US3200653A
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Thermal gradient compensating device
Assignee: Unisys Corp
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Filing: 1962-08-20
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Granted: 1965-08-17
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Expires: 1982-08-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Willis G Wing
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 07:44
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01C; G01C19/00; G01C19/02; G01C19/04; G01C19/06; G01C19/14; G01P; G01P15/00; G01P15/14; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/12; Y10T74/1261; Y10T74/1271
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
IN COMBINATION, (1) MEANS HAVING A SENSITIVE ELEMENT FOR PROVIDING AN OUTPUT SIGNAL WHEREBY TEMPERATURE GRADIENTS ALONG A PREDETERMINED AXIS THROUGH SAID SENSITIVE ELEMENT CAUSE ERRORS IN SAID OUTPUT SIGNAL, (2) CONTAINING MEANS FOR CONTAINING SAID SENSITIVE ELEMENT, (3) HOLLOW HOUSING MEANS IN SPACED RELATION SURROUNDING SAID CONTAINING MEANS, AND (4) A PLURALITY OF HIGH THERMAL COINDUCTIVITY MEMBERS CONNECTED BETWEEN SAID HOUSING MEANS AND SAID CONTAINING MEANS AND EXTENDING ALONG SAID PREDETERMINED AXIS WITHIN THE SPACE BETWEEN SAID CONTAINING MEANS AND SAID HOUSING MEANS FOR A DISTANCE AT LEAST APPROXIMATELY EQUAL TO THE DIMENSION OF SAID SENSITIVE ELEMENT ALONG SAID PREDETERMINED AXIS, (5) SAID MEMBERS BEING SO CONSTRUCTED AND ARRANGED THAT TEMPERATURE GRADIENTS ALONG SAID PREDETERMINED AXIS THROUGH SAID SENSITIVE ELEMENT ARE SUBSTANTIALLY ELIMINATED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
IN COMBINATION, (1) MEANS HAVING A SENSITIVE ELEMENT FOR PROVIDING AN OUTPUT SIGNAL WHEREBY TEMPERATURE GRADIENTS ALONG A PREDETERMINED AXIS THROUGH SAID SENSITIVE ELEMENT CAUSE ERRORS IN SAID OUTPUT SIGNAL, (2) CONTAINING MEANS FOR CONTAINING SAID SENSITIVE ELEMENT, (3) HOLLOW HOUSING MEANS IN SPACED RELATION SURROUNDING SAID CONTAINING MEANS, AND (4) A PLURALITY OF HIGH THERMAL COINDUCTIVITY MEMBERS CONNECTED BETWEEN SAID HOUSING MEANS AND SAID CONTAINING MEANS AND EXTENDING ALONG SAID PREDETERMINED AXIS WITHIN THE SPACE BETWEEN SAID CONTAINING MEANS AND SAID HOUSING MEANS FOR A DISTANCE AT LEAST APPROXIMATELY EQUAL TO THE DIMENSION OF SAID SENSITIVE ELEMENT ALONG SAID PREDETERMINED AXIS, (5) SAID MEMBERS BEING SO CONSTRUCTED AND ARRANGED THAT TEMPERATURE GRADIENTS ALONG SAID PREDETERMINED AXIS THROUGH SAID SENSITIVE ELEMENT ARE SUBSTANTIALLY ELIMINATED.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1968-08-16 | 1969-02-15 | 1969-08-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-08-16 | 1973-02-15 | 1973-08-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-08-16 | 1977-02-15 | 1977-08-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |