US3385115A
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Center pushbutton timer
Assignee: MH Rhodes Inc
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Filing: 1966-05-26
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Granted: 1968-05-28
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Expires: 1986-05-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James A Draghi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 11:00
CPC Classifications
G; G04; G04F; G04F3/00; G04F3/02; G04F3/027; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/11; Y10T74/114; Y10T74/116
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
A PRESET TIMER COMPRISING A FRAME, TIMING MEANS INCLUDING A SETTING SHAFT SUPPORTED ON SAID FRAME AND ROTATABLE IN ONE ANGULAR DIRECTION FROM AN INITIAL TIMEDOUT POSITION TO SET A DESIRED TIME CYCLE AND ROTATABLE IN AN OPPOSITE ANGULAR DIRECTION IN A TIME CONTROLLED MANNER TOWARD SAID TIMED-OUT POSITION, A MOVABLE CONTROL MEMBER SUPPORTED ON SAID FRAME FOR CONTROLLING AN OPERATION TO BE TIMED, A TIMING RELEASE SHAFT SUPPORTED FOR MOVEMENT ON SAID FRAME, SAID RELEASE SHAFT POSITIONED RADIALLY OUTWARDLY OF THE ROTATIONAL AXIS OF SAID SETTING SHAFT FOR RELEASABLY LATCHING SAID CONTROL MEMBER, AND MEANS FOR OPERATING SAID RELEASE SHAFT INCLUDING AN ACTUATOR COAXIALLY MOUNTED ON ONE END OF SAID SETTING SHAFT, AND A LEVER HAVING ONE END SUPPORTED FOR PIVOTAL MOVEMENT ON SAID FRAME AND AN OPPOSITE END DISPOSED RADIALLY OUTWARDLY OF SAID SETTING SHAFT IN ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID RELEASE SHAFT, SAID LEVER BEING MOVABLE BY SAID ACTUATOR FOR RELEASING SAID RELEASE SHAFT AFTER THE TIME CYCLE HAS BEEN SET.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
162 words
A PRESET TIMER COMPRISING A FRAME, TIMING MEANS INCLUDING A SETTING SHAFT SUPPORTED ON SAID FRAME AND ROTATABLE IN ONE ANGULAR DIRECTION FROM AN INITIAL TIMEDOUT POSITION TO SET A DESIRED TIME CYCLE AND ROTATABLE IN AN OPPOSITE ANGULAR DIRECTION IN A TIME CONTROLLED MANNER TOWARD SAID TIMED-OUT POSITION, A MOVABLE CONTROL MEMBER SUPPORTED ON SAID FRAME FOR CONTROLLING AN OPERATION TO BE TIMED, A TIMING RELEASE SHAFT SUPPORTED FOR MOVEMENT ON SAID FRAME, SAID RELEASE SHAFT POSITIONED RADIALLY OUTWARDLY OF THE ROTATIONAL AXIS OF SAID SETTING SHAFT FOR RELEASABLY LATCHING SAID CONTROL MEMBER, AND MEANS FOR OPERATING SAID RELEASE SHAFT INCLUDING AN ACTUATOR COAXIALLY MOUNTED ON ONE END OF SAID SETTING SHAFT, AND A LEVER HAVING ONE END SUPPORTED FOR PIVOTAL MOVEMENT ON SAID FRAME AND AN OPPOSITE END DISPOSED RADIALLY OUTWARDLY OF SAID SETTING SHAFT IN ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID RELEASE SHAFT, SAID LEVER BEING MOVABLE BY SAID ACTUATOR FOR RELEASING SAID RELEASE SHAFT AFTER THE TIME CYCLE HAS BEEN SET.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3107539A
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1971-05-28 | 1971-11-27 | 1972-05-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-05-28 | 1975-11-27 | 1976-05-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-05-28 | 1979-11-27 | 1980-05-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |