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US3122227A
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Test means for paper and currency
Assignee: Automatic Canteen Co
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Filing: 1961-02-27
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Granted: 1964-02-25
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Expires: 1981-02-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Floyd V Bookout
- 👤 Richard T Pfluger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 21:23
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01J; G01J3/00; G01J3/28; G01J3/30; G01J3/36; G01J3/46; G01J3/50; G01J3/51; G01J3/513; G07; G07D; G07D7/00; G07D7/06; G07D7/12; G07D7/1205
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
A CURRENCY TESTING ARRANGEMENT FOR DETERMINING THE VALIDITY OF A CURRENCY NOTE HAVING A PLURALITY OF DIFFERENTLY COLORED AREAS COMPRISING MEANS FOR TRANSMITTING LIGHT OF A PLURALITY OF DIFFERENT FREQUENCIES TO RESPECTIVE AREAS OF SAID NOTE, A PLURALITY OF LIGHT FILTERS EACH ASSOCIATED WITH A RESPECTIVE AREA OF SAID NOTE, AND A PLURALITY OF LIGHT RESPONSIVE MEANS EACH ASSOCIATED WITH A RESPECTIVE FILTER, EACH OF SAID FILTERS INTERPOSED BETWEEN AN AREA OF SAID NOTE AND THE LIGHT RESPONSIVE MEANS ASSOCIATED THEREWITH TO TRANSMIT TO SAID LIGHT RESPONSIVE MEANS ONLY WELECTED LIGHT FREQUENCIES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
A CURRENCY TESTING ARRANGEMENT FOR DETERMINING THE VALIDITY OF A CURRENCY NOTE HAVING A PLURALITY OF DIFFERENTLY COLORED AREAS COMPRISING MEANS FOR TRANSMITTING LIGHT OF A PLURALITY OF DIFFERENT FREQUENCIES TO RESPECTIVE AREAS OF SAID NOTE, A PLURALITY OF LIGHT FILTERS EACH ASSOCIATED WITH A RESPECTIVE AREA OF SAID NOTE, AND A PLURALITY OF LIGHT RESPONSIVE MEANS EACH ASSOCIATED WITH A RESPECTIVE FILTER, EACH OF SAID FILTERS INTERPOSED BETWEEN AN AREA OF SAID NOTE AND THE LIGHT RESPONSIVE MEANS ASSOCIATED THEREWITH TO TRANSMIT TO SAID LIGHT RESPONSIVE MEANS ONLY WELECTED LIGHT FREQUENCIES.
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) | 1967-02-24 | 1967-08-26 | 1968-02-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-02-24 | 1971-08-26 | 1972-02-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-02-24 | 1975-08-26 | 1976-02-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |