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Hubodometer with resettable signal
Assignee: Garlock Inc
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Filing: 1970-06-10
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Granted: 1971-08-10
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Expires: 1990-06-10
Abstract
Abstract A closed casing adapted to be affixed to a rotatable element has a window and a registering mechanism inside the casing mounted to permit the casing to rotate around it having indicator wheels visible through said window, and drive means for said indicator wheels. A signal inside the casing is normally disposed in a first position and includes an element juxtaposed to said window and normally engaged with said drive means to move said signal in timed relation to the movement of said indicator wheels into a second signaling position. Said element is disengageable from said drive means by a force, for example, magnetism, applied externally of and through said window and is automatically reset to said normal first position.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles H Engler
- 👤 Robert Fulvio
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 11:56
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01C; G01C22/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
An odometer of the ''''driveless'''' type comprising: a closed casing adapted to be affixed to a rotatable element and having a wall with a window; a registering mechanism inside the casing including a frame mounted to permit the casing to rotate around it and having indicator wheels visible through said window; drive means for said indicator wheels; a signal means inside said casing and normally in a first position; said signal means including a motion-transmitting member juxtaposed to said window and normally in driving engagement with said drive means to move said signal means in timed relation to the movement of said indicator wheels into a second position; said member selectively being movably disengageable from said drive means for return of said signal means to said first position; means to move the member out of engagement with said drive means; and means for actuating said motion-transmitting member to return said signal means to said normal first position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
An odometer of the ''''driveless'''' type comprising: a closed casing adapted to be affixed to a rotatable element and having a wall with a window; a registering mechanism inside the casing including a frame mounted to permit the casing to rotate around it and having indicator wheels visible through said window; drive means for said indicator wheels; a signal means inside said casing and normally in a first position; said signal means including a motion-transmitting member juxtaposed to said window and normally in driving engagement with said drive means to move said signal means in timed relation to the movement of said indicator wheels into a second position; said member selectively being movably disengageable from said drive means for return of said signal means to said first position; means to move the member out of engagement with said drive means; and means for actuating said motion-transmitting member to return said signal means to said normal first position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
An odometer as defined in claim 1 wherein said motion-transmitting member has a magnetic portion, and there is a magnet manually manipulatable outside said casing wall to magnetically attract said magnetic portion of said member and move said member out of engagement with said drive means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
49 words
An odometer as defined in claim 1 wherein said drive means includes a gear on one of said indicator wheels and said motion-transmitting member is a gear rack mounted to longitudinally slide on said frame and to pivot in opposite directions into and out of mesh with said gear.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
An odometer as defined in claim 3 wherein said rack has a magnetic portion located to magnetically respond to a magnet held in juxtaposition thereto outside said casing wall for moving said rack out of engagement with said gear.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
71 words
An odometer as defined in claim 1 wherein the means for moving the motion-transmitting member out of engagement with said drive means includes a resilient diaphragm sealed in said casing wall on the axis of rotation of said casing to receive manual pressure applied externally of the casing, and means in the casing movably responsive to such pressure to actuate said motion transmitting member out of engagement with said drive means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
145 words
An odometer of the ''''driveless'''' type comprising: a closed casing adapted to be affixed to a rotatable element and having a wall with a window; a registering mechanism inside the casing including a frame mounted to permit the casing to rotate around it and having indicator wheels visible through said window; drive means for said indicator wheels; a signal means inside said casing and normally in a first position; said signal means including a motion-transmitting member juxtaposed to said window and normally in driving engagement with said drive means to move said signal means in timed relation to the movement of said indicator wheels into a second position; said member selectively being movably disengageable from said drive means for return of said signal means to said first position and means for actuating said motion-transmitting member to return the signal means to said manual first position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
145 words
An odometer of the ''''driveless'''' type comprising: a closed casing adapted to be affixed to a rotatable element and having a wall with a window; a registering mechanism inside the casing including a frame mounted to permit the casing to rotate around it and having indicator wheels visible through said window; drive means for said indicator wheels; a signal means inside said casing and normally in a first position; said signal means including a motion-transmitting member juxtaposed to said window and normally in driving engagement with said drive means to move said signal means in timed relation to the movement of said indicator wheels into a second position; said member selectively being movably disengageable from said drive means for return of said signal means to said first position and means for actuating said motion-transmitting member to return the signal means to said manual first position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
39 words
An odometer as defined in claim 6 wherein said member has a magnetic portion located to respond to a magnet held in juxtaposition thereto outside said casing wall for moving said member out of engagement with said drive means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
28 words
An odometer as defined in claim 6 wherein said motion-transmitting member is pivotally mounted on said frame to swing into and out of engagement with said drive means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
75 words
An odometer as defined in claim 8 wherein there is means to move said member out of engagement with said drive means comprising a flexible diaphragm sealed in said casing wall on the axis of rotation of the casing, and means in the casing movably responsive to pressure applied to said diaphragm externally of the casing to apply said pressure to said motion-transmitting member to move the latter out of engagement with said drive means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
57 words
An odometer as defined in claim 9 wherein the last-named means includes an elongated spring having one end rigidly connected to said frame and its other end contacting said motion-transmitting member between one end thereof and the pivotal mounting thereof said spring having an intermediate portion engageable by said diaphragm when pressure is applied to the diaphragm.
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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) | 1974-08-09 | 1975-02-08 | 1975-08-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-09 | 1979-02-08 | 1979-08-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-09 | 1983-02-08 | 1983-08-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |