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US4453152A
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Sewing machine control
Assignee: Retail Holding NV
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Filing: 1983-01-10
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Granted: 1984-06-05
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Expires: 2003-01-10
Abstract
Abstract A control for a sewing machine is provided with a turnable outer knob for operating a potentiometer, and a slidable inner knob within the outer knob for moving a contact member to connect conductive paths on a printed circuit board which supports both the potentiometer and contact members.
Inventors
- 👤 Allan M. Dob
- 👤 Richard Mead
- 👤 Terry L. Wilson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 08:12
CPC Classifications
D; D05; D05B; D05B19/00; D05B19/006; H; H01; H01C; H01C10/00; H01C10/50; H01H; H01H3/00; H01H3/02; H01H3/0213
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
A control for a sewing machine including a printed circuit board, a movable contact member between conductive paths on the board biased into a position wherein the paths are disconnected at said member, a potentiometer mounted on the board, an input shaft for the ptentiometer, an outer control knob on the shaft for turning the shaft to modulate operation of the potentiometer, an inner control knob within the outer knob including means extending through the outer knob to engage and move said movable contact member so as to connect the said conductive paths on the board, and a spring and a snap disc within the outer knob responsive to inward movement of the inner knob for providing tactile feel to the inner knob.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
A control for a sewing machine including a printed circuit board, a movable contact member between conductive paths on the board biased into a position wherein the paths are disconnected at said member, a potentiometer mounted on the board, an input shaft for the ptentiometer, an outer control knob on the shaft for turning the shaft to modulate operation of the potentiometer, an inner control knob within the outer knob including means extending through the outer knob to engage and move said movable contact member so as to connect the said conductive paths on the board, and a spring and a snap disc within the outer knob responsive to inward movement of the inner knob for providing tactile feel to the inner knob.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
103 words
A control for a sewing machine including a printed circuit board, a movable contact member between conductive paths on the board biased into a position wherein the paths are disconnected at said member, a potentiometer mounted on the board, an input shaft for the potentiometer, an outer control knob on the shaft for turning the shaft to modulate operation of the potentiometer, and an inner control knob within the outer knob including pins affixed to the inner knob and extending through the outer knob to engage and move said movable contact member so as to connect the said conductive paths on the board.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
103 words
A control for a sewing machine including a printed circuit board, a movable contact member between conductive paths on the board biased into a position wherein the paths are disconnected at said member, a potentiometer mounted on the board, an input shaft for the potentiometer, an outer control knob on the shaft for turning the shaft to modulate operation of the potentiometer, and an inner control knob within the outer knob including pins affixed to the inner knob and extending through the outer knob to engage and move said movable contact member so as to connect the said conductive paths on the board.
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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) | 1987-06-05 | 1987-12-05 | 1988-06-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-06-05 | 1991-12-05 | 1992-06-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-06-05 | 1995-12-05 | 1996-06-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |