US3226690A
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Assignee: International Business Machines Corp
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Filing: 1961-11-03
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Granted: 1965-12-28
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Expires: 1981-11-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John V Sharp
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 15:54
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06K; G06K7/00; G06K7/10; G06K7/10544; G06K7/10712; G06K7/10762; G06K17/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
APPARATUS FOR TRANSLATING DATA FROM A STATIONARY MULTI-COLUMN PUNCHED RECORD TO HIGH SPEED OUTPUT COMPRISING; MEANS FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY PASSING LIGHT THROUGH A PLURALITY OF SAID PUNCHED RECORD COLUMNS, MEANS FOR SEGREGATING THE LIGHT RAYS PASSING THROUGH EACH RECORD PERFORATION, A MOVING TAPE POSITIONED IN THE PATH OF SAID RAYS, THE TAPE INCLUDING A SINGLE ROW OF SPACED APERTURES TO SEQUENTIALLY ALLOW PASSAGE OF SEGREGATED RAYS OF ANY ONE OF SAID RECORD COLUMNS, A FIXED ROW OF PHOTO-RESPONSIVE MEANS POSITIONED ON THE SIDE OF SAID TAPE OPPOSITE SAID RECORD AND ALIGNED WITH SAID TAPE APERTURES TO RECEIVE SAID SEGREGATED RAYS PASSING THERETHROUGH AND MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID PHOTO-RESPONSIVE MEANS REPONSIVE TO RAY INTERCEPTION FOR RECORDING SAID COLUMNAR RECORD INFORMATION IN ANOTHER FORM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
APPARATUS FOR TRANSLATING DATA FROM A STATIONARY MULTI-COLUMN PUNCHED RECORD TO HIGH SPEED OUTPUT COMPRISING; MEANS FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY PASSING LIGHT THROUGH A PLURALITY OF SAID PUNCHED RECORD COLUMNS, MEANS FOR SEGREGATING THE LIGHT RAYS PASSING THROUGH EACH RECORD PERFORATION, A MOVING TAPE POSITIONED IN THE PATH OF SAID RAYS, THE TAPE INCLUDING A SINGLE ROW OF SPACED APERTURES TO SEQUENTIALLY ALLOW PASSAGE OF SEGREGATED RAYS OF ANY ONE OF SAID RECORD COLUMNS, A FIXED ROW OF PHOTO-RESPONSIVE MEANS POSITIONED ON THE SIDE OF SAID TAPE OPPOSITE SAID RECORD AND ALIGNED WITH SAID TAPE APERTURES TO RECEIVE SAID SEGREGATED RAYS PASSING THERETHROUGH AND MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID PHOTO-RESPONSIVE MEANS REPONSIVE TO RAY INTERCEPTION FOR RECORDING SAID COLUMNAR RECORD INFORMATION IN ANOTHER FORM.
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) | 1968-12-27 | 1969-06-28 | 1969-12-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-12-27 | 1973-06-28 | 1973-12-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-12-27 | 1977-06-28 | 1977-12-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |