US3911752A
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Remote control apparatus for television receivers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-03-13
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Granted: 1975-10-14
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Expires: 1994-03-13
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for controlling a television receiver by mechanically changing the channel setting thereof from a remote viewing position. The apparatus includes a control shaft having a bore in fitting engagement with the channel selector shaft of the receiver. An arm having an enlarged opening at one end is loosely mounted on the control shaft and a dog extends outwardly from one face of the arm adjacent the opening. The dog selectively engages the teeth of a body member which is mounted on, and rotatable with, the control shaft. A flexible line is connected to the outer terminal of the arm and, upon upward movement being exerted on the line, the arm rotates in a counterclockwise direction to effect corresponding movement of the dog and body member with resultant counterclockwise rotation of the control shaft and channel selector shaft to change the channel setting of the receiver.
Inventors
- 👤 Joyce L Olson
- 👤 Jr Stephen A Lazorcak
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 17:51
CPC Classifications
G; G05; G05G; G05G7/00; G05G7/02; G05G7/10; G05G1/00; G05G1/02; H; H01; H01H; H01H17/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/15; Y10T74/1526; Y10T74/1553; Y10T74/1555; Y10T74/21; Y10T74/2133; Y10T74/2141
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
185 words
Remote control apparatus for actuating the channel selector of a television receiver having a channel selector shaft, said apparatus including: a. control means mounted on, and rotatable with, the channel selector shaft, b. a circUlar member axially mounted on, and rotatable with, said control means, c. the outer periphery of said circular member having a plurality of first locking elements, d. a lever arm, one end of which is enlarged and provided with an elongated slot, e. a second locking element extending from a face of the enlarged end of said lever arm and selectively engageable with the first locking elements of said circular member, for rotating said circular member, control means and channel selector shaft upon rotation of said lever arm in an arc, f. stationary means above said lever arm, and g. flexible means, one end of which is attached to the free end of said lever arm, h. said flexible means extending through said stationary means and the other end thereof being held by the viewer, for rotating the lever arm in an arc upon force being exerted on said flexible means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
185 words
Remote control apparatus for actuating the channel selector of a television receiver having a channel selector shaft, said apparatus including: a. control means mounted on, and rotatable with, the channel selector shaft, b. a circUlar member axially mounted on, and rotatable with, said control means, c. the outer periphery of said circular member having a plurality of first locking elements, d. a lever arm, one end of which is enlarged and provided with an elongated slot, e. a second locking element extending from a face of the enlarged end of said lever arm and selectively engageable with the first locking elements of said circular member, for rotating said circular member, control means and channel selector shaft upon rotation of said lever arm in an arc, f. stationary means above said lever arm, and g. flexible means, one end of which is attached to the free end of said lever arm, h. said flexible means extending through said stationary means and the other end thereof being held by the viewer, for rotating the lever arm in an arc upon force being exerted on said flexible means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The remote control apparatus of claim 1, wherein: a. said first locking elements comprise teeth, and b. said second locking element comprises a dog.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
204 words
Remote control apparatus for actuating the channel selector of a television receiver having a channel selector shaft, said apparatus including: a. a control shaft in fixed engagement with the channel selector shaft, b. a circular body member axially mounted on and secured to, said control shaft, c. the outer periphery of said circular body member being provided with a plurality of like, angularly disposed teeth, forming therebetween recessed areas comprising first locking elements, d. a lever arm proximate said circular body member, e. one end of said lever arm being enlarged to form a hub provided with a central elongated slot through which said control shaft extends for loosely mounting said lever arm thereon, f. a dog extending from one face of said lever arm forming a second locking element selectively engageable with said first locking elements, g. a stationary eyelet positioned above said lever arm, and h. a flexible cord, one end of which is secured to the free end of said lever arm, i. said flexible cord extending upwardly through said eyelet and the other end of the flexible cord being held by the viewer, whereby the lever arm is rotated in an arc upon force being exerted on said flexible cord.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
204 words
Remote control apparatus for actuating the channel selector of a television receiver having a channel selector shaft, said apparatus including: a. a control shaft in fixed engagement with the channel selector shaft, b. a circular body member axially mounted on and secured to, said control shaft, c. the outer periphery of said circular body member being provided with a plurality of like, angularly disposed teeth, forming therebetween recessed areas comprising first locking elements, d. a lever arm proximate said circular body member, e. one end of said lever arm being enlarged to form a hub provided with a central elongated slot through which said control shaft extends for loosely mounting said lever arm thereon, f. a dog extending from one face of said lever arm forming a second locking element selectively engageable with said first locking elements, g. a stationary eyelet positioned above said lever arm, and h. a flexible cord, one end of which is secured to the free end of said lever arm, i. said flexible cord extending upwardly through said eyelet and the other end of the flexible cord being held by the viewer, whereby the lever arm is rotated in an arc upon force being exerted on said flexible cord.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
130 words
Means for rotating a shaft comprising: a. a first body member, b. means for fixedly mounting said first body member on the shaft, c. said first body member being of circular conformation and provided with a plurality of first locking elements, d. a second body member, e. said second body member being provided with a central elongated slot through which said means for fixedly securing said first body member to the shaft extends, for loosely mounting said second body member thereon, f. a second locking element from a face of said second body member and adapted for selective engagement with said first locking element of said first body member, and g. means for rotating said second body member to effect a corresponding rotation of said first body member and shaft.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
130 words
Means for rotating a shaft comprising: a. a first body member, b. means for fixedly mounting said first body member on the shaft, c. said first body member being of circular conformation and provided with a plurality of first locking elements, d. a second body member, e. said second body member being provided with a central elongated slot through which said means for fixedly securing said first body member to the shaft extends, for loosely mounting said second body member thereon, f. a second locking element from a face of said second body member and adapted for selective engagement with said first locking element of said first body member, and g. means for rotating said second body member to effect a corresponding rotation of said first body member and shaft.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The means of claim 4 wherein: a. said means for fixedly mounting said first body member to the shaft comprises a control shaft.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
The means of claim 5 wherein: a. said first locking elements comprise a plurality of teeth, and b. said second locking element comprises a dog.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
57 words
The means of claim 6 wherein: a. said second body member comprises a lever arm, one end of which is loosely mounted on said means for fixedly mounting said first body member on the shaft, and b. said means for rotating said second body member comprises a cord fixed to the opposite end of said lever arm.
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) | 1978-10-13 | 1979-04-14 | 1979-10-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-10-13 | 1983-04-14 | 1983-10-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-10-13 | 1987-04-14 | 1987-10-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |