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Bidirectional limited motion mechanism
Assignee: GEN ELECTRONIC LAB Inc
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Filing: 1966-06-20
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Granted: 1968-09-17
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Expires: 1986-06-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Greenberg Malvin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 21:19
CPC Classifications
G; G05; G05G; G05G7/00; G05G7/02; G05G2700/00; G05G2700/12; G05G2700/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
IN A BIDIRECTIONAL LIMITED MOTION PRODUCING MECHANISM, THE COMBINATION OF A SPINDLE HAVING A LONGITUDINAL AXIS, A LEVER PROJECTNG FROM SAID SPINDLE SUBSTANTIALLY PERPENDICULAR TO SAID AXIS AND HAVING AN END ADAPTER FOR IMPARTING MOTION TO A USE DEVICE, MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID SPINDLE ABOUT SAID AXIS IN ONE DIRECTION, MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID SPINDLE ABOUT SAID AXIS IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION, A SPRING PRESSED PLUNGER EXTENDING FROM SAID SPINDLE, AND A TRIANGULAR-SHAPED FORMATION HAVING TWO SIDES EXTENDING FROM A VERTEX AND ENGAGING SAID SPRING PRESSED PLUNGER IN MANNER FOR SAID PLUNGER OR RIDE SAID SIDES AND COME TO REST IN SAID VERTEX.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
IN A BIDIRECTIONAL LIMITED MOTION PRODUCING MECHANISM, THE COMBINATION OF A SPINDLE HAVING A LONGITUDINAL AXIS, A LEVER PROJECTNG FROM SAID SPINDLE SUBSTANTIALLY PERPENDICULAR TO SAID AXIS AND HAVING AN END ADAPTER FOR IMPARTING MOTION TO A USE DEVICE, MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID SPINDLE ABOUT SAID AXIS IN ONE DIRECTION, MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID SPINDLE ABOUT SAID AXIS IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION, A SPRING PRESSED PLUNGER EXTENDING FROM SAID SPINDLE, AND A TRIANGULAR-SHAPED FORMATION HAVING TWO SIDES EXTENDING FROM A VERTEX AND ENGAGING SAID SPRING PRESSED PLUNGER IN MANNER FOR SAID PLUNGER OR RIDE SAID SIDES AND COME TO REST IN SAID VERTEX.
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) | 1971-09-17 | 1972-03-18 | 1972-09-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-09-17 | 1976-03-18 | 1976-09-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-09-17 | 1980-03-18 | 1980-09-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |