US3617077A
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Knob means for electronic device slideable control
Assignee: RCA Licensing Corp
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Filing: 1969-10-03
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Granted: 1971-11-02
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Expires: 1989-10-03
Abstract
Abstract An improvement in an electronic device of the type including a cabinet housing a slideably adjustable control means and having an opening for passing means for operating the control means. The improvement comprises providing knob means having a portion which can be passed through a narrow, elongate opening in the cabinet and snap connected to complementary means provided on the control means such that no additional fastener means other than the complementary means are required to maintain connection of the knob means to the control means.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerald J Cavanaugh Sr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 06:06
CPC Classifications
G; G05; G05G; G05G1/00; G05G1/02; G05G1/025; F; F16; F16B; F16B2200/00; F16B2200/69; F16B2200/71; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/54; Y10T403/60; Y10T403/606
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
175 words
Control means, comprising: knob means having a generally planar portion, said portion having a depression formed therein, said depression extending transversely to the longitudinal axis of said knob means, said knob means further having detent deflecting means formed therein; operating member means having a first end adapted to slidably engage an adjustable means, and having a second end adapted to engage said generally planar portion of said knob means; said second end of said operating member means comprising first and second lateral wall means, floor means connected to the bottom edges of said wall means near the distal ends of said wall means and said first end of said operating member, said floor means having a ramplike abutment disposed transversely thereacross and in a direction substantially perpendicular to said wall means for engaging said depression in said knob means whereby said floor means is resiliently deflected in the area intermediate the points of connection to said bottom edges of said wall means and to first end of said operating member upon engaging said deflecting means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
175 words
Control means, comprising: knob means having a generally planar portion, said portion having a depression formed therein, said depression extending transversely to the longitudinal axis of said knob means, said knob means further having detent deflecting means formed therein; operating member means having a first end adapted to slidably engage an adjustable means, and having a second end adapted to engage said generally planar portion of said knob means; said second end of said operating member means comprising first and second lateral wall means, floor means connected to the bottom edges of said wall means near the distal ends of said wall means and said first end of said operating member, said floor means having a ramplike abutment disposed transversely thereacross and in a direction substantially perpendicular to said wall means for engaging said depression in said knob means whereby said floor means is resiliently deflected in the area intermediate the points of connection to said bottom edges of said wall means and to first end of said operating member upon engaging said deflecting means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The invention as defined in claim 1, further including at least one abutment extending inwardly of said operating member from the upper edge of said wall means for retaining said knob means after engagement thereof.
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) | 1974-11-01 | 1975-05-03 | 1975-11-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-11-01 | 1979-05-03 | 1979-11-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-11-01 | 1983-05-03 | 1983-11-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |