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1982-02-11

1983-12-20

Miska, Vit W.

Horology: time measuring systems or devices

Chronological

368223, G04B 1900

Patent

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044214154

ABSTRACT:
A clock mechanism displays the time by accumulations of counting tokens visibly within generally vertical but zigzag-shaped channels. A synchronously driven belt carries projecting pins which push the tokens along a path from an enclosure near the bottom of the mechanism to positions above the channels, whence the tokens drop into the channels that are not full. When a particular channel is full, a token bypasses that channel and caused tokens already within the channel to be released for return to the enclosure.
Time indicia disposed in front of the channels and the push-path identify the times represented by the various possible accumulations of tokens in the channels and the positions of tokens along the push-path. The indicia are adapted to be relatively inconspicuous when not backed up by tokens, and to be made relatively conspicuous when they are backed up by tokens.
Dynamic feed means such as a rotating sectored wheel feed the tokens one at a time into position for takeup by the pushpins on the belt.
The tokens may be adapted to hold and carry coins visibly while in use.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4077198 (1978-03-01), Mayenschein
patent: 4280211 (1981-07-01), Mayenschein
patent: 4370064 (1983-01-01), Hicks et al.

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