US3074280A
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Accelerometer using magnetic torsion
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-01-25
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Granted: 1963-01-22
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Expires: 1980-01-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Eugene C Huebschmann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 22:30
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01P; G01P15/00; G01P15/02; G01P15/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
A DEVICE FOR MEASURING VERY SMALL ACCELERATIONS, COMPRISING; MEANS FOR PROVIDING A MAGNETIC FIELD, A PAIR OF WIRES PASSING THROUGH SAID MAGNETIC FIELD WITH THE PLANE OF SAID WIRES IN THEIR UNDEFLECTED POSITION BEING PARALLEL TO SAID MAGNETIC FIELD, SAID WIRES ENDING IN A LOOP CONNECTING THEM TOGETHER, MEANS FOR HOLDING SAID WIRES UNDER TENSION, MEANS FOR PASSING A CONSTANT CURRENT THROUGH SAID WIRES TO THEREBY PRODUCE A TURNING FORCE ON SAID WIRES, MEANS SUPPORTED ON SAID WIRES FOR OPPOSING SAID TURNING FORCE WHEN THE DEVICE IS SUBJECTED TO AN ACCELERATION, A MIRROR SUPPORTED ON SAID WIRES, A SENSING DEVICE LOCATED IN LIGHT ENERGY RECEIVING RELATION TO SAID MIRROR AND MEANS FOR DIRECTING A BEAM OF LIGHT TOWARD SAID MIRROR FOR REFLECTION TOWARD SAID SENSING DEVICE TO THEREBY PRODUCE AN OUTPUT IN SAID SENSING DEVICE PROPORTIONAL TO THE DEFLECTED POSITION OF SAID MIRROR.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
143 words
A DEVICE FOR MEASURING VERY SMALL ACCELERATIONS, COMPRISING; MEANS FOR PROVIDING A MAGNETIC FIELD, A PAIR OF WIRES PASSING THROUGH SAID MAGNETIC FIELD WITH THE PLANE OF SAID WIRES IN THEIR UNDEFLECTED POSITION BEING PARALLEL TO SAID MAGNETIC FIELD, SAID WIRES ENDING IN A LOOP CONNECTING THEM TOGETHER, MEANS FOR HOLDING SAID WIRES UNDER TENSION, MEANS FOR PASSING A CONSTANT CURRENT THROUGH SAID WIRES TO THEREBY PRODUCE A TURNING FORCE ON SAID WIRES, MEANS SUPPORTED ON SAID WIRES FOR OPPOSING SAID TURNING FORCE WHEN THE DEVICE IS SUBJECTED TO AN ACCELERATION, A MIRROR SUPPORTED ON SAID WIRES, A SENSING DEVICE LOCATED IN LIGHT ENERGY RECEIVING RELATION TO SAID MIRROR AND MEANS FOR DIRECTING A BEAM OF LIGHT TOWARD SAID MIRROR FOR REFLECTION TOWARD SAID SENSING DEVICE TO THEREBY PRODUCE AN OUTPUT IN SAID SENSING DEVICE PROPORTIONAL TO THE DEFLECTED POSITION OF SAID MIRROR.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-01-21 | 1966-07-23 | 1967-01-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-01-21 | 1970-07-23 | 1971-01-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-01-21 | 1974-07-23 | 1975-01-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |