US3192418A
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Ultrasonic transducers
Assignee: Automation Industries Inc
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Filing: 1960-02-26
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Granted: 1965-06-29
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Expires: 1980-02-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond E Sansom
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 04:43
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10K; G10K11/00; G10K11/18; G10K11/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
76 words
AN ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCER FOR USE IN ULTRASONICALLY INSPECTING A TEST OBJECT COMPRISING AN ELEMENT HAVING AN ENERGY-EMITTING FACE AND ADAPTED WHEN ENERGIZED TO GENERATE AN ULTRASONIC BEAM PROPAGATING FROM SAID FACE, AND REFLECTOR MEANS COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF PLANE REFLECTING SURFACES OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID FACE AND DISPOSED IN THE PATH OF SAID BEAM, AT PREDETERMINED DIFFERENT ABSOLUTE ANGLES TO REFLECT A PLURALITY OF ESSENTIALLY DISCRETE BEAMS PROPAGATING INTO THE TEST OBJECT IN PREDETERMINED DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
76 words
AN ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCER FOR USE IN ULTRASONICALLY INSPECTING A TEST OBJECT COMPRISING AN ELEMENT HAVING AN ENERGY-EMITTING FACE AND ADAPTED WHEN ENERGIZED TO GENERATE AN ULTRASONIC BEAM PROPAGATING FROM SAID FACE, AND REFLECTOR MEANS COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF PLANE REFLECTING SURFACES OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID FACE AND DISPOSED IN THE PATH OF SAID BEAM, AT PREDETERMINED DIFFERENT ABSOLUTE ANGLES TO REFLECT A PLURALITY OF ESSENTIALLY DISCRETE BEAMS PROPAGATING INTO THE TEST OBJECT IN PREDETERMINED DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS.
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) | 1968-06-28 | 1968-12-28 | 1969-06-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-06-28 | 1972-12-28 | 1973-06-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-06-28 | 1976-12-28 | 1977-06-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |