This is the class of spring, weight, and animal powered motors
and is specific to motors of these types and to plural arrangements
of such motors.
(1)
Note. Composite motors are defined as involving a plurality
of energy converting means, each of which is capable of delivering
an output to a load which is not one of the means. Accordingly,
the combination of two motors in which the sole function of one
of the motors is to wind the second motor or to otherwise condition
it for performing work for delivering energy is not classified as
a composite motor but merely as a single motor having winding means.
Plural motors, both of which are Class 185 motors, are classified
in this class. For plural motors of diverse types, one of which
is a Class 185 type motor, see Lines With Other Classes, below.
SECTION II - LINES WITH OTHER CLASSES AND WITHIN THIS CLASS
Plural motors of diverse types, one of which is a Class 185
type motor, are classified in appropriate subclasses of Class 60,
with the exception noted in the paragraph below.
Relative to combinations involving a Class 185 motor and a
winding arrangement therefor, Class 185 takes such combinations
when both the output motor and the winding motor are Class 185 type
motors. Where the winding motor is not a Class 185 motor (as, for
example, tide motors), classification is in the appropriate subclass
of Class 60 with one exception. Combinations involving an electric
motor for winding a Class 185 motor, the electric motor being incapable
of performing other work, are classified in the appropriate winding subclasses
of this class.
SECTION III - SUBCLASS REFERENCES TO THE CURRENT CLASS
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Motors composed of two or more prime movers, with separate
trains running to a common transmitting element, all of which prime movers
are of the class comprising spring motors, weight motors and animal
powered motors.
(1)
Note. See the Class Definition and Lines With Other Classes
of this class for further definition of composite motors of the
type herein classified and for the distinction between such motors
and motor-motor winding combinations.
Power Plants,
subclasses 698+ for motors of types properly classifiable in other
classes than this combined with motors of the type provided for in
this class.
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Composite motors in which energy expended by animals is
converted into mechanical energy in all of the prime movers.
for weight motor features not specific to composite
weight motor combinations, and see the definition of subclass 27
for the definition of weight motors.
This subclass is indented under subclass 4. Composite weight motors which include escapements for controlling
the operation of the motor.
(1)
Note. By the term "escapement", as used
throughout this class, is meant a device which receives energy from
a power plant and by virtue thereof performs a cycle of movements
in which the escapement first causes the power element to cease
its motion and later permits it to resume its motion. Throughout this
class, if the escapement includes a spring or a weight which derives
its energy from another motor, the device is classified in the appropriate
Winding Motor subclass instead of in the Escapement controlled subclass
and a cross-reference is placed in the appropriate Winding, Overwinding
preventers subclass.
for composite spring motors including escapements
and indented subclass 13 for similar structures having also overwinding
prevention means. See (1) Note.
Horology: Time Measuring Systems or Devices,
subclasses 124+ for escapements included in devices which are restricted
to use in instruments employed for measuring time.
Machine Element or Mechanism,
subclasses 111+ and appropriate indented subclasses, for mechanical
movements of the intermittent grip type adapted to be used in winding arrangements.
Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or
Pulling Force,
subclasses 266+ for apparatus for hauling or hoisting a load including
a driven drum which contacts and pulls on a cable.
Horology: Time Measuring Systems or Devices,
subclasses 33 , 50, 147+, 190+, and 206+ for
similar combinations which are restricted to use in time measuring
instruments.
This subclass is indented under subclass 6. Composite weight motors in which the weights are raised
by motor means.
(1)
Note. See the class definition and Lines With Other Classes
of this class for the distinctions made between plural and composite
motors and single motors having a winding motor and for statement
of the line between this class and Class 60.
Horology: Time Measuring Systems or Devices,
subclasses 149+ , and 206+, for spring and weight motors which
derive their energy from other motors, and which are restricted
to use in time measuring instruments.
Mechanical Guns and Projectors,
subclasses 7+ and 16+, for compressing and releasing
devices for springs used to operate devices for projecting missiles
through the air.
This subclass is indented under subclass 10. Composite spring motors in which the springs are wound up
by motor means.
(1)
Note. See the Class Definition and Lines With Other Classes
of this class for the distinctions made between plural and composite
motors and single motors having a winding motor and for a statement
of the line between this class and Class 60.
This subclass is indented under subclass 11. Composite spring motors having shafts rotating in one direction
only, which alternately wind the springs and receive power therefrom,
the connecting trains coming to rest after each alternation.
This subclass is indented under subclass 10. Composite spring motors having means for showing the degree
to which the springs of the motors are wound or for operating an
indicator when the springs need winding.
and 44, for means combined with single weight and
spring motors respectively for indicating the need for winding or
the degree to which the motor has been supplied with potential energy.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Motors comprising means whereby energy expended by animals,
including human beings is converted into mechanical energy.
(1)
Note. Where merely the dead weight of an animal or operator
is used to do work, classification is in the appropriate weight motor
subclass. See, for example, subclass 28 of this class.
This subclass is indented under subclass 15. Motors in which a pivoted seat is the means used to apply
the energy of the animal or human being to a system of levers whereby such
energy is transmitted to an output element.
Endless Belt Power Transmission Systems or Components, particularly
subclasses 202+ for a positive drive belt; and subclasses 237+ for
a friction drive belt.
This subclass is indented under subclass 19. Devices comprising sweeps for use in sweep motors, including
structure unitary therewith or mounted thereon.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Motors in which kinetic energy is derived from the movement
of a mass by virtue of the effects of gravity. Such motors are
generally known as weight motors.
Power Plants,
subclasses 639+ for a motor actuated by accumulating and dumping
liquid or fluent material; and subclass 675 for a gravity water
actuated by weight of condensed steam.
This subclass is indented under subclass 27. Weight motors in which energy is derived from the weight
of the operators without other application of energy by the operators.
This subclass is indented under subclass 29. Oscillating weight motors in which the actuating mass or
masses are mounted on supports subjected to irregular movements,
or to a wave motion.
Horology: Time Measuring Systems or Devices,
subclasses 150 and 208, for self-winding watches which include
weight motors of the type provided for in this subclass.
for composite weight motors which are escapement
controlled, and see the search notes thereunder for related fields
of search, and (1) Note thereto for the definition of the term "escapement".
This subclass is indented under subclass 27. Weight motors having special devices for raising the weights,
as by winding a weight supporting line on a drum.
This subclass is indented under subclass 32. Weight motors having means for indicating the degree to
which the weights are wound or for operating an indicator when the
weights need winding.
Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting, appropriate subclasses, and especially
subclasses 517 and 520+ for changeable exhibitors having
spring motor operating means or spring reels.
Mechanical Guns and Projectors,
subclasses 7+ and 16+ for compressing and releasing
devices for springs used to operate devices for projecting missiles
through the air.
Flexible or Portable Closure, Partition, or Panel, particularly
subclasses 291+ for roll type closures having spring motors when
the motors are combined with a brake or stop, and subclasses 313+ when
not so combined.
Electricity: Transmission to Vehicles,
subclasses 12+ for flexible extensions for electrical transmission
lines, including spring means, and subclasses 91+ for trolley
retrieving devices which are retracted by spring motors.
for composite weight motors which are escapement
controlled, and see the search notes thereunder for related fields
of search, and (1) Note thereto for the definition of the term "escapement".
for composite weight motors having motor operated
winding means and see the search notes thereunder, for spring and
weight motors which derive their energy from other motors.
This subclass is indented under subclass 40. Spring motors having shafts rotating in one direction only,
which alternately wind the springs and receive power therefrom,
the connecting trains coming to rest after each alternation.
This subclass is indented under subclass 39. Spring motors having means for showing the degree to which
the springs of the motors are wound or for operating an indicator
when the springs need winding.
Spring Devices,
subclasses 113 through 182,appropriate subclass therein for springs and the
mounting therefor not including sufficient related structure to
constitute a motor; e.g., subclasses 174+ for a coil-spring type
spring device for moving a tool through (or returning it from, subclass 176)
a work stroke, or for moving some other object (e.g., door latch)
for a condition-changing stroke.
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