US3756506A
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Odometer
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-04-13
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Granted: 1973-09-04
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Expires: 1992-04-13
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to an odometer in which a resilient reset plate movable with the shaft is provided between each pair of figure wheels besides a transfer pinion carrier plate, the tip of said reset plate is adapted to engage with the projection formed on the side of the figure wheel adjacent the figure wheel of lower denomination and said transfer pinion is pivoted on the peripheral depression of the carrier plate and is held from undesirable rotation by a spring engaging the teeth of said pinion.
Inventors
- 👤 S Inoue
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 08:26
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06M; G06M1/00; G06M1/14; G06M1/16; G06M1/163
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
181 words
Odometer construction comprising: first and second figure wheels, a transfer pinion positioned between said first and second figure wheels, said second figure wheel having teeth engaging said transfer pinion, said first figure wheel having a pair of teeth on the periphery thereof postioned to engage the transfer pinion upon rotation of the first figure wheel through a complete revolution; a carrier plate mounting said transfer pinion, a manually adjustable shaft extending through said figure wheels and said transfer plate, and a reset plate carried by said shaft and positioned adjacent said carrier plate; said reset plate having a resilient tip urged into contact with a side surface of said second figure wheel, said second figure wheel having a projection upon said last mentioned surface lying in the path of movement of said tip. Said tip being oriented to selectively engaged said projection when said shaft is manually rotated in a first given direction, movement of said second figure wheel in the same direction serving to cam said tip away from said last mentioned surface to permit said projection to pass therebeneath.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
181 words
Odometer construction comprising: first and second figure wheels, a transfer pinion positioned between said first and second figure wheels, said second figure wheel having teeth engaging said transfer pinion, said first figure wheel having a pair of teeth on the periphery thereof postioned to engage the transfer pinion upon rotation of the first figure wheel through a complete revolution; a carrier plate mounting said transfer pinion, a manually adjustable shaft extending through said figure wheels and said transfer plate, and a reset plate carried by said shaft and positioned adjacent said carrier plate; said reset plate having a resilient tip urged into contact with a side surface of said second figure wheel, said second figure wheel having a projection upon said last mentioned surface lying in the path of movement of said tip. Said tip being oriented to selectively engaged said projection when said shaft is manually rotated in a first given direction, movement of said second figure wheel in the same direction serving to cam said tip away from said last mentioned surface to permit said projection to pass therebeneath.
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) | 1976-09-03 | 1977-03-05 | 1977-09-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-03 | 1981-03-05 | 1981-09-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-03 | 1985-03-05 | 1985-09-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |