US3782324A
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Meter dial with mirror image portion
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1972-11-29
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Granted: 1974-01-01
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Expires: 1992-11-29
Abstract
Abstract A meter dial provided with one portion directly readable and a second portion a mirror image of the first portion, such that the meter dial may be read either normally or by means of a mirror.
Inventors
- 👤 S Zembaty
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 21:07
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01D; G01D13/00; G01D13/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
69 words
A meter dial having a pointer and indicating indicia, one portion of said indicia reading normally, a second portion of said indicia being a mirror image of said one portion, and said pointer having one end operating with said one portion of said indicia and a second end operating with said second portion of said indicia, whereby said dial may be read normally or by means of a mirror.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
69 words
A meter dial having a pointer and indicating indicia, one portion of said indicia reading normally, a second portion of said indicia being a mirror image of said one portion, and said pointer having one end operating with said one portion of said indicia and a second end operating with said second portion of said indicia, whereby said dial may be read normally or by means of a mirror.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
A meter dial as set forth in claim 1 in which said one portion of said indicia is on the Upper half of said dial and said second portion of said indicia is on the lower half of said dial.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
58 words
A meter dial as set forth in claim 1 in which a normally reading first legend describing said dial is on the portion of said dial having said one portion of said indicia and a second legend, a mirror image of said first legend, is on the portion of said dial having said second portion of said indicia.
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) | 1976-12-31 | 1977-07-02 | 1978-01-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-31 | 1981-07-02 | 1982-01-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-31 | 1985-07-02 | 1986-01-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |