US3584166A
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Clock-operated switch timing device with improved manual operating means
Assignee: Toastmaster Inc
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Filing: 1969-04-02
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Granted: 1971-06-08
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Expires: 1989-04-02
Abstract
Abstract A clock-operated switch timing device has a dial settable to the time of day and has ''''on'''' and ''''off'''' pointer arms which when depressed can be shifted to any desired setting on the dial to cause a toggle switch to be operated to ''''on'''' and ''''off'''' positions at the time settings of the respective arms. The switch is movable bodily out of and back into driving relationship with the pointer arms by manually shifting a selector panel at the side of the device to ''''manual'''' and ''''automatic'''' positions. An on-off control button is inset in the selector panel and is manually shiftable relative to the panel to operate the switch manually to on and off positions as desired.
Inventors
- 👤 James J Halicho
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 07:16
CPC Classifications
G; G04; G04C; G04C23/00; G04C23/14; G04C23/16; H; H01; H01H; H01H43/00; H01H43/02; H01H43/028
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
244 words
A clock-operated timing device comprising a case, a settable dial on a wall of said case having a center shaft journaled for rotary movement, means for driving said dial at a fixed rate to indicate the time of day by the positioning of the dial relative to the case, an on-off toggle switch having an actuating arm shiftable overcenter to place said switch in on and off positions, said actuating arm having a cam member on the free end portion thereof positioned adjacent to said dial, two switch operating members on said shaft carried with said dial independently manually adjustable to selected time settings relative to the dial, means on said respective switch operating members to engage said cam member at the respective time settings of said switch operating members for operating the switch to on and off positions at said respective time settings, manual means on said case for shifting said switch bodily out of and back into driving relationship with said switch operating members at will, a frame for said switch slidably mounted on a sidewall of said case and having an exterior finger piece for shifting the switch into and out of driving relationship with said switch operating members, said finger piece having a central opening, and a manual button slidably mounted in said opening and coupled with said actuating arm for manually shifting said switch between on and off positions by movement of the button relative to said finger piece.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
244 words
A clock-operated timing device comprising a case, a settable dial on a wall of said case having a center shaft journaled for rotary movement, means for driving said dial at a fixed rate to indicate the time of day by the positioning of the dial relative to the case, an on-off toggle switch having an actuating arm shiftable overcenter to place said switch in on and off positions, said actuating arm having a cam member on the free end portion thereof positioned adjacent to said dial, two switch operating members on said shaft carried with said dial independently manually adjustable to selected time settings relative to the dial, means on said respective switch operating members to engage said cam member at the respective time settings of said switch operating members for operating the switch to on and off positions at said respective time settings, manual means on said case for shifting said switch bodily out of and back into driving relationship with said switch operating members at will, a frame for said switch slidably mounted on a sidewall of said case and having an exterior finger piece for shifting the switch into and out of driving relationship with said switch operating members, said finger piece having a central opening, and a manual button slidably mounted in said opening and coupled with said actuating arm for manually shifting said switch between on and off positions by movement of the button relative to said finger piece.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
92 words
The switch timing device set forth in claim 1 including a frame for said switch slidably mounted on a sidewall of said case and having an exterior finger piece for shifting the switch into and out of driving relationship with said switch operating members, said finger piece having the shape of a panel provided with a central opening, and a manual button slidably mounted in said opening and coupled with said actuating arm for manually shifting said switch between on and off positions by movement of the button relative to said panel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
231 words
A clock-operated timing device comprising a case, a settable dial on a wall of said case having a center shaft journaled for rotary movement, means for driving said dial at a fixed rate to indicate the time of day by the positioning of the dial relative to the case, an on-off toggle switch having an actuating arm shiftable overcenter to place said switch in on and off positions, said actuating arm having a cam member on the free end portion thereof positioned adjacent to said dial, two switch operating members on said shaft carried with said dial independently manually adjustable to selected time settings relative to the dial, means on said respective switch operating members to engage said cam member at the respective time settings of said switch operating members for operating the switch to on and off positions at said respective time settings, manual means on a sidewall of said case for shifting said switch bodily out of and back into driving relationship with said switch operating members at will. Said sidewall having a slot parallel with said shaft running out of the back of the sidewall, and said switch having an integral frame provided with inner flanges and an outer selector panel slidably embracing respectively the inner and outer faces of said sidewall lengthwise of said slot, saiD selector panel constituting a finger piece for bodily shifting said switch.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
231 words
A clock-operated timing device comprising a case, a settable dial on a wall of said case having a center shaft journaled for rotary movement, means for driving said dial at a fixed rate to indicate the time of day by the positioning of the dial relative to the case, an on-off toggle switch having an actuating arm shiftable overcenter to place said switch in on and off positions, said actuating arm having a cam member on the free end portion thereof positioned adjacent to said dial, two switch operating members on said shaft carried with said dial independently manually adjustable to selected time settings relative to the dial, means on said respective switch operating members to engage said cam member at the respective time settings of said switch operating members for operating the switch to on and off positions at said respective time settings, manual means on a sidewall of said case for shifting said switch bodily out of and back into driving relationship with said switch operating members at will. Said sidewall having a slot parallel with said shaft running out of the back of the sidewall, and said switch having an integral frame provided with inner flanges and an outer selector panel slidably embracing respectively the inner and outer faces of said sidewall lengthwise of said slot, saiD selector panel constituting a finger piece for bodily shifting said switch.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
81 words
The switch timing device set forth in claim 3 wherein said sidewall has a tongue of lesser width than said slot inset from the outer face of said sidewall and running from the closed end of the slot to a distance short of the back end of said panel, and a detent between said tongue and said frame for releasably retaining the switch in its respective positions wherein it is in and out of driving relationship with said switch operating members.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
55 words
The switch timing device set forth in claim 3 including a filler piece in the outer end of said slot to close the portion of the slot which is exposed when said selector panel is in its forward position, and means on the back side of said case retaining said filler member in said slot.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
171 words
The switch timing device set forth in claim 3 wherein said sidewall has a tongue of lesser width than said slot inset from the outer face of said sidewall and extending from the closed end of said slot towards the open end of the slot, and said selector panel has a central rectangular opening, including a slide member interposed between said selector panel and said tongue and having a central button in said opening having a width less than the length of said opening and forming a finger piece whereby said slide member can be manually shifted lengthwise of said slot, said slide member having top and bottom flanges embracing said tongue and top and bottom lugs extending from said flanges and embracing the inner face of said sidewall, and a side finger on said actuating arm having a portion engaging one of said lugs for causing said actuating arm to be shifted to open and close said switch as the slide member is shifted manually relative to said selector panel.
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) | 1974-06-07 | 1974-12-07 | 1975-06-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-07 | 1978-12-07 | 1979-06-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-07 | 1982-12-07 | 1983-06-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |