US3758726A
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Electric condition control device for a transcribing machine
Assignee: Lanier Worldwide Inc
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Filing: 1971-08-30
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Granted: 1973-09-11
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Expires: 1991-08-30
Abstract
Abstract A control device for controlling the operation of a transcribing machine so that successive transcribing intervals are overlapped by a predetermined amount to facilitate transcription. A circuit is provided for automatically causing the dictation recording medium to move a predetermined amount in a transcribing reverse direction in response to termination of recording medium movement in a transcribing forward direction. The automatic transcribing reverse movement is controlled by a capacitor charging current which occurs when the recording medium stops moving in a transcribing forward direction. The amount of overlap of successive transcribing intervals is proportional to the duration of the capacitor charging current.
Inventors
- 👤 F Bolick
- 👤 J Godwin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 13:08
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B15/00; G11B15/18; G11B15/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
205 words
In a control device for providing predetermined electrical conditions in a transcribing machine, first circuit means operative to provide a first electrical condition in said transcribing machine, first switching means operatively connected with said first circuit means for selectively making said first circuit means operative to provide said first electrical condition in said transcribing machine, second circuit means operative to provide a second electrical condition in said transcribing machine, second switching means operatively connected with said second circuit means for selectively making said second circuit means operative to provide said second electrical condition in said transcribing machine, thiRd circuit means connedted in parallel with said second circuit means and operative to provide said second electrical condition in said transcribing machine independently of said second circuit means, third switching means operatively connected with said third circuit means and selectively operative for making said third circuit means operative for a certain interval of time, fourth switching means operatively connected to provide a control condition for a period of time in response to said first switching means making said first circuit means inoperative, and said third switching means being operatively connected to said fourth switching means to provide said second electrical condition in response to said control conditon.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
205 words
In a control device for providing predetermined electrical conditions in a transcribing machine, first circuit means operative to provide a first electrical condition in said transcribing machine, first switching means operatively connected with said first circuit means for selectively making said first circuit means operative to provide said first electrical condition in said transcribing machine, second circuit means operative to provide a second electrical condition in said transcribing machine, second switching means operatively connected with said second circuit means for selectively making said second circuit means operative to provide said second electrical condition in said transcribing machine, thiRd circuit means connedted in parallel with said second circuit means and operative to provide said second electrical condition in said transcribing machine independently of said second circuit means, third switching means operatively connected with said third circuit means and selectively operative for making said third circuit means operative for a certain interval of time, fourth switching means operatively connected to provide a control condition for a period of time in response to said first switching means making said first circuit means inoperative, and said third switching means being operatively connected to said fourth switching means to provide said second electrical condition in response to said control conditon.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
229 words
In a control device for providing predetermined electrical conditions in a transcribing machine, first circuit means operative to provide a first electrical condition in said transcribing machine, first switching means operatively connected with said first circuit means for selectively making said first circuit means operative to provide said first electrical condition in said transcribing machine, second circuit means operative to provide a second electrical condition in said transcribing machine, second switching means operatively connected with said second circuit means for selectively making said second circuit means operative to provide said second electrical condition in said transcribing machine, thrid circuit means operative to provide said second electrical condition in said transcribing macnine independently of said second circuit means, and third switching means operatively connected with said third circuit means and selectively operative for making said third circuit means operative for a certain interval of time, said third switching means operatively connected to accomplish said last-mentioned selective operation in response to the termination of said selective operation of said first circuit means; and capacitance means connected in circuit to receive a charging current in response to said first switching means making said first circuit means inoperative, said third switching means including a control circuit operatively associated with said capacitance means and operative to make said third switching means selectively operative for a certain interval of time determined by said charging current.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
229 words
In a control device for providing predetermined electrical conditions in a transcribing machine, first circuit means operative to provide a first electrical condition in said transcribing machine, first switching means operatively connected with said first circuit means for selectively making said first circuit means operative to provide said first electrical condition in said transcribing machine, second circuit means operative to provide a second electrical condition in said transcribing machine, second switching means operatively connected with said second circuit means for selectively making said second circuit means operative to provide said second electrical condition in said transcribing machine, thrid circuit means operative to provide said second electrical condition in said transcribing macnine independently of said second circuit means, and third switching means operatively connected with said third circuit means and selectively operative for making said third circuit means operative for a certain interval of time, said third switching means operatively connected to accomplish said last-mentioned selective operation in response to the termination of said selective operation of said first circuit means; and capacitance means connected in circuit to receive a charging current in response to said first switching means making said first circuit means inoperative, said third switching means including a control circuit operatively associated with said capacitance means and operative to make said third switching means selectively operative for a certain interval of time determined by said charging current.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The control device as in claim 2, further comprising means for selectively varying said charging current.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
253 words
In a control device for providing predetermined electrical conditions in a transcribing machine, first circuit means operative to provide a first electrical condition in said transcribing machine, first switching means operatively connected with said first circuit means for selectively making said first circuit means operative to provide said first electrical condition in said transcribing macnine, second circuit means operative to provide a second electrical condition in said transcribing machine, second switching means operatively connected with said second circuit means for selectively making said second circuit means operative to provide said second electrical condition in said transcribing machine, third circuit means operative to provide said second electrical condition in said transcribing machine independently of said second circuit means, and third switching means operatively connected with said third circuit means and selectively operative for making said third circuit means operative for a certain interval of time, said third switching means operatively connected to accomplish said last-mentioned selective operation in response to the termination of said selective operation of said first circuit means; fourth switching means operatively connected to be responsive to said first switching means making said first circuit means inoperative, said third switching means being operatively connected to said fourth switching means to provide said second electrical condition in response to said fourth switching means; and capaCitance means connected in circuit to receive a charging current in response to said first switching means making said first circuit means inoperative, said fourth switching means being connected to be operative in response to said charging current.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
253 words
In a control device for providing predetermined electrical conditions in a transcribing machine, first circuit means operative to provide a first electrical condition in said transcribing machine, first switching means operatively connected with said first circuit means for selectively making said first circuit means operative to provide said first electrical condition in said transcribing macnine, second circuit means operative to provide a second electrical condition in said transcribing machine, second switching means operatively connected with said second circuit means for selectively making said second circuit means operative to provide said second electrical condition in said transcribing machine, third circuit means operative to provide said second electrical condition in said transcribing machine independently of said second circuit means, and third switching means operatively connected with said third circuit means and selectively operative for making said third circuit means operative for a certain interval of time, said third switching means operatively connected to accomplish said last-mentioned selective operation in response to the termination of said selective operation of said first circuit means; fourth switching means operatively connected to be responsive to said first switching means making said first circuit means inoperative, said third switching means being operatively connected to said fourth switching means to provide said second electrical condition in response to said fourth switching means; and capaCitance means connected in circuit to receive a charging current in response to said first switching means making said first circuit means inoperative, said fourth switching means being connected to be operative in response to said charging current.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The control device of claim 4, further comprising adjustable means in circuit with said capacitance means to selectively vary the duration of said charging current.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The control device of claim 5 in which said adjustable means is infinitely variable within a predetermined range.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1976-09-10 | 1977-03-12 | 1977-09-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-10 | 1981-03-12 | 1981-09-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-10 | 1985-03-12 | 1985-09-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |