US3595472A
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Machine for counting and recording votes
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-09-26
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Granted: 1971-07-27
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Expires: 1988-09-26
Abstract
Abstract A voting apparatus for locally and remotely recording the results of voting. The vote is recorded locally by a machine having a plurality of selector tabs for operation by the voter, and a counting and recording device connected to each tab by a mechanical linkage. All the local machines are connected to a remote tabulation center. The center comprises a number of counters equal to the number of tabs with the tabs of each machine indicating the same voting proposition connected to the same counter. A switching mechanism in each counter consecutively connects the vote recorded by the tabs with the counting and recording register in the counter. A plurality of voters operating to record their vote at the same instant of time will have their votes recorded as separate votes because of the consecutive connection rather than having them recorded as a single vote.
Inventors
- 👤 Stanley N Darling
- 👤 Reyi Darling
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 16:04
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07C; G07C13/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A voting machine for counting and recording the votes cast on a given proposition comprising a housing, a key board carried by the housing and containing a plurality of selector tabs, a plurality of counters and recorders carried by the housing, storage means for storing the selection of each tab, means connecting each tab with the storage means for storing each selection, means for simultaneously recording all the selections in the storage means on the appropriate counter and recorder, and switch means operable by the storage means for connecting the machine to a remote tabulation center for recording the votes cast in the machine, wherein the storage means comprises a storage cam pivotally mounted adjacent each counter for pivoting between an inoperative and a storage position, and means locking each cam in a storage position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
A voting machine for counting and recording the votes cast on a given proposition comprising a housing, a key board carried by the housing and containing a plurality of selector tabs, a plurality of counters and recorders carried by the housing, storage means for storing the selection of each tab, means connecting each tab with the storage means for storing each selection, means for simultaneously recording all the selections in the storage means on the appropriate counter and recorder, and switch means operable by the storage means for connecting the machine to a remote tabulation center for recording the votes cast in the machine, wherein the storage means comprises a storage cam pivotally mounted adjacent each counter for pivoting between an inoperative and a storage position, and means locking each cam in a storage position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A device as defined in claim 1, further including means for withdrawing the selection stored in said storage means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
A device as defined claim 1, wherein the selector tabs are arranged in a plurality of columns, and the counters and recorders are arranged in a like plurality of columns and colinear with the columns of tabs.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
54 words
A device as defined in claim 1, wherein the counters are mounted on an end wall of the housing, a window through said wall for observing the recorded tally on each counter, a closure wall pivoted for closing said windows and for uncovering said windows, and means locking said closure wall in window-closing position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
55 words
A device as defined in claim 1, wherein the means connecting each tab with a cam comprises a lever, means on one end of the lever for engaging a selector tab, cam means on the other end of the lever for engaging the storage cam, and means pivotally mounting the lever between the ends thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
145 words
A voting apparatus comprising a plurality of voting machines, each machine having a plurality of selector tabs for designating respective votes, a remote tabulation center having a number of vote counters equal in number to the number of selector tabs, each vote counter serving to count a given vote signal received from each of said voting machines, and means for consecutively recording and counting in said center the votes recorded in the plurality of voting machines, said means for consecutively recording and counting including a motorized switching distributor means for consecutively connecting each of said voting machines to said recording means, thus preventing the simultaneous recordation of more than one vote signal and the consequent loss of vote signals wherein said switching distributoR means comprises a motor, a plurality of switch contacts, and cam means rotated by the motor for consecutively closing said switch contacts.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
145 words
A voting apparatus comprising a plurality of voting machines, each machine having a plurality of selector tabs for designating respective votes, a remote tabulation center having a number of vote counters equal in number to the number of selector tabs, each vote counter serving to count a given vote signal received from each of said voting machines, and means for consecutively recording and counting in said center the votes recorded in the plurality of voting machines, said means for consecutively recording and counting including a motorized switching distributor means for consecutively connecting each of said voting machines to said recording means, thus preventing the simultaneous recordation of more than one vote signal and the consequent loss of vote signals wherein said switching distributoR means comprises a motor, a plurality of switch contacts, and cam means rotated by the motor for consecutively closing said switch contacts.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
A device as defined in claim 6, further including means for locking one of said switch contacts out of contact with the other switch contact after a vote has been recorded.
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) | 1974-07-26 | 1975-01-25 | 1975-07-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-26 | 1979-01-25 | 1979-07-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-26 | 1983-01-25 | 1983-07-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |