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Measuring and balancing systems for high-speed machines
Assignee: AMF Inc
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Filing: 1958-04-04
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Granted: 1963-02-19
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Expires: 1978-04-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Saul H Silver
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:48
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01M; G01M1/00; G01M1/14; G01M1/16; G01M1/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
IN A SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING THE AMPLITUDES AND ANGULAR POSITIONS OF UNBALANCE OF A ROTOR DRIVEN BY A PRIME MOVER WITH REFERENCE TO TWO SELECTED PLANES DISPOSED NORMAL TO THE AXIS OF ROTATION OF THE ROTOR AND THE SYSTEM INCLUDING VIBRATION PICKUPS AT EACH PLANE CONNECTED RESPECTIVELY WITH SEPARATE ELECTRICAL SIGNAL CHANNELS OF THE SYSTEM AND INCLUDING MEANS FOR CANCELLING IN THE CHANNEL ASSOCIATED WITH EACH PLANE THE EFFECT OF UNBALANCES IN THE OTHER PLANE, THE COMBINATION THEREWITH FOR DETERMINING SAID UNBALANCES WITH IMPROVED ACCURACY OF MEANS COMPRISING, SPEED CONTROL MEANS FOR MAINTAINING THE ROTATION OF THE PRIME MOVER AT A PRESELECTED RATE; AMPLIFIER MEANS COUPLED WITH TUNABLE BAND-PASS FILTER MEANS AND CONNECTED TO SELECTIVELY RECEIVE THE SIGNALS FROM ONE OF SAID CHANNELS, AND SAID FILTER MEANS INCLUDING TUNING MEANS ADJUSTABLE TO
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
IN A SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING THE AMPLITUDES AND ANGULAR POSITIONS OF UNBALANCE OF A ROTOR DRIVEN BY A PRIME MOVER WITH REFERENCE TO TWO SELECTED PLANES DISPOSED NORMAL TO THE AXIS OF ROTATION OF THE ROTOR AND THE SYSTEM INCLUDING VIBRATION PICKUPS AT EACH PLANE CONNECTED RESPECTIVELY WITH SEPARATE ELECTRICAL SIGNAL CHANNELS OF THE SYSTEM AND INCLUDING MEANS FOR CANCELLING IN THE CHANNEL ASSOCIATED WITH EACH PLANE THE EFFECT OF UNBALANCES IN THE OTHER PLANE, THE COMBINATION THEREWITH FOR DETERMINING SAID UNBALANCES WITH IMPROVED ACCURACY OF MEANS COMPRISING, SPEED CONTROL MEANS FOR MAINTAINING THE ROTATION OF THE PRIME MOVER AT A PRESELECTED RATE; AMPLIFIER MEANS COUPLED WITH TUNABLE BAND-PASS FILTER MEANS AND CONNECTED TO SELECTIVELY RECEIVE THE SIGNALS FROM ONE OF SAID CHANNELS, AND SAID FILTER MEANS INCLUDING TUNING MEANS ADJUSTABLE TO
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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) | 1966-02-18 | 1966-08-20 | 1967-02-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-02-18 | 1970-08-20 | 1971-02-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-02-18 | 1974-08-20 | 1975-02-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |