US3623085A
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Register board
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-05-12
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Granted: 1971-11-23
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Expires: 1989-05-12
Abstract
Abstract A register board provided with a cabinet having at least one swingable front panel mounted thereon for movement between open and closed position, the panel supporting a series of switches. Each switch has a switch unit carrying an electrical bulb and a translucent lens disposed over the bulb, each lens being selectively depressible to light the bulb therebeneath and each lens being provided with a distinctive indicia. The panel, when swung open, carries all of the switches thereon into exposed position for wiring, servicing and changing of the lenses.
Inventors
- 👤 John J Hodson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 11:30
CPC Classifications
G; G08; G08B; G08B5/00; G08B5/22; G08B5/36
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
In a register board: a. a cabinet having at least one swingable front panel mounted thereon for movement between closed and open position; b. the panel supporting a series of switches, each switch having a switch unit mounted stationary on the panel carrying an electrical bulb and a translucent lens disposed over the bulb, each lens being selectively depressible to light the bulb therebeneath, each lens being provided with a distinctive indicia, whereby the lenses may be visually distinguished from one another; c. and the panel, when swung open, carrying all of the switches thereon into exposed position for wiring, servicing and changing of the lenses.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
In a register board: a. a cabinet having at least one swingable front panel mounted thereon for movement between closed and open position; b. the panel supporting a series of switches, each switch having a switch unit mounted stationary on the panel carrying an electrical bulb and a translucent lens disposed over the bulb, each lens being selectively depressible to light the bulb therebeneath, each lens being provided with a distinctive indicia, whereby the lenses may be visually distinguished from one another; c. and the panel, when swung open, carrying all of the switches thereon into exposed position for wiring, servicing and changing of the lenses.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
91 words
The register board, as set forth in claim 1; d. and in which the panel is hinged at its bottom to the cabinet and being swingable between substantially vertical closed position and substantially horizontal open position, the panel extending forwardly of the cabinet in the latter position, the switch units being supported on the inner face of the panel so that they will be disposed uppermost on the panel when the latter is swung into substantially horizontal position, thereby exposing the switch units for wiring, servicing and changing of the lenses.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
57 words
The register board, as set forth in claim 1; d. and in which all of the lenses are arranged in grid formation, defining vertical and horizontal rows, the lenses being rectangular shaped, and adjacent lenses contacting one another both vertically and horizontally, thereby preventing them from rotating out of alignment and presenting a solid bank of lenses.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
72 words
The register board, as set forth in claim 1; d. and in which the panel has a subframe that is swingably secured to the cabinet, and a plurality of switch-mounting members are fixed to the subframe as to swing therewith, the switches being mounted on these members, these switch-mounting members being disposed in parallel and spaced relation with respect to each other so as to facilitate assembling and servicing of the switches.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
78 words
The register board, as set forth in claim 3; e. and in which a plurality of front panels are swingably secured to the cabinet, each supporting a series of switches and lenses, whereby the panels may be swung into open position independently of one another; f. the cabinet being provided with a border frame surrounding the front panels and defining a rectangular opening, the translucent lenses on the front panels completely filling the entire area of this opening.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1974-11-22 | 1975-05-24 | 1975-11-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-11-22 | 1979-05-24 | 1979-11-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-11-22 | 1983-05-24 | 1983-11-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |