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US3113179A
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Method and apparatus for recording
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1960-02-15
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Granted: 1963-12-03
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Expires: 1980-02-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr William E Glenn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 12:09
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04N; H04N5/00; H04N5/76; H04N5/80; H04N5/82; G; G06; G06K; G06K1/00; G06K1/12; G06K1/126; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S430/00; Y10S430/143
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
THE METHOD OF RECORDING INFORMATION CORRESPONDING TO AN INFORMATION-CONTAINING INPUT IN THE FORM OF MINUTE DEPRESSIONS ON A SURFACE AREA OF THERMOPLASTIC MATERIAL COMPRISING THE STEPS OF ESTABLISHING A CHARGE PATTERN ON SAID SURFACE AREA WHICH IS A FUNCTION OF THE INFORMATIONCONTAINING INPUT, HEATING THE SURFACE OF THE THERMOPLASTIC MATERIAL TO A LIQUID STATE, AND SUBSEQUENTLY RESTORING THE LIQUID SURFACE TO A SOLID STATE SO THAT DEPRESSIONS THEREIN PRODUCED BY ELECTROSTATIC FORCES DUE TO THE CHARGE PATTERN ARE PRESERVED INDEPENDENTLY OF THE PRESERVATION OF THE CHARGE PATTERN.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
87 words
THE METHOD OF RECORDING INFORMATION CORRESPONDING TO AN INFORMATION-CONTAINING INPUT IN THE FORM OF MINUTE DEPRESSIONS ON A SURFACE AREA OF THERMOPLASTIC MATERIAL COMPRISING THE STEPS OF ESTABLISHING A CHARGE PATTERN ON SAID SURFACE AREA WHICH IS A FUNCTION OF THE INFORMATIONCONTAINING INPUT, HEATING THE SURFACE OF THE THERMOPLASTIC MATERIAL TO A LIQUID STATE, AND SUBSEQUENTLY RESTORING THE LIQUID SURFACE TO A SOLID STATE SO THAT DEPRESSIONS THEREIN PRODUCED BY ELECTROSTATIC FORCES DUE TO THE CHARGE PATTERN ARE PRESERVED INDEPENDENTLY OF THE PRESERVATION OF THE CHARGE PATTERN.
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) | 1966-12-02 | 1967-06-03 | 1967-12-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-12-02 | 1971-06-03 | 1971-12-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-12-02 | 1975-06-03 | 1975-12-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |