US3720370A
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Remotely operable register resetting mechanism
Assignee: Sunoco Inc
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Filing: 1972-03-28
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Granted: 1973-03-13
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Expires: 1992-03-28
Abstract
Abstract A register has a plurality of groups of decimally relate number wheels which are driven during a dispensing operation to indicate the quantity and cost of a separable commodity (e.g., gasoline) being dispensed. A motorized mechanism, driven by a motor in the housing of the dispensing apparatus (which motor is energizable from a remote point), is utilized for resetting the number wheels to zero after the completion of a dispensing operation. The motor drives a shaft whose rotation releases a latch and also effects the resetting of the number wheels.
Inventors
- 👤 E Young
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 21:50
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67D; B67D7/00; B67D7/06; B67D7/08; B67D7/22; B67D7/26; G; G06; G06M; G06M1/00; G06M1/28; G06M1/34; G06M1/36; G06M1/363
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
In a liquid dispensing mechanism, a counter provided with resetting means, a rotatable member operatively connected to the resetting means, a rotatable control plate mounted coaxially with said member, a one-way clutch coupling said control plate to said member for rotatably driving said member in response to rotation of the control plate in one direction, a rotatable drive plate mounted coaxially with the cOntrol plate and member, releasable means associated with the control plate and drive plate for rotatably driving the control plate in the opposite direction in response to rotation of the drive plate in said opposite direction, manually operable means for rotating the drive plate in said opposite direction, means for releasing said releasable means from driving relationship upon the reaching by said control plate, as it rotates in said opposite direction, of a predetermined angular position; a rotatable driving shaft, and means coupling said shaft to said control plate to rotatably drive the latter in said one direction in response to the rotation of said driving shaft.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
170 words
In a liquid dispensing mechanism, a counter provided with resetting means, a rotatable member operatively connected to the resetting means, a rotatable control plate mounted coaxially with said member, a one-way clutch coupling said control plate to said member for rotatably driving said member in response to rotation of the control plate in one direction, a rotatable drive plate mounted coaxially with the cOntrol plate and member, releasable means associated with the control plate and drive plate for rotatably driving the control plate in the opposite direction in response to rotation of the drive plate in said opposite direction, manually operable means for rotating the drive plate in said opposite direction, means for releasing said releasable means from driving relationship upon the reaching by said control plate, as it rotates in said opposite direction, of a predetermined angular position; a rotatable driving shaft, and means coupling said shaft to said control plate to rotatably drive the latter in said one direction in response to the rotation of said driving shaft.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
170 words
In a liquid dispensing mechanism, a counter provided with resetting means, a rotatable member operatively connected to the resetting means, a rotatable control plate mounted coaxially with said member, a one-way clutch coupling said control plate to said member for rotatably driving said member in response to rotation of the control plate in one direction, a rotatable drive plate mounted coaxially with the cOntrol plate and member, releasable means associated with the control plate and drive plate for rotatably driving the control plate in the opposite direction in response to rotation of the drive plate in said opposite direction, manually operable means for rotating the drive plate in said opposite direction, means for releasing said releasable means from driving relationship upon the reaching by said control plate, as it rotates in said opposite direction, of a predetermined angular position; a rotatable driving shaft, and means coupling said shaft to said control plate to rotatably drive the latter in said one direction in response to the rotation of said driving shaft.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
170 words
In a liquid dispensing mechanism, a counter provided with resetting means, a rotatable member operatively connected to the resetting means, a rotatable control plate mounted coaxially with said member, a one-way clutch coupling said control plate to said member for rotatably driving said member in response to rotation of the control plate in one direction, a rotatable drive plate mounted coaxially with the cOntrol plate and member, releasable means associated with the control plate and drive plate for rotatably driving the control plate in the opposite direction in response to rotation of the drive plate in said opposite direction, manually operable means for rotating the drive plate in said opposite direction, means for releasing said releasable means from driving relationship upon the reaching by said control plate, as it rotates in said opposite direction, of a predetermined angular position; a rotatable driving shaft, and means coupling said shaft to said control plate to rotatably drive the latter in said one direction in response to the rotation of said driving shaft.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
Combination set forth in claim 1, including also motor-powered means for rotating said driving shaft.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
Combination defined in claim 2, wherein said motor-powered means includes an electric motor arranged to be energized from an electrical power source upon manual operation of a switch.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
62 words
Combination set forth in claim 1, including also a bidirectional toggle arrangement coupled to said control plate for biasing said control plate toward one or the other of two positions one of which is said predetermined angular position and the other of which is an angular position reached by said control plate when the latter is rotatably driven in said one direction.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
Combination of claim 1, wherein said releasing means operates automatically to release said releasable means from driving relationship.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
52 words
Combination defined in claim 1, wherein the last-mentioned means comprises an arm secured at one end to said driving shaft, a link member pivotally connected at one end to said control plate, and a lost-motion pivotal connection between the other end of said arm and the free end of said link member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
Combination set forth in claim 6, including also motor-powered means for rotating said driving shaft.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
Combination defined in claim 7, wherein said motor-powered means includes an electric motor arranged to be energized from an electrical power source upon manual operation of a switch.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
62 words
Combination set forth in claim 6, including also a bidirectional toggle arrangement coupled to said control plate for biasing said control plate toward one or the other of two positions one of which is said predetermined angular position and the other of which is an angular position reached by said control plate when the latter is rotatably driven in said one direction.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
18 words
Combination of claim 6, wherein said releasing means operates automatically to release said releasable means from driving relationship.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
27 words
Combination of claim 1, wherein the control plate is driven in said one direction in response to the rotation of the driving shaft in the same direction.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
19 words
Combination set forth in claim 11, including also motor-powered means for rotating said driving shaft in said one direction.
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) | 1976-03-12 | 1976-09-11 | 1977-03-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-03-12 | 1980-09-11 | 1981-03-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-03-12 | 1984-09-11 | 1985-03-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |