US4142306A
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Time-space clock
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-12-19
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Granted: 1979-03-06
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Expires: 1997-12-19
Abstract
Abstract An educational time-space clock having an oval dial provided with astronomical information; and indicating hands which rotate counterclockwise in proper sequence; as well as the current hour and minute or second indicating hands which also rotate counterclockwise with respect to calibrations of minutes, and hours in Roman numerals, arranged on the dial for counterclockwise reading. An earth hand carries a representation of the earth having an orbiting small ball corresponding to the moon. The second earth hand bears a legend of the speed of light. The hour hand simulates a rocket in flight, and an alarm-timesetting hand is in the form of a lightning bolt. A calendar display and a historical data display are also provided on the front of the clock.
Inventors
- 👤 Ben H. Whitlock
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 18:13
CPC Classifications
G; G04; G04B; G04B19/00; G04B19/26; G04B19/268; G09; G09B; G09B27/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
198 words
A space-time clock comprising a cabinet having an oval opening, a space-clock mechanism housed within said cabinet having an oval face fitting said opening, an oval transparent window mounted in said opening in front of said face, an oval dial on said face representing the hours of a day, a round area in the center of said dial representing the sun, having ray lines radiating therefrom, a rim area of said dial having names of the several planets thereon, said dial also containing representation of satellites thereon, an hour hand operated by said mechanism for counterclockwise movement around the center of the dial, having the appearance of a rocket, a minute earth hand, similarly operated, bearing the legeng: "Speed of Light = about 1.86 × 10 5 M.P.S." an earth hand operated counterclockwise by said mechanism around said dial, said cabinet also having rectangular windows in the front panel thereof located near the base on opposite sides of said oval window, for showing the current month, day and year in one rectangular window, a calendar operated by said mechanism for such showing, and a tape for showing through said other rectangular window, astronomical events that are fore-recorded thereon.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
198 words
A space-time clock comprising a cabinet having an oval opening, a space-clock mechanism housed within said cabinet having an oval face fitting said opening, an oval transparent window mounted in said opening in front of said face, an oval dial on said face representing the hours of a day, a round area in the center of said dial representing the sun, having ray lines radiating therefrom, a rim area of said dial having names of the several planets thereon, said dial also containing representation of satellites thereon, an hour hand operated by said mechanism for counterclockwise movement around the center of the dial, having the appearance of a rocket, a minute earth hand, similarly operated, bearing the legeng: "Speed of Light = about 1.86 × 10 5 M.P.S." an earth hand operated counterclockwise by said mechanism around said dial, said cabinet also having rectangular windows in the front panel thereof located near the base on opposite sides of said oval window, for showing the current month, day and year in one rectangular window, a calendar operated by said mechanism for such showing, and a tape for showing through said other rectangular window, astronomical events that are fore-recorded thereon.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A space-time clock as defined by claim 1, in which said earth hand is provided with a small orbiting ball representing the moon, near the free end of said hand.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
A space-time clock as defined by claim 1, in which said mechanism comprises an alarm having a pre-setting hand in the shape of a bolt of lightning, manually adjustable with respect to said dial.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A space-time clock as defined by claim 1, in which different night/day color effects are provided for said dial rim area.
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) | 1982-03-05 | 1982-09-04 | 1983-03-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-03-05 | 1986-09-04 | 1987-03-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-03-05 | 1990-09-04 | 1991-03-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |