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US4286259A
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Electrically operated bell
Assignee: Kobishi Electric Co Ltd
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Filing: 1980-07-17
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Granted: 1981-08-25
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Expires: 2000-07-17
Abstract
Abstract An electrically operated bell comprises an electric drive means and a pivotal lever supporting a hammer means. The lever is operatively connected to the drive means for intermittently moving the hammer means into striking contact with a gong. The lever has a pivot adjusting means by which the fulcrum of the pivotal lever can be varied.
Inventors
- 👤 Tadashi Ishii
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 13:42
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10K; G10K1/00; G10K1/06; G10K1/062; G10K1/063; G10K1/064
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
An electrically operated bell which comprises: (a) a base; (b) a gong mounted on said base; (c) an electric drive means mounted on said base; (d) a hammer means for striking against said gong; and (e) a lever pivotally mounted on said base and supporting said hammer means, said lever being operatively connected to said drive means for intermittently moving said hammer means into striking contact with said gong, and said lever having a pivot adjusting means by which the fulcrum of said pivotal lever can be varied.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
88 words
An electrically operated bell which comprises: (a) a base; (b) a gong mounted on said base; (c) an electric drive means mounted on said base; (d) a hammer means for striking against said gong; and (e) a lever pivotally mounted on said base and supporting said hammer means, said lever being operatively connected to said drive means for intermittently moving said hammer means into striking contact with said gong, and said lever having a pivot adjusting means by which the fulcrum of said pivotal lever can be varied.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
A bell according to claim 1, further including a pivot pin mounted on said base, said pivot adjusting means being a plurality of apertures formed in said lever, and said pivot pin being received in any one of said apertures.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A bell according to claim 1, in which said drive means comprises an electric motor having a rotatable drive shaft.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
A bell according to claim 3, further including a transmission means connected between said motor drive shaft and said lever.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
A bell according to claim 1, in which said drive means comprises an electromagnet for intermittently drawing said lever by an attractive force for pivoting the same.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US4183018A
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US4183018B1
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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) | 1984-08-24 | 1985-02-23 | 1985-08-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-08-24 | 1989-02-23 | 1989-08-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-08-24 | 1993-02-23 | 1993-08-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |