US4258491A
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Location indicating device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-03-30
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Granted: 1981-03-31
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Expires: 1999-03-30
Abstract
Abstract A location indicating device has a size and shape to be carried on a key ring or chain and is adjustable to display various indicia corresponding to a location, such as that of a parked vehicle. The location indicating device is formed of a flat housing having opposite display and operating ends and an adjustable indicator assembly disposed in the housing including indicating strips carrying indicia for positioning at the display end, the indicating strips being movable via rotatable thumb wheels extending externally of the housing at the operating end to permit selective rotation thereof for positioning selected indicia at the display end of the housing.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank J. Ernst
- 👤 Milton P. Chernack
- 👤 Gordon R. Perry
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 19:13
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F11/00; G09F11/24; G09F11/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
194 words
A location indicating device comprising a housing having a generally flat configuration with a display end along an edge thereof and an opposite operating end having slots therein, the housing being of a relatively small size to be carried on a person; an adjustable indicator assembly disposed in said housing including a plurality of endless belt indicating strips movable within said housing and carrying indicia for positioning at said display end of said housing for edgewise viewing, a plurality of pulleys rotatably mounted at said operating end of said housing, each of said endless belt indicating strips extending around one of said pulleys, and a plurality of thumb wheels positioned at said operating end of said housing each integrally formed with one of said pulleys to engage and move said endless belt indicating strips, said thumb wheels extending externally of said housing through said slots in said operating end for selective rotation by a user to position selected indicia at said display end of said housing; and a transparent window disposed at said display end of said housing forming a lens for magnifying images of said indicia carried on said endless belt indicating strips.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
194 words
A location indicating device comprising a housing having a generally flat configuration with a display end along an edge thereof and an opposite operating end having slots therein, the housing being of a relatively small size to be carried on a person; an adjustable indicator assembly disposed in said housing including a plurality of endless belt indicating strips movable within said housing and carrying indicia for positioning at said display end of said housing for edgewise viewing, a plurality of pulleys rotatably mounted at said operating end of said housing, each of said endless belt indicating strips extending around one of said pulleys, and a plurality of thumb wheels positioned at said operating end of said housing each integrally formed with one of said pulleys to engage and move said endless belt indicating strips, said thumb wheels extending externally of said housing through said slots in said operating end for selective rotation by a user to position selected indicia at said display end of said housing; and a transparent window disposed at said display end of said housing forming a lens for magnifying images of said indicia carried on said endless belt indicating strips.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
60 words
A location indicating device as recited in claim 1 wherein said indicator assembly includes a first shaft mounted at said operating end of said housing, said first mentioned plurality of pulleys being rotatable on said first shaft, and a second plurality of pulleys rotatable on said second shaft, said endless belt indicating strips extending around said first and second pulleys.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
A location indicating device as recited in claim 2 wherein said indicator assembly includes a frame formed of said first and second shafts and a cross bar extending transversely therebetween whereby said indicator assembly can be disposed and removed from said housing as a unit.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
A location indicating device as recited in claim 3 wherein said frame of said indicator assembly has a U-configuration.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
A location indicating device as recited in claim 4 wherein said housing has a rectangular configuration and is constructed of a pair of plastic members.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
41 words
A location indicating device as recited in claim 5 wherein said housing members each have side walls with recesses therein adjacent said operating end to support said first shaft and recesses therein adjacent said display end to support said second shaft.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
A location indicating device as recited in claim 6 wherein said housing members have edges defining an opening in said display end of said housing and said transparent window has a convex outer surface mounted in said opening.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
A location indicating device as recited in claim 7 wherein said window has a semi-cylindrical configuration.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-03-30 | 1984-09-29 | 1985-03-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-03-30 | 1988-09-29 | 1989-03-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-03-30 | 1992-09-29 | 1993-03-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |