US3136402A
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Token device
Assignee: Maytag Corp
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Filing: 1961-01-19
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Granted: 1964-06-09
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Expires: 1981-01-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas R Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 22:44
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H43/00; H01H43/02; H01H43/04; H01H43/08; D; D06; D06F; D06F34/00; D06F34/28; D06F34/30; G; G06; G06K; G06K19/00; G06K19/06; G06K19/067; G06K7/00; G06K7/06; G06K7/065; G06Q; G06Q20/00; G06Q20/30; G06Q20/34; G06Q20/343; G06Q20/3433; G07; G07F; G07F7/00; G07F7/02; H01H1/00; H01H1/12; H01H1/36; H01H1/40; H01H1/403
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
IN A CONTROL FOR A TOKEN OPERATED DEVICE, A RECEIVER, SAID RECEIVER MOUNTED FOR THE RECEPTION OF A TOKEN HAVING ON AT LEAST ONE SURFACE ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE PORTIONS IN PREARRANGED PATTERNS, ELECTRICAL CONTACT MEMBERS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID RECEIVER FOR ENGAGING A TOKEN WHEN INSERTED, ACTUATION MEANS RESPONSIVE TO COMPLETION OF A CIRCUIT BETWEEN AT LEAST A PAIR OF SAID ELECTRICAL CONTACT MEMBERS AND THROUGH THE ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE PORTIONS OF SAID TOKEN FOR INITIATING OPERATION OF THE DEVICE, SAID PAIR OF ELECTRICAL CONTACT MEMBERS POSITIONED TO ENGAGE THE INSERTED TOKEN AT PREARRANGED LOCATIONS CORRESPONDING TO SAID PREARRANGED PATTERN OF ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE PORTIONS, AND CIRCUIT MEANS CONNECTED TO AT LEAST ONE OTHER OF SAID ELECTRICAL CONTACT MEMBERS FOR PREVENTING INITIATION OF THE DEVICE WHEN AN IMPROPER ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR IS INTRODUCED INTO SAID RECEIVER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
IN A CONTROL FOR A TOKEN OPERATED DEVICE, A RECEIVER, SAID RECEIVER MOUNTED FOR THE RECEPTION OF A TOKEN HAVING ON AT LEAST ONE SURFACE ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE PORTIONS IN PREARRANGED PATTERNS, ELECTRICAL CONTACT MEMBERS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID RECEIVER FOR ENGAGING A TOKEN WHEN INSERTED, ACTUATION MEANS RESPONSIVE TO COMPLETION OF A CIRCUIT BETWEEN AT LEAST A PAIR OF SAID ELECTRICAL CONTACT MEMBERS AND THROUGH THE ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE PORTIONS OF SAID TOKEN FOR INITIATING OPERATION OF THE DEVICE, SAID PAIR OF ELECTRICAL CONTACT MEMBERS POSITIONED TO ENGAGE THE INSERTED TOKEN AT PREARRANGED LOCATIONS CORRESPONDING TO SAID PREARRANGED PATTERN OF ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE PORTIONS, AND CIRCUIT MEANS CONNECTED TO AT LEAST ONE OTHER OF SAID ELECTRICAL CONTACT MEMBERS FOR PREVENTING INITIATION OF THE DEVICE WHEN AN IMPROPER ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR IS INTRODUCED INTO SAID RECEIVER.
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) | 1967-06-09 | 1967-12-09 | 1968-06-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-06-09 | 1971-12-09 | 1972-06-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-06-09 | 1975-12-09 | 1976-06-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |