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Alcoholic concentration indicator
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-07-30
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Granted: 1972-06-13
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Expires: 1990-07-30
Abstract
Abstract A rotating dial-type indicator for illustrating the approximate theoretical alcoholic concentration in the blood of an average man as related to the volume of alcohol consumed, weight of the individual, and time elapsed. The indicator includes at least two circular scales, one being rotatable with respect to the other; one of the scales representing time, the other representing alcoholic concentration in the blood. A limit means is provided for discreetly rotating one of the scales throughout a prescribed arc, which may be selectively varied according to the weight of an individual.
Inventors
- 👤 Herbert Z Lund
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-10 00:49
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06G; G06G1/00; G06G1/0005; G06G1/001; G01; G01N; G01N33/00; G01N33/48; G01N33/483; G01N33/497; G01N33/4972
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
An alcoholic concentration indicator comprising: a. at least two concentric circular dials, the first dial having alcohol concentration indicia thereon, the second dial having time indicia thereon, said first dial being rotatably attached to the second dial; b. limit means for defining an arcuate distance through which said first dial is incremently rotated with respect to said second dial whereby as the increase of alcohol concentration is programmed into said first dial by movement of the first dial upon consumption, the disappearance of alcohol in the system resulting from the passage of time is programmed into the first dial by reference to said second dial; and c. means for adjusting the spacing between said limit means to selectively alter said arcuate distance, whereby the increment through which said first dial is rotated may be selected according to the weight of the user.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
An alcoholic concentration indicator comprising: a. at least two concentric circular dials, the first dial having alcohol concentration indicia thereon, the second dial having time indicia thereon, said first dial being rotatably attached to the second dial; b. limit means for defining an arcuate distance through which said first dial is incremently rotated with respect to said second dial whereby as the increase of alcohol concentration is programmed into said first dial by movement of the first dial upon consumption, the disappearance of alcohol in the system resulting from the passage of time is programmed into the first dial by reference to said second dial; and c. means for adjusting the spacing between said limit means to selectively alter said arcuate distance, whereby the increment through which said first dial is rotated may be selected according to the weight of the user.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
The indicator according to claim 1 wherein said limit means comprises a start edge and a stop edge extending radially beyond and adjacent to the periphery of said first dial for defining the arcuate distance said first dial is advanced with each incremental movement.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
The indicator according to claim 2 wherein at least one of said start and stop edges is adjustable around the periphery of said first dial with respect to the other of said start and stop edges to Define the adjusting means for altering the arcuate distances therebetween.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
129 words
The indicator according to claim 1 wherein said circular dials are mounted on a stationary base plate, said base plate including a stop edge extending radially beyond and adjacent to the periphery of said first dial, an indicator plate concentric with said first and second dials, said indicator plate being rotatably attached to said base plate and including a start edge extending radially beyond and adjacent to the periphery of said first dial, said start edge being arcuately adjustable around the periphery of said first dial with respect to said stop edge to the adjusting means for altering the arcuate distances therebetween, and means for maintaining saId indicator plate in fixed relation to said base plate after the arcuate adjustment between said start and stop edges has been made.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
84 words
The indicator according to claim 4 wherein said base plate includes a weight indicating scale inscribed thereon and said indicator plate includes a tab arcuately spaced from said start edge and extending radially beyond said first dial, said tab overlying said weight scale and movable relative therealong in response to the rotation of said indicator plate, whereby the alignment of said tab with a selected point on said weight indicating scale sets said start edge at a prescribed arcuate distance from said stop edge.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The indicator according to claim 5 wherein the peripheral edge of said first dial is serrated.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
81 words
The indicator according to claim 4 wherein said base plate includes a second edge arcuately spaced around said dials from said stop edge and extending radially beyond said first dial, a weight scale inscribed on the rear surface of said indicator plate adjacent the periphery thereof, said second edge overlying said weight scale, whereby the alignment of said second edge with a selected point on said weight scale sets said start edge at a prescribed arcuate distance from said stop edge.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
The indicator according to claim 7 wherein the peripheral edge of said first dial is serrated.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
The indicator according to claim 2 further comprising a watch having a face forming said second dial, said first dial comprising an annular bezel rotatably attached to said watch face.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
97 words
The indicator according to claim 9 wherein said watch includes a case and said limit means comprises an arcuate shaped attachment bar attached to said case along the side thereof immediately beneath said bezel, said attachment bar including an arcuate cut-out defined by said start edge and said stop edge, both of said edges protruding radially beyond the periphery of said bezel, thus exposing an arcuate segment of the peripheral edge of said bezel, said cut-out being of a prescribed arcuate length corresponding to the weight of the user, the peripheral edge of said bezel being serrated.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
82 words
The indicator according to claim 9 wherein said bezel comprises an outer and an inner ring, said inner ring being selectively rotatable with respect to said outer ring, the alcohol indicia and a zero point being inscribed on said outer ring, a weight scale and index mark being inscribed on said inner ring, whereby said zero point is initially aligned with a selected point on said weight scale to set said stopping index mark a prescribed arcuate distance from said zero point.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
27 words
The indicator according to claim 11 wherein said outer ring includes a slot around the inner surface thereof, said inner ring being rotatably received with said slot.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
137 words
The indicator according to claim 1 further comprising a watch casing having a face forming said second dial, said first dial comprising an annular bezel rotatably attached to said watch face, a fixed stop edge attached to said casing and extending radially beyond and adjacent to the peripheral edge of said bezel, an adjustable guard rotatably attached to said watch casing and concentric to said first and second dials, said adjustable guard including a start edge extendiNg radially beyond and adjacent to said bezel, said start edge being peripherally adjustable around said bezel with respect to said stop edge to define the adjustable means for altering the arcuate distances therebetween, and means for retaining said adjustable guard in fixed relation to said stop edge after the arcuate adjustment between said start and stop edges has been made.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
86 words
The indicator according to claim 13 wherein said watch casing includes a weight indicating scale inscribed thereon and said adjustable guard includes a tab arcuately spaced from said start edge and extending radially beyond the periphery of said bezel, said tab overlying said weight scale and movable relative thereto in response to the rotation of said adjustable guard, whereby the alignment of said tab with a selected point on said weight indicating scale sets said start edge at a prescribed arcuate distance from said stop edge.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
15 words
The indicator according to claim 14 wherein the peripheral edge of said bezel is serrated.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
43 words
The indicator according to claim 14 wherein said means for retaining said guard in a fixed position after said arcuate adjustment has been made comprises a retainer plate spaced from the surface of said casing, said tabs being frictionally received beneath said plate.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
35 words
The indicator according to claim 1 wherein said limit means comprises a series of arcuate segments inscribed on said first dial, said arcuate segments being of varying lengths according to the weight of the user.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
78 words
The indicator according to claim 1 wherein said limit means includes an adjustable stop, said first dial being movable throughout said arcuate distance in response to the movement of an activating lever, said lever being selectively engageable with said first dial through a ratchet arrangement, whereby said lever engages said first dial to move it in one direction, however is permitted to return to its normal position by said ratchet arrangement without return movement of said first dial.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
41 words
The indicator according to claim 18 further comprising a base plate upon which are mounted said first and second dials, said base plate including a slot therein, said adjustable stop including a pin selectively fixed at prescribed positions within said slot.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
68 words
The indicator according to claim 18 wherein said ratchet arrangement includes a cog wheel having teeth around the periphery thereof connected to said first dial and a ratchet arm pivotally mounted on said lever in engagement with the teeth of said cog wheel, said ratchet arm operable to engage said teeth upon movement in one direction, and disengage from said teeth upon return movement in an opposite direction.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
108 words
The indicator according to claim 18 and further comprising a base plate having a central bearing extending therefrom, said first dial being rotatably mounted around said bearing, said second dial being non-rotatably mounted to said bearing, said lever being rotatably mounted at one end thereof around said bearing, said ratchet arrangement includes a cog wheel having teeth around the periphery thereof connected to said first dial and a ratchet arm pivotally mounted on said lever engageable with the teeth of said cog wheel, said ratchet arm operable to engage said teeth upon movement in one direction, and disengage from said teeth upon return movement in an opposite direction.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
42 words
The indicator according to claim 21 wherein said base plate includes an arcuate slot therein in the path of said lever and adjacent a weight scale inscribed thereon, said adjustable stop including a pin selectively fixed at prescribed positions within said slot.
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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) | 1975-06-13 | 1975-12-13 | 1976-06-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-06-13 | 1979-12-13 | 1980-06-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-06-13 | 1983-12-13 | 1984-06-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |