US3190659A
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Phonograph
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1962-05-28
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Granted: 1965-06-22
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Expires: 1982-05-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jerry A Meyer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 13:23
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B33/00; G11B33/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
IN A RECORD PLAYER ARRANGED TO BE PIVOTED ABOUT A HORIZONTAL AXIS FROM A HORIZONTAL PLAYING POSITION TO A VERTICAL NON-PLAYING POSITION WITHIN A HOUSING, AN ELONGATED TONE ARM PIVOTALLY MOUNTED BETWEEN FRONT AND REAR ENDS THEREOF ON SAID RECORD PLAYER FOR HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL MOTION OF SAID FRONT END, A NEEDLE CARRIED ON THE FRONT END OF SAID TONE ARM FOR PLAYING A RECORD, MEANS FOR PERMITTING THE FRONT END OF SAID TONE ARM TO BE RAISED ABOUT ITS PIVOTAL MOUNTING A SUBSTANTIAL DISTANCE WHEN SAID RECORD PLAYER IS IN THE HORIZONTAL POSITION THEREBY TO PERMIT INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT OF SAID NEEDLE, AND STRUCTURAL MEANS COACTING WITH SAID TONE ARM NEAR THE REAR END THEREOF LIMITING THE UPWARD MOVEMENT OF SAID TONE ARM TO AN EXTENT PERMITTING THE TONE ARM TO PLAY RECORDS AND AT THE SAME TIME PREVENTING SAID ARM FROM FLOPPING BACK TO A DAMAGING EXTENT WHEN THE RECORD PLAYER IS PIVOTED TO THE VERTICAL POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
IN A RECORD PLAYER ARRANGED TO BE PIVOTED ABOUT A HORIZONTAL AXIS FROM A HORIZONTAL PLAYING POSITION TO A VERTICAL NON-PLAYING POSITION WITHIN A HOUSING, AN ELONGATED TONE ARM PIVOTALLY MOUNTED BETWEEN FRONT AND REAR ENDS THEREOF ON SAID RECORD PLAYER FOR HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL MOTION OF SAID FRONT END, A NEEDLE CARRIED ON THE FRONT END OF SAID TONE ARM FOR PLAYING A RECORD, MEANS FOR PERMITTING THE FRONT END OF SAID TONE ARM TO BE RAISED ABOUT ITS PIVOTAL MOUNTING A SUBSTANTIAL DISTANCE WHEN SAID RECORD PLAYER IS IN THE HORIZONTAL POSITION THEREBY TO PERMIT INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT OF SAID NEEDLE, AND STRUCTURAL MEANS COACTING WITH SAID TONE ARM NEAR THE REAR END THEREOF LIMITING THE UPWARD MOVEMENT OF SAID TONE ARM TO AN EXTENT PERMITTING THE TONE ARM TO PLAY RECORDS AND AT THE SAME TIME PREVENTING SAID ARM FROM FLOPPING BACK TO A DAMAGING EXTENT WHEN THE RECORD PLAYER IS PIVOTED TO THE VERTICAL POSITION.
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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) | 1968-06-21 | 1968-12-21 | 1969-06-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-06-21 | 1972-12-21 | 1973-06-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-06-21 | 1976-12-21 | 1977-06-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |