMPRISING KEY MEANS INCLUDING A FINGER ENGAGEABLE FRONT PORTION AND A REAR PORTION HAVING SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL APERTURE MEANS THEREIN, SAID REAR PORTION FURTHER HAVING A REACTION BASE MEANS THEREON DISPOSED ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF SAID APERTURE MEANS RELATIVE TO SAID FRONT PORTION, MOUNTING BASE MEANS AND MEANS UPSTANDING FROM SAID MOUNTING BASE MEANS AND RECEIVED IN SAID APERTURE MEANS AND EXTENDING ABOVE SAID KEY MEANS, AND SPRING MEANS SECURED TO SAID PIN MEANS ABOVE SAID KEY MEANS AND BEARING AGAINST SAID REACTION BASE MEANS RESILIENTLY TO HOLD SAID KEY MEANS DOWN ABOUT SAID PIN MEANS, SAID REACTION BASE MEANS HAVING SPRING ANCHOR MEANSD THEREON ENGAGING AND FIXING ONE END OF SAID SPRING MEANS RELATIVE TO SAID REACTION BASE MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
A KEY ACTION COMPRISING KEY MEANS INCLUDING A FINGER ENGAGEABLE FRONT PORTION AND A REAR PORTION HAVING SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL APERTURE MEANS THEREIN, SAID REAR PORTION FURTHER HAVING A REACTION BASE MEANS THEREON DISPOSED ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF SAID APERTURE MEANS RELATIVE TO SAID FRONT PORTION, MOUNTING BASE MEANS AND MEANS UPSTANDING FROM SAID MOUNTING BASE MEANS AND RECEIVED IN SAID APERTURE MEANS AND EXTENDING ABOVE SAID KEY MEANS, AND SPRING MEANS SECURED TO SAID PIN MEANS ABOVE SAID KEY MEANS AND BEARING AGAINST SAID REACTION BASE MEANS RESILIENTLY TO HOLD SAID KEY MEANS DOWN ABOUT SAID PIN MEANS, SAID REACTION BASE MEANS HAVING SPRING ANCHOR MEANSD THEREON ENGAGING AND FIXING ONE END OF SAID SPRING MEANS RELATIVE TO SAID REACTION BASE MEANS.
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) | 1970-07-10 | 1971-01-09 | 1971-07-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-07-10 | 1975-01-09 | 1975-07-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-07-10 | 1979-01-09 | 1979-07-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |