US3226844A
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Decoding apparatus
Assignee: Kidde Inc
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Filing: 1961-03-28
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Granted: 1966-01-04
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Expires: 1981-03-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Howard Barney Ray
- 👤 John V Haunsperger
- 👤 John A Winskowicz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 23:35
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09C; G09C5/00; G09C1/00; G09C1/06; G09C1/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
READER APPARATUS FOR USE WITH EQUIPMENT OF THE KIND DESCRIBED INCLUDING A SHEET BEARING ENCODED MATTER ON ONE SIDE THEREOF AND A DECODING SCREEN, SAID APPARATUS COMPRISING A SHEET SUPPORT ADAPTED TO ENGAGE THE OTHER SIDE OF SAID SHEET AT LEAST OVER THE AREA THEREOF CORRESPONDING TO THE AREA OF THE ENCODED MATTER ON SAID ONE SIDE THEREOF; A SCREEN CARRIER ADAPTED FOR ATTACHMENT OF SAID SCREEN THERETO SO THAT SAID SCREEN WHEN ATTACHMENT OF SAID SCREEN DECODE THE MATTER ON SAID SHEET, SAID CARRIER HAVING AN OPEN POSITION SO THAT WHEN SAID SCREEN IS ATTACHED THERETO SAID SHEET MAY BE INSERTED FOR DECODED BETWEEN SAID SUPPORT AND THE BACK FACE OF SAID SCREE AND MOVABLE RELATIVE TO SAID SUPPORT TO A CLOSED POSITION SO THAT SAID SHEET IS COMPRESSED BETWEEN SAID SUPPORT AND THE BACK FACE OF SAID SCREEN; MEANS ADAPTED TO ENGAGE SAID SHEET WHEN INSERTED FOR DECODING AS AFORESAID IN ORDER TO PRODUCE AN INITIAL DECODING ALIGNMENT OF SAID SHEET WITH SAID SCREEN
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
READER APPARATUS FOR USE WITH EQUIPMENT OF THE KIND DESCRIBED INCLUDING A SHEET BEARING ENCODED MATTER ON ONE SIDE THEREOF AND A DECODING SCREEN, SAID APPARATUS COMPRISING A SHEET SUPPORT ADAPTED TO ENGAGE THE OTHER SIDE OF SAID SHEET AT LEAST OVER THE AREA THEREOF CORRESPONDING TO THE AREA OF THE ENCODED MATTER ON SAID ONE SIDE THEREOF; A SCREEN CARRIER ADAPTED FOR ATTACHMENT OF SAID SCREEN THERETO SO THAT SAID SCREEN WHEN ATTACHMENT OF SAID SCREEN DECODE THE MATTER ON SAID SHEET, SAID CARRIER HAVING AN OPEN POSITION SO THAT WHEN SAID SCREEN IS ATTACHED THERETO SAID SHEET MAY BE INSERTED FOR DECODED BETWEEN SAID SUPPORT AND THE BACK FACE OF SAID SCREE AND MOVABLE RELATIVE TO SAID SUPPORT TO A CLOSED POSITION SO THAT SAID SHEET IS COMPRESSED BETWEEN SAID SUPPORT AND THE BACK FACE OF SAID SCREEN; MEANS ADAPTED TO ENGAGE SAID SHEET WHEN INSERTED FOR DECODING AS AFORESAID IN ORDER TO PRODUCE AN INITIAL DECODING ALIGNMENT OF SAID SHEET WITH SAID SCREEN
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) | 1969-01-03 | 1969-07-05 | 1970-01-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-03 | 1973-07-05 | 1974-01-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-03 | 1977-07-05 | 1978-01-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |