US3154774A
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Self contained electrical impact indicator
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-01-28
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Granted: 1964-10-27
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Expires: 1983-01-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Clair V Ochs
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 21:43
CPC Classifications
B; B61; B61L; B61L1/00; B61L1/20; B61L17/00; G; G01; G01P; G01P15/00; G01P15/02; G01P15/08; G01P15/135
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
AN IMPACT INDICATOR TO INDICATE WHEN IT HAS BEEN SUBJECTED TO AN IMPACT EXCEEDING A PREDETERMINED MAGNITUDE, WHICH COMPRISES AT LEAST ONE INCLINED PLANE, A VERTICALLY DISPOSED CHUTE EXTENDING DOWNWARDLY FROM THE TOP OF SAID INCLINED PLANE, A CYLINDRICAL BATTERY HAVING A CENTRAL POSITIVE TERMINAL AND THE CASE OF WHICH SERVES AS A NEGATIVE TERMINAL, SAID CYLINDRICAL BATTERY BEING REVOLVABLY MOUNTED AS AN INERTIAL MASS FOR MOVEMENT ON THE SURFACE OF SAID INCLINED PLANE, THE HEIGHT OF SAID INCLINED PLANE BEING DIMENSIONED SO THAT SAID BATTERY WILL ROLL UP THE INCLINED PLANE AND FALL INTO SAID CHUTE IF THE IMPACT EXCEEDS SAID PREDETERMINED MAGNITUDE, AN ELECTRIC BULB HAVING A POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE TERMINAL MOUNTED IN THE BASE OF SAID INDICATOR AND MEANS TO COUPLE SAID BATTERY TO SAID BULB TERMINALS TO ENERGIZE SAID BULB WHEN SAID BATTERY FALLS INTO SAID CHUTE, THEREBY TO PROVIDE A VISUAL INDICATION OF THE PRESENCE OF SAID BATTERY WITHIN SAID CHUTE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
AN IMPACT INDICATOR TO INDICATE WHEN IT HAS BEEN SUBJECTED TO AN IMPACT EXCEEDING A PREDETERMINED MAGNITUDE, WHICH COMPRISES AT LEAST ONE INCLINED PLANE, A VERTICALLY DISPOSED CHUTE EXTENDING DOWNWARDLY FROM THE TOP OF SAID INCLINED PLANE, A CYLINDRICAL BATTERY HAVING A CENTRAL POSITIVE TERMINAL AND THE CASE OF WHICH SERVES AS A NEGATIVE TERMINAL, SAID CYLINDRICAL BATTERY BEING REVOLVABLY MOUNTED AS AN INERTIAL MASS FOR MOVEMENT ON THE SURFACE OF SAID INCLINED PLANE, THE HEIGHT OF SAID INCLINED PLANE BEING DIMENSIONED SO THAT SAID BATTERY WILL ROLL UP THE INCLINED PLANE AND FALL INTO SAID CHUTE IF THE IMPACT EXCEEDS SAID PREDETERMINED MAGNITUDE, AN ELECTRIC BULB HAVING A POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE TERMINAL MOUNTED IN THE BASE OF SAID INDICATOR AND MEANS TO COUPLE SAID BATTERY TO SAID BULB TERMINALS TO ENERGIZE SAID BULB WHEN SAID BATTERY FALLS INTO SAID CHUTE, THEREBY TO PROVIDE A VISUAL INDICATION OF THE PRESENCE OF SAID BATTERY WITHIN SAID CHUTE.
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) | 1967-10-27 | 1968-04-27 | 1968-10-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-10-27 | 1972-04-27 | 1972-10-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-10-27 | 1976-04-27 | 1976-10-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |