US3385402A
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Elevator floor spotting control responsive to a time clock
Assignee: Toledo Scale Corp
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Filing: 1956-10-31
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Granted: 1968-05-28
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Expires: 1976-10-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond A Burgy
- 👤 Walter A Nikazy
- 👤 Ernest B Thurston
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 16:12
CPC Classifications
B; B66; B66B; B66B1/00; B66B1/02; B66B1/06; B66B1/14; B66B1/18; B66B1/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
IN AN ELEVATOR SYSTEM SERVING A PLURALITY OF FLOORS, MEANS ASSIGNING A CAR TO PARK AT A GIVEN FLOOR, HALL CALL REGISTERING MEANS, MEANS RENDERING SAID CAR NONRESPONSIVE TO ALL HALL CALLS WHILE ASSIGNED, CAR CALL REGISTERING MEANS, MEANS CONTROLLING OPERATION OF SAID CAR WHILE ASSIGNED IN RESPONSE TO A CAR CALL, CAR TRAVEL INDICATORS AT A PLURALITY OF FLOORS, MEANS FOR OPERATING THE INDICATOR AT SAID GIVEN FLOOR IN RESPONSE TO SAID CAR, MEANS FOR RENDERING SAID CAR TRAVEL INDICATORS NONRESPONSIVE TO SAID ASSIGNED CAR AT OTHER OF SAID PLURALITY OF FLOORS, MEANS REQUIRING SAID CAR TO INITIATE ITS TRAVEL IN A GIVEN DIRECTION FROM THE GIVEN FLOOR WHILE ASSIGNED, MEANS COUNTING THE TRIPS OF THE CAR
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
IN AN ELEVATOR SYSTEM SERVING A PLURALITY OF FLOORS, MEANS ASSIGNING A CAR TO PARK AT A GIVEN FLOOR, HALL CALL REGISTERING MEANS, MEANS RENDERING SAID CAR NONRESPONSIVE TO ALL HALL CALLS WHILE ASSIGNED, CAR CALL REGISTERING MEANS, MEANS CONTROLLING OPERATION OF SAID CAR WHILE ASSIGNED IN RESPONSE TO A CAR CALL, CAR TRAVEL INDICATORS AT A PLURALITY OF FLOORS, MEANS FOR OPERATING THE INDICATOR AT SAID GIVEN FLOOR IN RESPONSE TO SAID CAR, MEANS FOR RENDERING SAID CAR TRAVEL INDICATORS NONRESPONSIVE TO SAID ASSIGNED CAR AT OTHER OF SAID PLURALITY OF FLOORS, MEANS REQUIRING SAID CAR TO INITIATE ITS TRAVEL IN A GIVEN DIRECTION FROM THE GIVEN FLOOR WHILE ASSIGNED, MEANS COUNTING THE TRIPS OF THE CAR
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) | 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 |