US3104057A
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Assignee: Universal Controls Inc
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Filing: 1960-11-14
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Granted: 1963-09-17
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Expires: 1980-11-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Gardner L Grant
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 09:34
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F9/00; G07F9/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
AT A TOLL STATION, MEANS FOR PRODUCING A PULSE EACH TIME A CORRECT FARE IS PAID, A PULSE-COUNTING CIRCUIT ACTIVATABLE BY A PULSE TO STORE A PULSE, "STOP" AND "GO" LIGHTS, MEANS ACTIVATABLE BY THE STORAGE OF A PULSE ON THE PULSECOUNTING CIRCUIT TO CHANGE THE LIGHTS FROM "STOP" TO "GO," MEANS OPERATIVE, BY A VEHICLE DEPARTING FROM THE STATION, TO CANCEL THE STORED PULSE FROM THE PULSE-COUNTING CIRCUIT AND HENCE TO CHANGE THE LIGHTS FROM "GO" TO "STOP," AND MEANS IN THE PULSE-COUNTING CIRCUIT OPERATIVE, IN THE EVENT THE FIRST PULSE STORED IS NOT CANCELLED THEREFROM BEFORE THE NEXT PULSE IS PRODUCED, TO STORE UP THE SECOND PULSE WHEREUPON DEACTIVATION OF THE PULSE-COUNTING CIRCUIT, TO CANCEL THE STORED PULSES, REQUIRES OPERATING OF THE VEHICLEACTUATED MEANS TWICE TO CHANGE THE LIGHTS FROM "GO" TO "STOP" SO THAT THE LIGHTS WILL NOT BE CHANGED FROM "GO" TO "STOP" UNTIL THE TWO FARES HAVE BEEN CANCELLED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
AT A TOLL STATION, MEANS FOR PRODUCING A PULSE EACH TIME A CORRECT FARE IS PAID, A PULSE-COUNTING CIRCUIT ACTIVATABLE BY A PULSE TO STORE A PULSE, "STOP" AND "GO" LIGHTS, MEANS ACTIVATABLE BY THE STORAGE OF A PULSE ON THE PULSECOUNTING CIRCUIT TO CHANGE THE LIGHTS FROM "STOP" TO "GO," MEANS OPERATIVE, BY A VEHICLE DEPARTING FROM THE STATION, TO CANCEL THE STORED PULSE FROM THE PULSE-COUNTING CIRCUIT AND HENCE TO CHANGE THE LIGHTS FROM "GO" TO "STOP," AND MEANS IN THE PULSE-COUNTING CIRCUIT OPERATIVE, IN THE EVENT THE FIRST PULSE STORED IS NOT CANCELLED THEREFROM BEFORE THE NEXT PULSE IS PRODUCED, TO STORE UP THE SECOND PULSE WHEREUPON DEACTIVATION OF THE PULSE-COUNTING CIRCUIT, TO CANCEL THE STORED PULSES, REQUIRES OPERATING OF THE VEHICLEACTUATED MEANS TWICE TO CHANGE THE LIGHTS FROM "GO" TO "STOP" SO THAT THE LIGHTS WILL NOT BE CHANGED FROM "GO" TO "STOP" UNTIL THE TWO FARES HAVE BEEN CANCELLED.
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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) | 1966-09-16 | 1967-03-18 | 1967-09-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-09-16 | 1971-03-18 | 1971-09-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-09-16 | 1975-03-18 | 1975-09-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |