US3240119A
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Data retrieving apparatus
Assignee: Northrop Grumman Guidance and Electronics Co Inc
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Filing: 1962-12-03
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Granted: 1966-03-15
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Expires: 1982-12-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur W Tyler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 21:10
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06K; G06K17/00; G06K17/0003; G06K17/0009
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
IN AN APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING A PLURALITY OF PHYSICALLY IDENTICAL, UNIQUELY EDGED CODED DATA SHEETS, THAT COMPRISES A SUBSTANTIALLY ENCLOSED DUCT FORMED WITH GUIDE MEANS FOR SAID DATA BEARING SHEETS, MEANS FOR PROPELLING SAID DATA BEARING SHEETS THROUGH SAID DUCT ALONG SAID GUIDE MEANS, AND TRANSDUCER MEANS TO SENSE SAID EDGE CODES OF SAID DATA BEARING SHEETS WHILE SAID SHEETS ARE PROPELLED THROUGH SAID DUCT FOR LOCATING A PARTICULAR SHEET SAID PLURALITY OF SHEETS, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING: ENGAGING MEANS DOWNSTREAM FROM SAID TRANSDUCER MEANS FOR HOLDING SAID PARTICULAR SHEET WHEN SAID TRANSDUCER MEANS SENSES THE CODE OF SAID PARTICULAR SHEET; AND A TRANSPARENT PORTION OF SAID DUCT ADJACENT TO SAID ENGAGING MEANS FOR VIEWING THE DATA ON SAID PARTICULAR SHEET HELD BY SAID ENGAGING MEANS .
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
IN AN APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING A PLURALITY OF PHYSICALLY IDENTICAL, UNIQUELY EDGED CODED DATA SHEETS, THAT COMPRISES A SUBSTANTIALLY ENCLOSED DUCT FORMED WITH GUIDE MEANS FOR SAID DATA BEARING SHEETS, MEANS FOR PROPELLING SAID DATA BEARING SHEETS THROUGH SAID DUCT ALONG SAID GUIDE MEANS, AND TRANSDUCER MEANS TO SENSE SAID EDGE CODES OF SAID DATA BEARING SHEETS WHILE SAID SHEETS ARE PROPELLED THROUGH SAID DUCT FOR LOCATING A PARTICULAR SHEET SAID PLURALITY OF SHEETS, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING: ENGAGING MEANS DOWNSTREAM FROM SAID TRANSDUCER MEANS FOR HOLDING SAID PARTICULAR SHEET WHEN SAID TRANSDUCER MEANS SENSES THE CODE OF SAID PARTICULAR SHEET; AND A TRANSPARENT PORTION OF SAID DUCT ADJACENT TO SAID ENGAGING MEANS FOR VIEWING THE DATA ON SAID PARTICULAR SHEET HELD BY SAID ENGAGING MEANS .
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) | 1969-03-14 | 1969-09-13 | 1970-03-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-14 | 1973-09-13 | 1974-03-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-14 | 1977-09-13 | 1978-03-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |