US3089594A
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Shape and height detection
Assignee: OI Glass Inc
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Filing: 1960-06-13
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Granted: 1963-05-14
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Expires: 1980-06-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard L Early
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 15:38
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01B; G01B11/00; G01B11/24; G01B11/245; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S209/00; Y10S209/934
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
AN APPARATUS FOR COMPARING THE INSTANTANEOUS POSITION OF ONE PART OF AN ARTICLE WITH ANOTHER PART OF AN ARTICLE WHICH COMPRISES MEANS FOR MOVING SAID ARTICLE IN A CONTINUOUS PATH PAST AN INSPECTION STATION, A SOURCE OF RADIANT ENERGY MOUNTED ADJACENT SAID INSPECTION STATION FOR DIRECTING A BEAM OF RADIANT ENERGY TRANSVERSELY OF SAID PATH IN POSITION TO BE INTERCEPTED BY THE ARTICLE A PHOTOCELL POSITIONED WITH ITS LINE OF SIGHT IN POSITION TO INTERCEPT SAID BEAM OF RADIANT ENERGY WHEREBY A FIRST VOLTAGE PULSE IS PRODUCED WHEN THE ARTICLE ENTERS THE BEAM
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) | 1966-05-13 | 1966-11-12 | 1967-05-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-05-13 | 1970-11-12 | 1971-05-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-05-13 | 1974-11-12 | 1975-05-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |