US3134895A
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Data processing apparatus
Assignee: Northrop Grumman Guidance and Electronics Co Inc
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Filing: 1960-06-23
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Granted: 1964-05-26
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Expires: 1980-06-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Welchman William Gordon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 16:57
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06K; G06K17/00; G06K17/0003; G06K17/0009
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
73 words
AN APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING A PLURALITY OF PHYSICAL LY IDENTICAL, UNIQUELY CODED DATA BEARING SHEETS COMPRISING, AN OPEN GUIDE SYSTEM ALONG WHICH SAID SHEETS MAY BE TRANSPORTED, SAID OPEN GUIDE SYSTEM INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF PARALLEL SPACED GUIDE MEANS FOR SUPPORTING SAID SHEETS AT THEIR EDGES, AND MEANS FOR ESTABLISHING A FLUID PRESSURE GRADIENT ALONG SAID OPEN GUIDE SYSTEM WHEREBY TO TRANSPORT SAID SHEETS IN A DIRECTION DETERMINED BY SAID FLUID PRESSURE GRADIENT.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
73 words
AN APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING A PLURALITY OF PHYSICAL LY IDENTICAL, UNIQUELY CODED DATA BEARING SHEETS COMPRISING, AN OPEN GUIDE SYSTEM ALONG WHICH SAID SHEETS MAY BE TRANSPORTED, SAID OPEN GUIDE SYSTEM INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF PARALLEL SPACED GUIDE MEANS FOR SUPPORTING SAID SHEETS AT THEIR EDGES, AND MEANS FOR ESTABLISHING A FLUID PRESSURE GRADIENT ALONG SAID OPEN GUIDE SYSTEM WHEREBY TO TRANSPORT SAID SHEETS IN A DIRECTION DETERMINED BY SAID FLUID PRESSURE GRADIENT.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
DATA PROCESSING APPARATUS AS DEFINED BY CLAIM 1 FURTHER INCLUDING IDENTIFICATION MEANS FOR READING SAID CODED SHEETS AS THEY ARE TRANSPORTED UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF SAID FLUID PRESSURE GRADIENT.
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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) | 1967-05-26 | 1967-11-25 | 1968-05-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-05-26 | 1971-11-25 | 1972-05-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-05-26 | 1975-11-25 | 1976-05-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |