US3201132A
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Drive yoke for phonograph pickups
Assignee: V M Corp
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Filing: 1962-08-27
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Granted: 1965-08-17
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Expires: 1982-08-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert J Hammond
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:29
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B3/00; G11B3/44; G11B3/46
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
FOR USE IN A PHONOGRAPH PICKUP, A DRIVE YOKE FOR TRANSMITTING MOTIONS FROM A STYLUS ARM TO TRANSDUCING ELEMENTS IN THE PICKUP, SAID YOKE BEING GENREALLY OF INVERTED V-SHAPED CONFIGURATION AND COMPRISING A PAIR OF DOWNWARDLY PROJECTING YOKE EARS WHICH DEFINE THEREBETWEEN AN ANGLE BETWEEN THE RANGE OF 105 DEGREES AND 120 DEGREES, WHEREBY A STYLUS ARM SEATED BETWEEN SAID YOKE EARS WILL MOVE LATERALLY RELATIVE THERETO MOVE READILY THAN A CORRESPONDING STYLUS CARRIED BY SAID STYLUS ARM WILL MOVE LATERALLY OUT OF A RECORD GROOVE IN WHICH IT IS OPERATIVELY ENGAGED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
FOR USE IN A PHONOGRAPH PICKUP, A DRIVE YOKE FOR TRANSMITTING MOTIONS FROM A STYLUS ARM TO TRANSDUCING ELEMENTS IN THE PICKUP, SAID YOKE BEING GENREALLY OF INVERTED V-SHAPED CONFIGURATION AND COMPRISING A PAIR OF DOWNWARDLY PROJECTING YOKE EARS WHICH DEFINE THEREBETWEEN AN ANGLE BETWEEN THE RANGE OF 105 DEGREES AND 120 DEGREES, WHEREBY A STYLUS ARM SEATED BETWEEN SAID YOKE EARS WILL MOVE LATERALLY RELATIVE THERETO MOVE READILY THAN A CORRESPONDING STYLUS CARRIED BY SAID STYLUS ARM WILL MOVE LATERALLY OUT OF A RECORD GROOVE IN WHICH IT IS OPERATIVELY ENGAGED.
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) | 1968-08-16 | 1969-02-15 | 1969-08-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-08-16 | 1973-02-15 | 1973-08-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-08-16 | 1977-02-15 | 1977-08-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |