US3342499A
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Automatic record player
Assignee: Panasonic Holdings Corp
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Filing: 1964-10-20
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Granted: 1967-09-19
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Expires: 1984-10-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Fukuda Fumio
- 👤 Watanabe Tadashi
- 👤 Niimi Uneho
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 12:23
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B19/00; G11B19/02; G11B19/10; G11B17/00; G11B17/02; G11B17/022; G11B17/028; G11B17/0281; G11B17/08; G11B17/12; G11B17/16; G11B17/162; G11B17/165; G11B3/00; G11B3/02; G11B3/08; G11B3/085; G11B3/08535; G11B3/08538; G11B3/08541; G11B3/08545
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
IN AN AUTOMATIC RECORD PLAYER INCLUDING A FRAME, A CENTER SHAFT MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME, AND A TURNTABLE ROTATABLY SUPPORTED ON SAID SHAFT; THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING DETECTING MEANS FOR DETECTING THE OUTER DIAMETER OF THE RECORD, A TONEARM PIVOTALLY MOUNTED WITH RESPECT TO SAID FRAME AND HAVING PICKUP MEANS AT ONE END THEREOF; A START LEVER ARRANGED WITHIN SAID CENTER SHAFT FOR VERTICAL AND ROCKING MOVEMENT WITH RESPECT THERETO IN RESPONSE TO RECORDS BEING PLACED ON SAID SHAFT, TRANSMISSION MEANS ENGAGING SAID START LEVER AND ADAPTED TO MOVE IN RESPONSE TO SAID START LEVER MOVEMENT, DRIVE MEANS RESPONSIVE TO MOVEMENT OF SAID TRANSMISSION MEANS FOR
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
IN AN AUTOMATIC RECORD PLAYER INCLUDING A FRAME, A CENTER SHAFT MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME, AND A TURNTABLE ROTATABLY SUPPORTED ON SAID SHAFT; THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING DETECTING MEANS FOR DETECTING THE OUTER DIAMETER OF THE RECORD, A TONEARM PIVOTALLY MOUNTED WITH RESPECT TO SAID FRAME AND HAVING PICKUP MEANS AT ONE END THEREOF; A START LEVER ARRANGED WITHIN SAID CENTER SHAFT FOR VERTICAL AND ROCKING MOVEMENT WITH RESPECT THERETO IN RESPONSE TO RECORDS BEING PLACED ON SAID SHAFT, TRANSMISSION MEANS ENGAGING SAID START LEVER AND ADAPTED TO MOVE IN RESPONSE TO SAID START LEVER MOVEMENT, DRIVE MEANS RESPONSIVE TO MOVEMENT OF SAID TRANSMISSION MEANS FOR
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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) | 1970-09-18 | 1971-03-20 | 1971-09-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-09-18 | 1975-03-20 | 1975-09-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-09-18 | 1979-03-20 | 1979-09-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |