US3176125A
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Recording system for vehicle traffic
Assignee: SPX Technologies Inc
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Filing: 1961-05-29
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Granted: 1965-03-30
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Expires: 1981-05-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Willis R Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 04:18
CPC Classifications
B; B61; B61L; B61L25/00; B61L25/02; B61L25/04; B61L25/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
A RECORDING SYSTEM FOR PRINTING ARRIVAL TIMES ON A RECORD SHEET AT A CONTROL OFFICE OF A VEHICLE WHEN IT ARRIVES AT FIELD STATIONS AT THE ENDS OF PASSING SIDINGS IN A SINGLE TRACK RIGHT-AWAY COMPRISING, NORMALLY AT REST CODE COMMUNICATION MEANS CONNECTING A CONTROL OFFICE AND THE FIELD STATIONS OPERABLE THROUGH A CYCLE OF OPERATION TO COMMUNICATE AN INDICATION TO THE CONTROL OFFICE IN RESPONSE TO THE ARRIVAL OF A VEHICLE AT ONE OF THE PASSING SIDINGS, TRACKING MEANS AT THE CONTROL OFFICE FOR INDENTIFYING AND TRACKING THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE SEVERAL FIELD STATIONS ALONG THE RIGHT-OF-WAY, AND RECORDING MEANS AT THE CONTROL OFFICE RESPONSIVE TO AN INDICATION RECEIVED FROM A FIELD STATION BY SAID CODE COMMUNICATION MEANS FOR TYPING THE ARRIVAL TIME OF THE VEHICLE ON A RECORD SHEET IN A POSITION SELECTED BY SAID TRACKING MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
A RECORDING SYSTEM FOR PRINTING ARRIVAL TIMES ON A RECORD SHEET AT A CONTROL OFFICE OF A VEHICLE WHEN IT ARRIVES AT FIELD STATIONS AT THE ENDS OF PASSING SIDINGS IN A SINGLE TRACK RIGHT-AWAY COMPRISING, NORMALLY AT REST CODE COMMUNICATION MEANS CONNECTING A CONTROL OFFICE AND THE FIELD STATIONS OPERABLE THROUGH A CYCLE OF OPERATION TO COMMUNICATE AN INDICATION TO THE CONTROL OFFICE IN RESPONSE TO THE ARRIVAL OF A VEHICLE AT ONE OF THE PASSING SIDINGS, TRACKING MEANS AT THE CONTROL OFFICE FOR INDENTIFYING AND TRACKING THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE SEVERAL FIELD STATIONS ALONG THE RIGHT-OF-WAY, AND RECORDING MEANS AT THE CONTROL OFFICE RESPONSIVE TO AN INDICATION RECEIVED FROM A FIELD STATION BY SAID CODE COMMUNICATION MEANS FOR TYPING THE ARRIVAL TIME OF THE VEHICLE ON A RECORD SHEET IN A POSITION SELECTED BY SAID TRACKING MEANS.
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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) | 1968-03-29 | 1968-09-28 | 1969-03-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-03-29 | 1972-09-28 | 1973-03-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-03-29 | 1976-09-28 | 1977-03-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |