US3076340A
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Compensated gravity measuring device
Assignee: Texas Instruments Inc
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Filing: 1958-12-18
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Granted: 1963-02-05
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Expires: 1978-12-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Buford M Baker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 21:39
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01V; G01V7/00; G01V7/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
A QUARTZ TEMPERATURE-COMPENSATING GRAVITY MEASURING DEVICE COMPRISING A QUARTZ SUPPORT, A QUARTZ MASS, A QUARTZ ARM HAVING ONE END PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO SAID SUPPORT FOR SUPPORTING SAID MASS, A QUARTZ SPRING HAVING ONE END SUPPORTINGLY ATTACHED TO SAID ARM, A HOLLOW ONE END SUPPORTINGLY ATTACHED TO SAID ARM, A HOLLOW QUARTZ TUBE FILLED WITH GAS UNDER PRESSURE AND HAVING AN ARCUATE SEGMENT, ONE END OF SAID TUBE BEING MOUNTED UPON SAID SUPPORT AND THE OTHER END OF SAID TUBE BEING FREE IN SPACE, AND A PHYSICAL CONNECTION BETWEEN THE FREE END OF SAID TUBE AND THE OTHER END OF SAID SPRING, SAID ARCUATE SEGMENT OF SAID TUBE BEING POSITIONED SUCH THAT THE FREE END THEREOF MOVES TOWARD SAID SPRING UPON AN INCREASE IN TEMPERATURE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
A QUARTZ TEMPERATURE-COMPENSATING GRAVITY MEASURING DEVICE COMPRISING A QUARTZ SUPPORT, A QUARTZ MASS, A QUARTZ ARM HAVING ONE END PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO SAID SUPPORT FOR SUPPORTING SAID MASS, A QUARTZ SPRING HAVING ONE END SUPPORTINGLY ATTACHED TO SAID ARM, A HOLLOW ONE END SUPPORTINGLY ATTACHED TO SAID ARM, A HOLLOW QUARTZ TUBE FILLED WITH GAS UNDER PRESSURE AND HAVING AN ARCUATE SEGMENT, ONE END OF SAID TUBE BEING MOUNTED UPON SAID SUPPORT AND THE OTHER END OF SAID TUBE BEING FREE IN SPACE, AND A PHYSICAL CONNECTION BETWEEN THE FREE END OF SAID TUBE AND THE OTHER END OF SAID SPRING, SAID ARCUATE SEGMENT OF SAID TUBE BEING POSITIONED SUCH THAT THE FREE END THEREOF MOVES TOWARD SAID SPRING UPON AN INCREASE IN TEMPERATURE.
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) | 1966-02-04 | 1966-08-06 | 1967-02-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-02-04 | 1970-08-06 | 1971-02-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-02-04 | 1974-08-06 | 1975-02-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |