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US3712044A
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Electric clock mounting and contact apparatus
Assignee: INGHAMS FA GEB GmbH
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Filing: 1971-11-01
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Granted: 1973-01-23
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Expires: 1991-11-01
Abstract
Abstract An electric clock mounting and contact apparatus including an electric clock housing, an electric drive circuit positioned within the housing, pillar means extending between the housing and the electric drive circuit for supporting said electric drive circuit, the pillar means being electrically conductive and in electrical contact with the electric drive circuit, an electrical contact means connected exteriorly of the electrical clock housing and to the pillar means, said electrical contact means being operable for electrical contact with a voltage source exterior of the electric clock housing.
Inventors
- 👤 R Wolber
- 👤 F Assmus
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 06:58
CPC Classifications
G; G04; G04C; G04C3/00; G04C3/008
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
An electric clock mounting and contact apparatus comprising: an electric clock housing; an electric drive circuit positioned within said housing; pillar means extending between said housing and said electric drive circuit for supporting said electric drive circuit, said pillar means further being electrically conductive and in electrical contact with said electric drive circuit; and electrical contact means connected exteriorly of said electrical clock housing to said pillar means and being operable for electrical contact with a voltage source exterior of said electric clock housing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
84 words
An electric clock mounting and contact apparatus comprising: an electric clock housing; an electric drive circuit positioned within said housing; pillar means extending between said housing and said electric drive circuit for supporting said electric drive circuit, said pillar means further being electrically conductive and in electrical contact with said electric drive circuit; and electrical contact means connected exteriorly of said electrical clock housing to said pillar means and being operable for electrical contact with a voltage source exterior of said electric clock housing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
An electric clock mounting and contact apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said electric drive circuit includes: a plate composed of insulating material operable to support printed circuits in electrical contact with said pillar means and to support electronic drive circuit elements.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
An electric clock mounting and contact apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said pillar means comprises: a pair of spaced electrically conductive pillars, at least one of said pair of pillars being electrically insulated from said electric clock housing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
64 words
An electric clock mounting and contact apparatus as defined in claim 3 wherein said contact means comprises: a pair of plug contacts, one electrically connected to each of said electrically conductive pillars, said plugs having recesses suitable for non-rotatable engagement with projections extending from said electric clock housing, and at least one of said plug contacts being electrically insulated from said electric clock housing.
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) | 1976-01-23 | 1976-07-24 | 1977-01-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-23 | 1980-07-24 | 1981-01-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-23 | 1984-07-24 | 1985-01-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |