US3228672A
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Shock programmer
Assignee: MONTEREY RES LAB Inc
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Filing: 1963-08-19
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Granted: 1966-01-11
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Expires: 1983-08-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank C Bresk
- 👤 Robert P Gray
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 22:06
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N3/00; G01N3/30; G01N3/307
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
A SHOCK PROGRAMMER FOR CREATING A SAWTOOTH SHOCK PULSE COMPRISING A CHAMBER-FORMING CONTAINER, A PLUNGER SLIDINGLY SEALED IN AN OPENING IN SAID CONTAINER, COOPERATING STOP MEANS ON SAID PLUNGER AND CONTAINER FIXING THE OUTERMOST POSITION OF SAID PLUNGER, SAID PLUNGER AND CONTAINER HAVING COOPERATING PORTIONS CAUSING INITIAL INWARD MOTION OF SAID PLUNGER TO REDUCE THE VOLUME OF A FIRST CHAMBER AND SIMULTANEOUSLY INCREASE THE VOLUME OF A SECOND CHAMBER AND CAUSING SUBSEQUENT INWARD MOVEMENT TO INTERCONNECT SAID FIRST AND SECOND CHAMBERS, SAID SECOND CHAMBER HAVING A SUBSTANTIAL SIZE AT THE SAME TIME IT IS CONNECTED TO SAID FIRST CHAMBER, AND MEANS FOR BIASING SAID PLUNGER NORMALLY TO OCCUPY SAID OUTERMOST POSITION, SAID COOPERATING PORTIONS OF SAID PLUNGER AND CONTAINER FORMING A SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETE SEPARATION BETWEEN SAID FIRST AND SECOND CHAMBERS DURING SAID INITIAL INWARD MOVEMENT, AND SAID INTERCONNECTION BETWEEN SAID FIRST AND SECOND CHAMBER BEING SUBSTANTIALLY UNOBSTRUCTED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
A SHOCK PROGRAMMER FOR CREATING A SAWTOOTH SHOCK PULSE COMPRISING A CHAMBER-FORMING CONTAINER, A PLUNGER SLIDINGLY SEALED IN AN OPENING IN SAID CONTAINER, COOPERATING STOP MEANS ON SAID PLUNGER AND CONTAINER FIXING THE OUTERMOST POSITION OF SAID PLUNGER, SAID PLUNGER AND CONTAINER HAVING COOPERATING PORTIONS CAUSING INITIAL INWARD MOTION OF SAID PLUNGER TO REDUCE THE VOLUME OF A FIRST CHAMBER AND SIMULTANEOUSLY INCREASE THE VOLUME OF A SECOND CHAMBER AND CAUSING SUBSEQUENT INWARD MOVEMENT TO INTERCONNECT SAID FIRST AND SECOND CHAMBERS, SAID SECOND CHAMBER HAVING A SUBSTANTIAL SIZE AT THE SAME TIME IT IS CONNECTED TO SAID FIRST CHAMBER, AND MEANS FOR BIASING SAID PLUNGER NORMALLY TO OCCUPY SAID OUTERMOST POSITION, SAID COOPERATING PORTIONS OF SAID PLUNGER AND CONTAINER FORMING A SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETE SEPARATION BETWEEN SAID FIRST AND SECOND CHAMBERS DURING SAID INITIAL INWARD MOVEMENT, AND SAID INTERCONNECTION BETWEEN SAID FIRST AND SECOND CHAMBER BEING SUBSTANTIALLY UNOBSTRUCTED.
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) | 1969-01-10 | 1969-07-12 | 1970-01-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-10 | 1973-07-12 | 1974-01-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-10 | 1977-07-12 | 1978-01-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |