US3199074A
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Automobile traffic flow analyzer
Assignee: General Precision Inc
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Filing: 1962-06-08
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Granted: 1965-08-03
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Expires: 1982-06-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Everett B Hales
- 👤 John P Mcguire
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 22:16
CPC Classifications
G; G08; G08G; G08G1/00; G08G1/01; G08G1/015
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
AN AUTOMOBILE TRAFFIC FLOW ANALYZER COMPRISING, MEANS GENERATING A BEAM OF ACOUSTIC RADIATION HAVING AN ULTRASONIC FREQUENCY, MEANS DIRECTING SAID BEAM TOWARD A TRAFFIC LANE ADAPTED TO CARRY VEHICLES HAVING MOVEMENT RELATIVE TO THE BEAM-DIRECTING MEANS WHEREBY ECHOES CONTAINING DOPPLER INFORMATION ARE REFLECTED FROM THE VEHICLES, MEANS RECEIVING AND CONVERTING SAID ECHOES INTO ELECTRICAL MANIFESTATIONS REPRESENTATION THEREOF, MEANS DERIVING AN ELECTRICAL SIGNAL FROM SAID ELECTRICAL MANIFESTATIONS, SAID ELECTRICAL SIGNAL INCLUDING TRAINS OF DOPPLER FREQUENCY OSCILLATIONS INCORPORATED THEREIN, EACH OF SAID TRAINS REPRESENTING THE ENTIRE ECHO RECEIVED FROM A SINGLE VEHICLE,
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
AN AUTOMOBILE TRAFFIC FLOW ANALYZER COMPRISING, MEANS GENERATING A BEAM OF ACOUSTIC RADIATION HAVING AN ULTRASONIC FREQUENCY, MEANS DIRECTING SAID BEAM TOWARD A TRAFFIC LANE ADAPTED TO CARRY VEHICLES HAVING MOVEMENT RELATIVE TO THE BEAM-DIRECTING MEANS WHEREBY ECHOES CONTAINING DOPPLER INFORMATION ARE REFLECTED FROM THE VEHICLES, MEANS RECEIVING AND CONVERTING SAID ECHOES INTO ELECTRICAL MANIFESTATIONS REPRESENTATION THEREOF, MEANS DERIVING AN ELECTRICAL SIGNAL FROM SAID ELECTRICAL MANIFESTATIONS, SAID ELECTRICAL SIGNAL INCLUDING TRAINS OF DOPPLER FREQUENCY OSCILLATIONS INCORPORATED THEREIN, EACH OF SAID TRAINS REPRESENTING THE ENTIRE ECHO RECEIVED FROM A SINGLE VEHICLE,
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) | 1968-08-02 | 1969-02-01 | 1969-08-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-08-02 | 1973-02-01 | 1973-08-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-08-02 | 1977-02-01 | 1977-08-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |