US3213666A
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Impact sensor
Assignee: Gulton Industries Inc
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Filing: 1962-11-29
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Granted: 1965-10-26
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Expires: 1982-11-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Rudnick Norman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 02:34
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01P; G01P15/00; G01P15/02; G01P15/08; G01P15/09; G01P15/0907
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
AN IMPACT SENSOR COMPRISING AN ELONGATED BASE SECTION SUPPORTED AT ONE END, AN ELONGATED IMPACT SECTION IN LONGITUDINAL ALIGNMENT WITH THE BASE SECTION HAVING AN OPERATING PORTION, AN ANVIL PORTION AND ELECTRICAL INSULATING MEANS SECURING SAID PORTIONS TOGETHER AND ADAPTED TO BE IMPACTED WITH AN IMPACT FORCE APPLIED TO THE ANVIL PORTION THEREOF, A THIN PIEZOELECTRIC CERAMIC PLATE HAVING ELECTRODES ON OPPOSITE SIDES THEREOF AND INTERPOSED BEBEETWEEN THE OTHER END OF THE BASE SECTION AND THE OPERATING PORTION OF THE IMPACT SECTION TO BE STRESSED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE IMPACTING OF THE IMPACT SECTION FOR PRODUCING ELECTRICAL SIGNALS AT SAID ELECTRODES IN ACCORDANCE WITH SAID IMPACTING, AND MEANS FOR MAKING ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS TO SAID ELECTRODES FOR TRANSMITTING SAID ELECTRICAL SIGNALS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
AN IMPACT SENSOR COMPRISING AN ELONGATED BASE SECTION SUPPORTED AT ONE END, AN ELONGATED IMPACT SECTION IN LONGITUDINAL ALIGNMENT WITH THE BASE SECTION HAVING AN OPERATING PORTION, AN ANVIL PORTION AND ELECTRICAL INSULATING MEANS SECURING SAID PORTIONS TOGETHER AND ADAPTED TO BE IMPACTED WITH AN IMPACT FORCE APPLIED TO THE ANVIL PORTION THEREOF, A THIN PIEZOELECTRIC CERAMIC PLATE HAVING ELECTRODES ON OPPOSITE SIDES THEREOF AND INTERPOSED BEBEETWEEN THE OTHER END OF THE BASE SECTION AND THE OPERATING PORTION OF THE IMPACT SECTION TO BE STRESSED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE IMPACTING OF THE IMPACT SECTION FOR PRODUCING ELECTRICAL SIGNALS AT SAID ELECTRODES IN ACCORDANCE WITH SAID IMPACTING, AND MEANS FOR MAKING ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS TO SAID ELECTRODES FOR TRANSMITTING SAID ELECTRICAL SIGNALS.
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) | 1968-10-25 | 1969-04-26 | 1969-10-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-10-25 | 1973-04-26 | 1973-10-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-10-25 | 1977-04-26 | 1977-10-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |