US3091040A
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Message generator
Assignee: ACF Industries Inc
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Filing: 1960-09-19
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Granted: 1963-05-28
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Expires: 1980-09-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert E Schierhorst
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 14:09
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41G; F41G7/00; F41G7/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
A CODED MESSAGE GENERATOR FOR PRODUCING A TRAIN OF MESSAGE PULSES FOR DISPLAY ON THE TRACK MAINTENANCE CONSOLE OF A GUIDANCE SYSTEM SIMULATOR, SAID GENERATOR INCLUDING BEAM SWITCHING ELECTRON TUBE COMMUTATOR MEANS HAVING A PLURALITY OF ARRAYS OF ELECTRODES, SAID COMMUTATOR HAVING MEANS FOR FORMING AN ELECTRON BEAM, OUTPUT MEANS, SWITCH MEANS CONNECTING SELECTED ONES OF SAID ARRAYS TO SAID OUTPUT MEANS, MEANS FOR REMOTELY OPERATING SAID SWITCH MEANS, MEANS FOR CAUSING SAID ELECTRON BEAM TO PASS FROM ONE ARRAY TO THE NEXT, AND MEANS CONNECTING SAID OUTPUT MEANS TO SAID TRACK MAINTENANCE CONSOLE, SAID CONNECTING MEANS BEING RESPONSIVE TO THE ELECTRON BEAM FOR SELECTIVELY PRODUCING AN OUTPUT PULSE
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
A CODED MESSAGE GENERATOR FOR PRODUCING A TRAIN OF MESSAGE PULSES FOR DISPLAY ON THE TRACK MAINTENANCE CONSOLE OF A GUIDANCE SYSTEM SIMULATOR, SAID GENERATOR INCLUDING BEAM SWITCHING ELECTRON TUBE COMMUTATOR MEANS HAVING A PLURALITY OF ARRAYS OF ELECTRODES, SAID COMMUTATOR HAVING MEANS FOR FORMING AN ELECTRON BEAM, OUTPUT MEANS, SWITCH MEANS CONNECTING SELECTED ONES OF SAID ARRAYS TO SAID OUTPUT MEANS, MEANS FOR REMOTELY OPERATING SAID SWITCH MEANS, MEANS FOR CAUSING SAID ELECTRON BEAM TO PASS FROM ONE ARRAY TO THE NEXT, AND MEANS CONNECTING SAID OUTPUT MEANS TO SAID TRACK MAINTENANCE CONSOLE, SAID CONNECTING MEANS BEING RESPONSIVE TO THE ELECTRON BEAM FOR SELECTIVELY PRODUCING AN OUTPUT PULSE
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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) | 1966-05-27 | 1966-11-26 | 1967-05-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-05-27 | 1970-11-26 | 1971-05-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-05-27 | 1974-11-26 | 1975-05-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |