US3174133A
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Actuation of on-off outputs from electronic digital computer device
Assignee: Leeds and Northrup Co
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Filing: 1961-05-12
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Granted: 1965-03-16
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Expires: 1981-05-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Irvin A Kunzman
- 👤 Wallace B Jakacki
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 16:16
CPC Classifications
G; G05; G05B; G05B19/00; G05B19/02; G05B19/04; G05B19/042; G05B2219/00; G05B2219/20; G05B2219/25; G05B2219/25242; G06; G06F; G06F11/00; G06F11/07; G06F11/0796
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
A SYSTEM FOR THE CONTROL OF THE POSITION OF A PLURALITY OF TWO-POSITION DEVICES, COMPRISING MEANS FOR PRODUCING AN ADDRESS SIGNAL IN DIGITAL FORM WHICH UNIQUELY IDENTIFIES A SELECTED ONE OF SAID DEVICES AND A COMMAND SIGNAL WHICH IDENTIFIES THE POSITION TO BE ASSUMED BY SAID SELECTED DEVICE AND FOR SUBSEQUENTLY PRODUCING THE COMPLEMENT OF SAID ADDRESS SIGNAL, DECODING MEANS CONNECTED TO RECEIVE SAID SIGNALS AND SAID COMPLEMENT, CIRCUIT MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID DEVICES FOR CONTROLLING THEIR OPERATION, AND STEP-BY-STEP RELAY MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID DECODING MEANS RESPONSIVE SEQUENTIALLY TO THE APPLICATION OF SAID ADDRESS TO SAID DECODING MEANS FOR PARTIALLY CONDITIONING SAID CIRCUIT MEANS FOR OPERATION OF SAID IDENTIFIED DEVICE TO ITS DESIRED POSITION AND TO THE SUBSEQUENT APPLICATION OF SAID COMPLEMENT FOR COMPLETION OF THE CONDITIONING OF SAID CIRCUIT MEANS FOR OPERATION OF SAID IDENTIFIED DEVICE TO SAID DESIRED POSITION BY SAID COMMAND SIGNAL.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
146 words
A SYSTEM FOR THE CONTROL OF THE POSITION OF A PLURALITY OF TWO-POSITION DEVICES, COMPRISING MEANS FOR PRODUCING AN ADDRESS SIGNAL IN DIGITAL FORM WHICH UNIQUELY IDENTIFIES A SELECTED ONE OF SAID DEVICES AND A COMMAND SIGNAL WHICH IDENTIFIES THE POSITION TO BE ASSUMED BY SAID SELECTED DEVICE AND FOR SUBSEQUENTLY PRODUCING THE COMPLEMENT OF SAID ADDRESS SIGNAL, DECODING MEANS CONNECTED TO RECEIVE SAID SIGNALS AND SAID COMPLEMENT, CIRCUIT MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID DEVICES FOR CONTROLLING THEIR OPERATION, AND STEP-BY-STEP RELAY MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID DECODING MEANS RESPONSIVE SEQUENTIALLY TO THE APPLICATION OF SAID ADDRESS TO SAID DECODING MEANS FOR PARTIALLY CONDITIONING SAID CIRCUIT MEANS FOR OPERATION OF SAID IDENTIFIED DEVICE TO ITS DESIRED POSITION AND TO THE SUBSEQUENT APPLICATION OF SAID COMPLEMENT FOR COMPLETION OF THE CONDITIONING OF SAID CIRCUIT MEANS FOR OPERATION OF SAID IDENTIFIED DEVICE TO SAID DESIRED POSITION BY SAID COMMAND SIGNAL.
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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) | 1968-03-15 | 1968-09-14 | 1969-03-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-03-15 | 1972-09-14 | 1973-03-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-03-15 | 1976-09-14 | 1977-03-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |