US3430222A
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Remote signaling system
Assignee: General Time Corp
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Filing: 1964-09-22
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Granted: 1969-02-25
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Expires: 1984-09-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Alfred E Gratrix Sr
- 👤 David E Earls
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 09:10
CPC Classifications
G; G04; G04C; G04C21/00; G04C21/16; G04C21/30; G04C21/32
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
204 words
IN A REMOTE SIGNALING SYSTEM, THE COMBINATION WHICH COMPRISES, A REMOTELY LOCATED ANNUCIATOR, MEANS INCLUDING A NORMALLY SWITCH FOR RENDERING THE ANNUNCIATOR OPERATIVE UPON SWITCH CLOSURE, A SWITCH CONTROL CAM MEMBER ASSOCIATED WITH THE SWITCH FOR CAUSING THE SWTICH TO BE CLOSED WHEN THE CAM MEMBER REACHES A PRESELECTED POSITION IN ITS TOTAL TRAVEL WHICH IS RESPRESENTATIVE OF A DESIRED TIME, CAM CONTROL MEANS FOR STEPPINGLY ADVANCING THE SWITCH CONTROL CAM MEMBER THROUGH PRESCRIBED PORTIONS OF ITS TOTAL TRAVEL WHEN ENERGIZED, MEANS INCLUDING A CONTROL SWITCH FOR ENERGIZING THE CAM CONTROL MEANS UPON SWITCH CLOSURE, A TIME REPRESENTATIVE CAM MEMBER ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONTROL SWITCH FOR CAUSING THE SWITCH TO BE CLOSED FOR A PRESCRIBED PERIOD OF TIME WHEN THE TIME REPRESENTATIVE CAM MEMBER REACHES PRESELECTED POSITIONS IN ITS TOTAL TRAVEL, MEANS FOR ADVANCING THE TIME REPRESENTATIVE MEMBER THROUGH ITS TOTAL TRAVE ACCORDANCE WITH THE ACTUAL PASSAGE OF TIME, AND MEANS FOR INI TIALLY PRESETTING THE TIME REPRESENTATIVE CAM MEMBER TO A POSITION IN ITS TOTAL TRAVEL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ACTUAL TIME SO THAT THE SWTICH CONTROL CAM MEMBER IS LIKEWISE PRESET TO A POSITION IN ITS TOTAL TRAVEL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ACTUAL TIME AND THE ANNUNCIATOR IS RENDERED OPERATIVE AT A DESIRED TIME.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
204 words
IN A REMOTE SIGNALING SYSTEM, THE COMBINATION WHICH COMPRISES, A REMOTELY LOCATED ANNUCIATOR, MEANS INCLUDING A NORMALLY SWITCH FOR RENDERING THE ANNUNCIATOR OPERATIVE UPON SWITCH CLOSURE, A SWITCH CONTROL CAM MEMBER ASSOCIATED WITH THE SWITCH FOR CAUSING THE SWTICH TO BE CLOSED WHEN THE CAM MEMBER REACHES A PRESELECTED POSITION IN ITS TOTAL TRAVEL WHICH IS RESPRESENTATIVE OF A DESIRED TIME, CAM CONTROL MEANS FOR STEPPINGLY ADVANCING THE SWITCH CONTROL CAM MEMBER THROUGH PRESCRIBED PORTIONS OF ITS TOTAL TRAVEL WHEN ENERGIZED, MEANS INCLUDING A CONTROL SWITCH FOR ENERGIZING THE CAM CONTROL MEANS UPON SWITCH CLOSURE, A TIME REPRESENTATIVE CAM MEMBER ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONTROL SWITCH FOR CAUSING THE SWITCH TO BE CLOSED FOR A PRESCRIBED PERIOD OF TIME WHEN THE TIME REPRESENTATIVE CAM MEMBER REACHES PRESELECTED POSITIONS IN ITS TOTAL TRAVEL, MEANS FOR ADVANCING THE TIME REPRESENTATIVE MEMBER THROUGH ITS TOTAL TRAVE ACCORDANCE WITH THE ACTUAL PASSAGE OF TIME, AND MEANS FOR INI TIALLY PRESETTING THE TIME REPRESENTATIVE CAM MEMBER TO A POSITION IN ITS TOTAL TRAVEL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ACTUAL TIME SO THAT THE SWTICH CONTROL CAM MEMBER IS LIKEWISE PRESET TO A POSITION IN ITS TOTAL TRAVEL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ACTUAL TIME AND THE ANNUNCIATOR IS RENDERED OPERATIVE AT A DESIRED TIME.
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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) | 1972-02-25 | 1972-08-26 | 1973-02-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1976-02-25 | 1976-08-26 | 1977-02-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1980-02-25 | 1980-08-26 | 1981-02-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |