US4063472A
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Remotely actuatable device for rotary knob
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-09-23
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Granted: 1977-12-20
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Expires: 1996-09-23
Abstract
Abstract A remotely actuatable device for controlling a rotary knob or the like which includes an annular plate and an annular toothed member with a handle pivotally mounted on the plate and having a toothed end engagable with said annular toothed member.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert W. MacIntyre
- 👤 Edward J. Wysocki
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 20:05
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25B; B25B13/00; B25B13/48; B25B13/46; B25B13/461; B25B13/462; B25B13/463
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A device for remote, precise rotary adjustment, comprising in combination a rotary adjustment knob, an annular toothed member fitted over and attached to said knob, an annular plate adjacent said toothed member and movable with respect thereto and a handle member pivotally connected to said plate and having a toothed end engagable with a notch in said annular toothed member; said device being characterized in that when said toothed end is engaged with a notch, movement of the handle in one direction moves said toothed member in the same direction; said handle being pivotable so as to be engageable with a notch on the opposite side to permit motion in the opposite direction by actuation of the handle.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
118 words
A device for remote, precise rotary adjustment, comprising in combination a rotary adjustment knob, an annular toothed member fitted over and attached to said knob, an annular plate adjacent said toothed member and movable with respect thereto and a handle member pivotally connected to said plate and having a toothed end engagable with a notch in said annular toothed member; said device being characterized in that when said toothed end is engaged with a notch, movement of the handle in one direction moves said toothed member in the same direction; said handle being pivotable so as to be engageable with a notch on the opposite side to permit motion in the opposite direction by actuation of the handle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
182 words
A remotely actuatable device for controlling a rotary knob (20) or the like, comprising: a. an annular toothed member (17) having notches (18a) and adapted to be fitted over and attached to such a knob (20); b. an annular plate (11) adjacent said toothed member (17) and movable with respect thereto; c. a loop (12) rotatably positioned on said plate; d. a handle member (14) having a toothed end (15) and a transverse slot (16) positioned so that said loop extends into said slot; and e. a pin (13) extending across said slot (16) through said loop (12) so as to form a pivotal connection between said handle (14) and said plate (11); said device being characterized in that said handle toothed end (15) is engagable with a notch (18a) so that when said handle is moved in one direction said toothed member is moved in the same direction; said handle being pivotable so as to be engagable with a notch (18a) on the opposite side of said loop as to permit motion in the opposite direction by actuation of the handle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
182 words
A remotely actuatable device for controlling a rotary knob (20) or the like, comprising: a. an annular toothed member (17) having notches (18a) and adapted to be fitted over and attached to such a knob (20); b. an annular plate (11) adjacent said toothed member (17) and movable with respect thereto; c. a loop (12) rotatably positioned on said plate; d. a handle member (14) having a toothed end (15) and a transverse slot (16) positioned so that said loop extends into said slot; and e. a pin (13) extending across said slot (16) through said loop (12) so as to form a pivotal connection between said handle (14) and said plate (11); said device being characterized in that said handle toothed end (15) is engagable with a notch (18a) so that when said handle is moved in one direction said toothed member is moved in the same direction; said handle being pivotable so as to be engagable with a notch (18a) on the opposite side of said loop as to permit motion in the opposite direction by actuation of the handle.
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) | 1980-12-19 | 1981-06-20 | 1981-12-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-12-19 | 1985-06-20 | 1985-12-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-12-19 | 1989-06-20 | 1989-12-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |