US3167667A
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Piezoelectric force controller
Assignee: Lear Siegler Inc
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Filing: 1962-08-08
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Granted: 1965-01-26
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Expires: 1982-08-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Lukso Richard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 23:13
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01L; G01L1/00; G01L1/16; B; B06; B06B; B06B1/00; B06B1/02; B06B1/06; B06B1/0644; B06B1/0648; B64; B64D; B64D45/00; B64D2045/0085
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
A MOVEMENT SENSOR COMPRISING: A PIEZOELECTRIC CRYSTAL ADAPTED TO EMIT A SIGNAL WHEN DEFORMED WITH THE SIGNAL BEING GENERALLY PROPORTIONATE TO THE DEFORMATION; ACTIVE MEANS OPERABLY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID CRYSTAL AND CAUSING A FORCE TENDING TO CONSTANTLY DEFORM SAID CRYSTAL; SAID CRYSTAL NORMALLY BEING RESTRAINED FROM DEFORMATION BY CONTACT WITH AN ELEMENT, THE MOVEMENT OF WHICH IS TO BE SENSED; AND SAID CRYSTAL BEING MOUNTED TO ALLOW DEFORMATION BY SAID FORCE IN AN AMOUNT GENERALLY PROPORTIONATE TO MOVEMENT OF SAID ELEMENT, THEREBY CREATING A SIGNAL GENERALLY PROPORTIONATE TO MOVEMENT OF SAID ELEMENT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
A MOVEMENT SENSOR COMPRISING: A PIEZOELECTRIC CRYSTAL ADAPTED TO EMIT A SIGNAL WHEN DEFORMED WITH THE SIGNAL BEING GENERALLY PROPORTIONATE TO THE DEFORMATION; ACTIVE MEANS OPERABLY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID CRYSTAL AND CAUSING A FORCE TENDING TO CONSTANTLY DEFORM SAID CRYSTAL; SAID CRYSTAL NORMALLY BEING RESTRAINED FROM DEFORMATION BY CONTACT WITH AN ELEMENT, THE MOVEMENT OF WHICH IS TO BE SENSED; AND SAID CRYSTAL BEING MOUNTED TO ALLOW DEFORMATION BY SAID FORCE IN AN AMOUNT GENERALLY PROPORTIONATE TO MOVEMENT OF SAID ELEMENT, THEREBY CREATING A SIGNAL GENERALLY PROPORTIONATE TO MOVEMENT OF SAID ELEMENT.
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) | 1968-01-26 | 1968-07-27 | 1969-01-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-01-26 | 1972-07-27 | 1973-01-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-01-26 | 1976-07-27 | 1977-01-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |