Patents by Inventor Claude V. Koch

Claude V. Koch has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Split housing timer mechanism having separating cover with snap-lock fastener
    Patent number: 4822964
    Abstract: An electric timing device having a split housing for the timer and motor mechanism separated by a cover which has a plurality of snap fingers engaging complimentary recesses in each component of the split housings. The positioning and shape of the fingers and recesses prevents unintentional separation of the split housing components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1987
    Date of Patent: April 18, 1989
    Assignee: Paragon Electric Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Claude V. Koch
  • Actuating means for switch operation in timing apparatus
    Patent number: 4297546
    Abstract: Switch actuating mechanism for use in a timing device. The mechanism is simple, easy to manufacture, and is reliable in operation. The mechanism is selectively adjustable to maintain the switch continuously ON, continuously OFF, or ON and OFF in response to time setting pins on a rotating time dial.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1980
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1981
    Assignee: AMF Incorporated
    Inventor: Claude V. Koch
  • Modular time sequence controller
    Patent number: 4031339
    Abstract: A modular time sequence controller having multiple timing cams and switches. Modules of switches and cams may be added and removed without disturbing other modules. Clip means for retaining a switch in a module facilitates easy insertion and removal without disturbing other elements of the assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1975
    Date of Patent: June 21, 1977
    Assignee: AMF Incorporated
    Inventor: Claude V. Koch