US3473407A
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Cable tension regulator
Assignee: Pacific Scientific Co
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Filing: 1966-10-12
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Granted: 1969-10-21
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Expires: 1986-10-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Duane L Hicks
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 22:18
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64C; B64C13/00; B64C13/24; B64C13/26; B64C13/28; B64C13/30; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20396; Y10T74/20402; Y10T74/20408
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
73 words
A CABLE TENSION REGULATOR COMPRISING A FRAME MEMBER HAVING A HUB PORTION FOR DRIVING A CONTROLLED MEMBER, A PAIR OF REGULATOR SHEAVES TURNABLY CARRIED BY SAID FRAME MEMBER, SAID SHEAVES BEING PROVIDED WITH HITCHES FOR ATTACHING CONTROL CABLES THERETO, OPPOSED GEARS CONNECTED TO SAID SHEAVES, PINIONS INTERPOSED BETWEEN SAID GEARS AND MESHING THEREWITH, REGULATOR SPRING MEANS CARRIED BY SAID FRAME MEMBER FOR URGING SAID SHEAVES IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS TO EFFECT COMPENSATING MOVEMENTS OF
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
73 words
A CABLE TENSION REGULATOR COMPRISING A FRAME MEMBER HAVING A HUB PORTION FOR DRIVING A CONTROLLED MEMBER, A PAIR OF REGULATOR SHEAVES TURNABLY CARRIED BY SAID FRAME MEMBER, SAID SHEAVES BEING PROVIDED WITH HITCHES FOR ATTACHING CONTROL CABLES THERETO, OPPOSED GEARS CONNECTED TO SAID SHEAVES, PINIONS INTERPOSED BETWEEN SAID GEARS AND MESHING THEREWITH, REGULATOR SPRING MEANS CARRIED BY SAID FRAME MEMBER FOR URGING SAID SHEAVES IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS TO EFFECT COMPENSATING MOVEMENTS OF
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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) | 1972-10-20 | 1973-04-21 | 1973-10-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1976-10-20 | 1977-04-21 | 1977-10-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1980-10-20 | 1981-04-21 | 1981-10-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |