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US3696358A
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Control circuitry for an advertising display
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-04-21
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Granted: 1972-10-03
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Expires: 1991-04-21
Abstract
Abstract An electrical circuitry for coordinating the movement of a continuous and repetitive series of advertising display items with an audible program having therein a prerecorded commentary relative to the display items wherein a movable display apparatus is operably connected to an audible system through the electrical circuitry, and the audible system includes a magnetic tape having sensor tapes affixed thereto which coact with relays in the electrical circuit to coordinate the movement of the apparatus to the movement of the magnetic tape.
Inventors
- 👤 Louis J Vasku
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 19:23
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F25/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S40/00; Y10S40/906
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
258 words
A control circuitry for coordinating the movement of a display with a sound recording, the circuitry comprising: a tape player operably driving a tape, said tape having secured thereto at a predetermined position, an activating means adaptable to complete an electrical circuit; a drive motor mechanically connected to a movable display, and electrically connected in series with a power source and a first relay switch; a normally-closed micro-switch connected in parallel with said first relay switch, and adaptable to open upon said movable display''s reaching a predetermined position; a second relay switch connected in series with a first relay, said first relay adapted to close said first relay switch upon the passing of current through said relay; a third relay switch connected in series with a second relay, said second relay adapted to close said second and third relay switches upon the passing of current through said relay; a switch connected in parallel with said third relay switch and adaptable to close upon the passing of said activating means therethrough; wherein, the drive motor, and hence the movable display, ceases to operate when said first micro-switch is opened, and resumes operation when the first relay switch is closed, said first relay switch being closed by the following progressive occurrences: a. said activating means on the tape passes through said switch and causes current to flow through said second relay; b. said second and third relay switches are closed by operation of said second relay; c. said first relay is activated, thereby causing said first relay switch to close.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
258 words
A control circuitry for coordinating the movement of a display with a sound recording, the circuitry comprising: a tape player operably driving a tape, said tape having secured thereto at a predetermined position, an activating means adaptable to complete an electrical circuit; a drive motor mechanically connected to a movable display, and electrically connected in series with a power source and a first relay switch; a normally-closed micro-switch connected in parallel with said first relay switch, and adaptable to open upon said movable display''s reaching a predetermined position; a second relay switch connected in series with a first relay, said first relay adapted to close said first relay switch upon the passing of current through said relay; a third relay switch connected in series with a second relay, said second relay adapted to close said second and third relay switches upon the passing of current through said relay; a switch connected in parallel with said third relay switch and adaptable to close upon the passing of said activating means therethrough; wherein, the drive motor, and hence the movable display, ceases to operate when said first micro-switch is opened, and resumes operation when the first relay switch is closed, said first relay switch being closed by the following progressive occurrences: a. said activating means on the tape passes through said switch and causes current to flow through said second relay; b. said second and third relay switches are closed by operation of said second relay; c. said first relay is activated, thereby causing said first relay switch to close.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
51 words
A control circuitry as defined in claim 1 and including a second microswitch connected in series with said second relay, said microswitch being normally closed and adaptable to open upon said movable display''s reaching a predetermined position, thereby opening said second and third relay switches and hence said first relay switch.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A control circuitry as defined in claim 1 wherein said first and second micro-switches are opened by engagement with a cam secured to said movable display.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
A control circuitry as defined in claim 1 wherein said display is rotatable and adaptable to move continuously in the same direction.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
A control circuitry as defined in claim 1 wherein said taPe is continuous and repetitive.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
A control circuitry as defined in claim 1 wherein said activating means comprises a section of sensor tape adapted to pass and bridge the space between two contact points of a contact switch.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
A control circuitry as defined in claim 1 wherein the current passing through said second relay circuit is a low voltage direct current.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
A control circuitry as defined in claim 7 wherein said circuitry includes a transformer and rectifier electrically connected to a power source.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
31 words
A control circuitry as defined in claim 7 wherein only one power source is used, with said tape player, said transformer, and said first relay circuit, electrically connected thereto in parallel.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
29 words
A control circuitry as defined in claim 1 wherein said tape player includes an eraser head and a record head and is adaptable to have various programs recorded thereon.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
27 words
A control circuitry as defined in claim 1 wherein said movable display has at least one portion thereof isolated in coordination with the playing of said tape.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
32 words
A control circuitry as defined in claim 1 wherein said movable display comprises a plurality of pallets secured to a movable linkage, said pallets adaptable to have various items removably placed thereon.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
19 words
A control circuitry as defined in claim 12 wherein said pallets are spaced on said linkage at predetermined positions.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
18 words
A control circuitry as defined in claim 1 wherein said movable display is disposed in a horizontal plane.
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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) | 1975-10-03 | 1976-04-03 | 1976-10-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-03 | 1980-04-03 | 1980-10-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-03 | 1984-04-03 | 1984-10-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |