US3724203A
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Pyramidal metronome
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-07-21
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Granted: 1973-04-03
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Expires: 1991-07-21
Abstract
Abstract A generally pyramidal cabinet for a metronome is formed by a molded truncated pyramidal body portion having appropriately arrange d integrally formed elements coacting with a cap portion, a base portion and a cover portion to hold the cabinet together without the use of additional fasteners.
Inventors
- 👤 R Wittner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 16:11
CPC Classifications
G; G04; G04F; G04F5/00; G04F5/02; G04B; G04B37/00; G04F5/022
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
164 words
A pyramidal cabinet for a metronome comprising an enclosure of plastic material including a unitary truncated pyramidal hollow body portion the side walls thereof terminating at their upper and lower margins in respective common horizontal planes defining top and bottom openings, a removable cap portion received in said top opening to overlie said upper margins, a removable base portion receivable in said bottom opening in engagement with the side walls adjacent their lower margins, a removable cover portion, one of said side walls being provided with an opening to receive and removably retain the lower end of said cover, said cover portion being additionally removably secured to the cap portion, at least two of the side walls of said body portion also including an element integrally formed in a medial portion thereof for attachment to a clockwork means, whereby the cap and base portions and said clockwork means cooperate with the side walls of the body portion to increase the rigidity of the cabinet.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
164 words
A pyramidal cabinet for a metronome comprising an enclosure of plastic material including a unitary truncated pyramidal hollow body portion the side walls thereof terminating at their upper and lower margins in respective common horizontal planes defining top and bottom openings, a removable cap portion received in said top opening to overlie said upper margins, a removable base portion receivable in said bottom opening in engagement with the side walls adjacent their lower margins, a removable cover portion, one of said side walls being provided with an opening to receive and removably retain the lower end of said cover, said cover portion being additionally removably secured to the cap portion, at least two of the side walls of said body portion also including an element integrally formed in a medial portion thereof for attachment to a clockwork means, whereby the cap and base portions and said clockwork means cooperate with the side walls of the body portion to increase the rigidity of the cabinet.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
A cabinet as defined in claim 1, wherein said body portion is provided at the inside with recesses to receive respective protrusions provided along the margins of the cap and base portions, and is also provided with shoulder means to abut the cap and base portions in their assembled positions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
A cabinet as defined in claim 2, wherein said body portion is provided at the inside with a separating wall parallel to the plane of said opening for the cover, said wall carrying a scale.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
A cabinet as defined in claim 3, wherein said cap portion is provided with compressible projecting means to be received in a recess provided in said cover portion, and with a protrusion defining a groove.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
54 words
A cabinet as defined in claim 4, wherein said base portion is substantially flat and is provided with acoustic slots, including a first opening to insert a tool, a second opening to insert a winding key, a vertical separating wall on its inner surface, and with a plurality of legs on its outer surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
39 words
A cabinet as defined in claim 5, wherein said cover portion is provided at its lower end with protrusions engaging with the inner surface of the body portion near the lower edge of said opening in the body portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
66 words
A cabinet as defined in claim 6, said clockwork means being of the type including a pendulum bar, a lever shaft and lever shaft bearings, said groove provided in the cap portion receiving the upper end of the pendulum bar in the inoperative position of the metronome, and an abutment provided at the inside of the body portion cooperating with one of said lever shaft bearings.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
A cabinet as defined in claim 6, wherein said body portion is provided with a coating.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
A cabinet as defined in claim 8, wherein said coating comprises a figured plastic sheet.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
A cabinet as defined in claim 9, wherein said plastic sheet has a wood grain appearance.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
13 words
A cabinet as defined in claim 8, wherein said coating comprises a varnish.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
19 words
A cabinet as defined in claim 11, wherein said varnished coating includes a pattern having a wood grain appearance.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
16 words
A cabinet as defined in claim 8, wherein said coating is printed on the body portion.
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) | 1976-04-02 | 1976-10-02 | 1977-04-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-02 | 1980-10-02 | 1981-04-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-02 | 1984-10-02 | 1985-04-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |