US3073153A
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Moisture measuring system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-01-19
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Granted: 1963-01-15
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Expires: 1980-01-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Alger L Petitjean
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 02:56
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N5/00; G01N5/04; G01N5/045; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S162/00; Y10S162/06; Y10S162/09; Y10S162/10; Y10S162/11
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
188 words
IN APPARATUS FOR MEASURING THE MOISTURE CONTENT OF CONTINUOUSLY MOVING SHEET MATERIAL PRIOR TO THE DRYING THEREOF, IN COMBINATION, MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE BASIS WEIGHT OF THE SHEET MATERIAL BEFORE DRYING FOR PRODUCING A FIRST OUTPUT SIGNAL WHICH IS A FUNCTION OF SAID BASIS WEIGHT; MEANS FOR PRODUCING A SECOND OUTPUT SIGNAL WHICH IS A FUNCTION OF THE LINEAL SPEED OF SAID CONTINOUSLY MOVING SHEET MATERIAL BEFORE DRYING; MEANS FOR PRODUCING A THIRD OUTPUT SIGNAL WHICH IS A FUNCTION OF SAID LINEAL SPEED AFTER THE DRYING OF SAID SHEET MATERIAL; MEANS RESPONSIVE TO SAID SECOND AND THIRD OUTPUT SIGNALS FOR PRODUCING A FOURTH OUTPUT SIGNAL WHICH IS A FUNCTION OF THE DRAW COEFFICIENT OF SAID CONTINUOUSLY MOVING SHEET; MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE BONE DRY MATERIAL CONTENT PER UNIT AREA PRESENT IN SAID SHEET MATERIAL AFTER DRYING OF THE SAME AND FOR PRODUCING A FIFTH OUTPUT SIGNAL WHICH IS A FUNCTION OF SAID BONE DRY MATERIAL; AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO SAID FOURTH AND FIFTH OUTPUT SIGNALS FOR PRODUCING A SIXTH OUTPUT SIGNAL WHICH IS A FUNCTION OF THE MOISTURE CONTENT OF SAID SHEET MATERIAL BEFORE THE SAME IS DRIED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
188 words
IN APPARATUS FOR MEASURING THE MOISTURE CONTENT OF CONTINUOUSLY MOVING SHEET MATERIAL PRIOR TO THE DRYING THEREOF, IN COMBINATION, MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE BASIS WEIGHT OF THE SHEET MATERIAL BEFORE DRYING FOR PRODUCING A FIRST OUTPUT SIGNAL WHICH IS A FUNCTION OF SAID BASIS WEIGHT; MEANS FOR PRODUCING A SECOND OUTPUT SIGNAL WHICH IS A FUNCTION OF THE LINEAL SPEED OF SAID CONTINOUSLY MOVING SHEET MATERIAL BEFORE DRYING; MEANS FOR PRODUCING A THIRD OUTPUT SIGNAL WHICH IS A FUNCTION OF SAID LINEAL SPEED AFTER THE DRYING OF SAID SHEET MATERIAL; MEANS RESPONSIVE TO SAID SECOND AND THIRD OUTPUT SIGNALS FOR PRODUCING A FOURTH OUTPUT SIGNAL WHICH IS A FUNCTION OF THE DRAW COEFFICIENT OF SAID CONTINUOUSLY MOVING SHEET; MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE BONE DRY MATERIAL CONTENT PER UNIT AREA PRESENT IN SAID SHEET MATERIAL AFTER DRYING OF THE SAME AND FOR PRODUCING A FIFTH OUTPUT SIGNAL WHICH IS A FUNCTION OF SAID BONE DRY MATERIAL; AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO SAID FOURTH AND FIFTH OUTPUT SIGNALS FOR PRODUCING A SIXTH OUTPUT SIGNAL WHICH IS A FUNCTION OF THE MOISTURE CONTENT OF SAID SHEET MATERIAL BEFORE THE SAME IS DRIED.
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) | 1966-01-14 | 1966-07-16 | 1967-01-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-01-14 | 1970-07-16 | 1971-01-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-01-14 | 1974-07-16 | 1975-01-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |