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Automatic control device
Assignee: Maytag Corp
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Filing: 1964-06-01
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Granted: 1967-07-25
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Expires: 1984-06-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank E Ross
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 13:52
CPC Classifications
G; G05; G05B; G05B19/00; G05B19/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
THE COMBINATION USEFUL WITH A SEQUENTIAL TIMER HAVING PROGRAM CONTROL MEANS FOR CONTROLLING A PLURALITY OF SELECTABLE CYCLES OF OPERATION AND TIMING MEANS FOR ADVANCING SAID PROGRAM CONTROL MEANS THROUGH SAID SELECTABLE CUCLES AT A SLOW SPEED COMPRISING: RAPID ADVANCE MEANS FOR ADVANCING SAID PROGRAM CONTROL MEANS AT A HIGH SPEED; MANUALLY OPERABLE MEANS FOR SELECTING THE START POINT OF A DESIRED CYCLE OF OPERATION AND ENERGIZING SAID RAPID ADVANCE MEANS FOR A SHORT PERIOD TO INITIATE OPERATION THEREOF; A PLURALITY OF SELECTOR SWITCH MEANS HAVING A FIRST ELECTRICAL POSTURE AND INDIVIDUALLY OPERABLE TO A SECOND ELECTRICAL POSTURE AT PREDETERMINED LOCATIONS OF SAID PROGRAM CONTROL MEANS AND CONNECTABLE IN A PLURALITY OF PRESELECTED COMBINATIONS; AND CIRCUIT MEANS INCLUDING AT LEAST TWO OF SAID SELECTOR SWITCH MEANS CONNECTED IN ONE OF SAID PRESELECTED COMBINATIONS, SAID
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
THE COMBINATION USEFUL WITH A SEQUENTIAL TIMER HAVING PROGRAM CONTROL MEANS FOR CONTROLLING A PLURALITY OF SELECTABLE CYCLES OF OPERATION AND TIMING MEANS FOR ADVANCING SAID PROGRAM CONTROL MEANS THROUGH SAID SELECTABLE CUCLES AT A SLOW SPEED COMPRISING: RAPID ADVANCE MEANS FOR ADVANCING SAID PROGRAM CONTROL MEANS AT A HIGH SPEED; MANUALLY OPERABLE MEANS FOR SELECTING THE START POINT OF A DESIRED CYCLE OF OPERATION AND ENERGIZING SAID RAPID ADVANCE MEANS FOR A SHORT PERIOD TO INITIATE OPERATION THEREOF; A PLURALITY OF SELECTOR SWITCH MEANS HAVING A FIRST ELECTRICAL POSTURE AND INDIVIDUALLY OPERABLE TO A SECOND ELECTRICAL POSTURE AT PREDETERMINED LOCATIONS OF SAID PROGRAM CONTROL MEANS AND CONNECTABLE IN A PLURALITY OF PRESELECTED COMBINATIONS; AND CIRCUIT MEANS INCLUDING AT LEAST TWO OF SAID SELECTOR SWITCH MEANS CONNECTED IN ONE OF SAID PRESELECTED COMBINATIONS, SAID
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) | 1970-07-24 | 1971-01-23 | 1971-07-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-07-24 | 1975-01-23 | 1975-07-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-07-24 | 1979-01-23 | 1979-07-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |