US3360092A
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Electronic timer escapement and coin counter
Assignee: Whirlpool Corp
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Filing: 1966-05-31
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Granted: 1967-12-26
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Expires: 1986-05-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James L Mcconnell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 06:32
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F9/00; G07F9/08; G05; G05B; G05B19/00; G05B19/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
IN AN APPLIANCE, A STEP-BY-STEP TIMEER DEVICE HAVING AN ACTUATING CIRCUIT, A COIN-COUNTING CIRCUIT HAVING A COIN SWITCH FOR ACTUATION A PREDETERMINJED NUMBER OF TIMES BY COINS, A RELAY CONTROLLING SAID ACTUATING CIRCUIT OF SAID TIMER DEVICE AND HAVING A START CIRCUIT ENERGIZED EACH TIME AND COIN SWITCH IS ACTUATED MEANS FOR HOLDING SAID RELAY ACTUATED AFTER ACTUATION THEREOF; MEANS FOR RELEASING SAID RELAY, MEANS RESPONSIVE TO AN INCREMENT OF MOVEMENT OF SIAD TIMER DEVICE TO MOMENTARILY ENERGIZE SAID RELAY RELEASE MEANS TO RELEASE SAID RELAY, MEANS FOR ENABLING OPERATION OF SAID APPLIANCE IN RESPONSE TO A PREDETERMINED NUMBER OF INCREMENTAL MOVEMENTS OF SAID TIMER DEVICE, AND MEANS IN SAID APPLIANCE CONTROLLED BY SAID TIMER DEVICE DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF SAID APPLIANCE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
IN AN APPLIANCE, A STEP-BY-STEP TIMEER DEVICE HAVING AN ACTUATING CIRCUIT, A COIN-COUNTING CIRCUIT HAVING A COIN SWITCH FOR ACTUATION A PREDETERMINJED NUMBER OF TIMES BY COINS, A RELAY CONTROLLING SAID ACTUATING CIRCUIT OF SAID TIMER DEVICE AND HAVING A START CIRCUIT ENERGIZED EACH TIME AND COIN SWITCH IS ACTUATED MEANS FOR HOLDING SAID RELAY ACTUATED AFTER ACTUATION THEREOF; MEANS FOR RELEASING SAID RELAY, MEANS RESPONSIVE TO AN INCREMENT OF MOVEMENT OF SIAD TIMER DEVICE TO MOMENTARILY ENERGIZE SAID RELAY RELEASE MEANS TO RELEASE SAID RELAY, MEANS FOR ENABLING OPERATION OF SAID APPLIANCE IN RESPONSE TO A PREDETERMINED NUMBER OF INCREMENTAL MOVEMENTS OF SAID TIMER DEVICE, AND MEANS IN SAID APPLIANCE CONTROLLED BY SAID TIMER DEVICE DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF SAID APPLIANCE.
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) | 1970-12-25 | 1971-06-26 | 1971-12-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-12-25 | 1975-06-26 | 1975-12-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-12-25 | 1979-06-26 | 1979-12-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |