US4056733A
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Panel board
Assignee: Combustion Engineering Inc
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Filing: 1976-01-02
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Granted: 1977-11-01
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Expires: 1996-01-02
Abstract
Abstract A board of electrical insulating material has power conductors mounted on one side and work circuits mounted on the other side. A power source to actuate the work circuits is connected to the power conductors in a set sequence. Holes are provided through the board to receive conductive pins to electrically connect power conductors to work circuits to actuate each selected work circuit at a predetermined point in the set sequence.
Inventors
- 👤 Floyd L. Prestridge
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 00:03
CPC Classifications
G; G05; G05B; G05B19/00; G05B19/02; G05B19/04; G05B19/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
260 words
A control system, including, a plurality of first conductors mounted on a support with each conductor having a section extended parallel to the sections of the remaining conductors, a plurality of second conductors mounted on the support with each conductor having a section extended parallel to the sections of the remaining conductors and a constant distance from all sections of the first conductors, a plurality of third conductors mounted on the support with each conductor having a section extended parallel to the sections of the remaining conductors and a constant distance from all sections of the first conductors, a multiple-position switch mounted on the support with each of its contactors electrically connected to one of the first conductors, an advance mechanism including a switch arm element for cycling the switch to each of its contactors, a source of electrical power connected to the switch arm element, a first work circuit connected to each of the second conductors, a second work circuit connected between each of the third conductors and the advance mechanism of the multiple-position switch and including a manually adjustable time delay system which determines time dwell of the switch at that one of the first conductors connected to one of the third conductors, a first conductive element which is manually positioned through the support to electrically connect one of the first conductor sections with one of the second conductor sections, and a second conductive element which is manually positioned through the support to electrically connected one of the first conductor sections with one of the third conductor sections.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
260 words
A control system, including, a plurality of first conductors mounted on a support with each conductor having a section extended parallel to the sections of the remaining conductors, a plurality of second conductors mounted on the support with each conductor having a section extended parallel to the sections of the remaining conductors and a constant distance from all sections of the first conductors, a plurality of third conductors mounted on the support with each conductor having a section extended parallel to the sections of the remaining conductors and a constant distance from all sections of the first conductors, a multiple-position switch mounted on the support with each of its contactors electrically connected to one of the first conductors, an advance mechanism including a switch arm element for cycling the switch to each of its contactors, a source of electrical power connected to the switch arm element, a first work circuit connected to each of the second conductors, a second work circuit connected between each of the third conductors and the advance mechanism of the multiple-position switch and including a manually adjustable time delay system which determines time dwell of the switch at that one of the first conductors connected to one of the third conductors, a first conductive element which is manually positioned through the support to electrically connect one of the first conductor sections with one of the second conductor sections, and a second conductive element which is manually positioned through the support to electrically connected one of the first conductor sections with one of the third conductor sections.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
The control system of claim 1 in which, the first conductor sections are in a first plane on the support and the second conductor and third conductor sections are in a second plane on the support and parallel to the first plane and the constant distance from the first plane.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
The control system of claim 2 in which, the first conductor sections are mounted on one side of a board of insulating material as the support and the second conductor and third conductor sections are mounted on the other side of the board.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The control system of claim 3 in which, the first conductor sections are extended at a right angle to the second conductor and third conductor sections.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
The control system of claim 4 in which, the conductive elements are each in the form of a pin and are manually thrust through a hole in the board in electrically connecting a first conductor to a second and third conductor.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
42 words
The control system of claim 5 in which, the conductive paths of the pins between the conductor section each include a rectifier which limits the direction of current flow to between the source and the work circuits connected to the first conductor.
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) | 1980-10-31 | 1981-05-02 | 1981-11-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-10-31 | 1985-05-02 | 1985-11-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-10-31 | 1989-05-02 | 1989-11-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |