US3339693A
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Card controlled auto park
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-12-30
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Granted: 1967-09-05
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Expires: 1985-12-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Herbert B Mueller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 06:34
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F7/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
172 words
A KEY CARD CONTROL SYSTEM, COMPRISING: A KEY CARD HAVING FIRST AND SECOND END EDGES; A VALIDATOR MEANS FOR RECEIVING SAID CARD FIRST END FIRST AND PRODUCING TWO KEY CODED AREAS ON SAID CARD IN SPACED RELATIONSHIP TO SAID FIRST END EDGE; (A) ONE KEY CODED AREA BEING A FIXED DISTANCE FROM SAID FIRST EDGE, AND (B) THE OTHER KEY CODED AREA BEING AT A DISTANCE FROM SAID FIRST EDGE WHICH IS A FUNCTION OF TIME; CONTROL MEANS FOR ACCEPTING SAID KEY CARD SECOND END FIRST MEANS USING THE FORM THEREOF TO CONTROL AN OUTPUT CIRCUIT, SAID CONTROL MEANS INCLUDING A LIMIT STOP ENGAGEABLE WITH SA ID SECOND END EDGE, A STATIONARY SWITCH MEANS LOCATED A FIXED DISTANCE FROM SAID LIMIT STOP FOR ESTABLISHING A CIRCUIT IN CONJUNCTION WITH SAID CODED AREA (A), AND A TRAVELING SWITCH MEAN LOCATED FROM SAID LIMIT STOP A DISTANCE WHICH IS A FUNCTION OF TIME FOR ESTABLISHING A CIRCUIT IN CONJUCTION WITH SAID CODED AREA (B); AND ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT MEANS INCLUDING SAID SWITCHES AS CONTROL MEMBERS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
172 words
A KEY CARD CONTROL SYSTEM, COMPRISING: A KEY CARD HAVING FIRST AND SECOND END EDGES; A VALIDATOR MEANS FOR RECEIVING SAID CARD FIRST END FIRST AND PRODUCING TWO KEY CODED AREAS ON SAID CARD IN SPACED RELATIONSHIP TO SAID FIRST END EDGE; (A) ONE KEY CODED AREA BEING A FIXED DISTANCE FROM SAID FIRST EDGE, AND (B) THE OTHER KEY CODED AREA BEING AT A DISTANCE FROM SAID FIRST EDGE WHICH IS A FUNCTION OF TIME; CONTROL MEANS FOR ACCEPTING SAID KEY CARD SECOND END FIRST MEANS USING THE FORM THEREOF TO CONTROL AN OUTPUT CIRCUIT, SAID CONTROL MEANS INCLUDING A LIMIT STOP ENGAGEABLE WITH SA ID SECOND END EDGE, A STATIONARY SWITCH MEANS LOCATED A FIXED DISTANCE FROM SAID LIMIT STOP FOR ESTABLISHING A CIRCUIT IN CONJUNCTION WITH SAID CODED AREA (A), AND A TRAVELING SWITCH MEAN LOCATED FROM SAID LIMIT STOP A DISTANCE WHICH IS A FUNCTION OF TIME FOR ESTABLISHING A CIRCUIT IN CONJUCTION WITH SAID CODED AREA (B); AND ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT MEANS INCLUDING SAID SWITCHES AS CONTROL MEMBERS.
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) | 1970-09-04 | 1971-03-06 | 1971-09-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-09-04 | 1975-03-06 | 1975-09-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-09-04 | 1979-03-06 | 1979-09-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |