US3087148A
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Digital transducer system
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1959-07-30
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Granted: 1963-04-23
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Expires: 1979-07-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Frederick A Ludewig
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 09:54
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02F; G02F1/00; G02F1/01; G02F1/03; G02B; G02B27/00; G02B27/28; G02F7/00; H; H03; H03M; H03M1/00; H03M1/12; H03M1/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
IN A DIGITAL TRANSDUCER ASSEMBLY THE COMBINATION COMPRISING A STRESS SENSITIVE MEMBER OF VARYING TRANSMISSION CHARACTERISTICS TO MODIFY A BEAM OF RADIANT ENERGY TO PRODUCE A CYCLICALLY VARYING OUTPUT IN RESPONSE TO A VARYING ANALOGUE INPUT PARAMETER, MEANS TO APPLY SAID VARYING ANALOGUE INPUT TO SAID STRESS SENSITIVE MEMBER IN SUCH A MANNER THAT DIFFERENT PORTIONS THEREOF MODIFY SAID RADIANT ENERGY WITH INCREASING INPUT AT CYCLICALLY RECURRING RATES RELATED IN A PREDETERMINED CODED FASHION, AND MEANS TO RECEIVE THE VARIOUS CYCLICALLY MODIFIED RADIANT ENERGIES AND PRODUCE A DIGITAL INDICATION FOR EACH ALTERNATION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
IN A DIGITAL TRANSDUCER ASSEMBLY THE COMBINATION COMPRISING A STRESS SENSITIVE MEMBER OF VARYING TRANSMISSION CHARACTERISTICS TO MODIFY A BEAM OF RADIANT ENERGY TO PRODUCE A CYCLICALLY VARYING OUTPUT IN RESPONSE TO A VARYING ANALOGUE INPUT PARAMETER, MEANS TO APPLY SAID VARYING ANALOGUE INPUT TO SAID STRESS SENSITIVE MEMBER IN SUCH A MANNER THAT DIFFERENT PORTIONS THEREOF MODIFY SAID RADIANT ENERGY WITH INCREASING INPUT AT CYCLICALLY RECURRING RATES RELATED IN A PREDETERMINED CODED FASHION, AND MEANS TO RECEIVE THE VARIOUS CYCLICALLY MODIFIED RADIANT ENERGIES AND PRODUCE A DIGITAL INDICATION FOR EACH ALTERNATION.
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) | 1966-04-22 | 1966-10-22 | 1967-04-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-22 | 1970-10-22 | 1971-04-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-22 | 1974-10-22 | 1975-04-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |