US3243593A
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Photoelectric apparatus for the measurement of a dimension of a moving body including means for illuminating a stationary area of the photocathode
Assignee: Rank Organization Ltd
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Filing: 1962-11-16
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Granted: 1966-03-29
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Expires: 1982-11-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Starr Arthur Tisso
- 👤 Pelton Martin Oakley
- 👤 Stillwell Peter Frederi Cryher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 16:41
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01B; G01B11/00; G01B11/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
APPARATUS FOR CONTINUOUSLY MEASURING A DIMENSION OF A MOVING BODY, SUCH AS A CABLE WIRE OR THREAD, COMPRISING A LIGHT SOURCE, A MIRROR LOCATED IN SPACED RELATION TO SAID LIGHT SOURCE AND RECEIVING THEREFROM IN SINGLE LIGHT BEAM HAVING A SLIT-LIKE CONFIGURATION, OPTICAL MEANS LOCATED IN THE PATH OF REFLECTION OF SAID SLIT-LIKE BEAM FROM SAID MIRROR FOR ESTABLISHING AN IMAGE THEREOF IN A PLANE THROUGH WHICH SAID MOVING BODY PASSES SAID OPTICAL MEANS ALSO FORMING AN IMAGE OF SAID MIRROR ON THE FACE OF A RADIATION SENSITIVE DEVICE AND WHICH LATTER IS LOCATED BEYOND SAID IMAGE PLANE, AND MEANS EFFECTING MOVEMENT OF SAID MIRROR TO PRODUCE A BACK AND FORTH
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
APPARATUS FOR CONTINUOUSLY MEASURING A DIMENSION OF A MOVING BODY, SUCH AS A CABLE WIRE OR THREAD, COMPRISING A LIGHT SOURCE, A MIRROR LOCATED IN SPACED RELATION TO SAID LIGHT SOURCE AND RECEIVING THEREFROM IN SINGLE LIGHT BEAM HAVING A SLIT-LIKE CONFIGURATION, OPTICAL MEANS LOCATED IN THE PATH OF REFLECTION OF SAID SLIT-LIKE BEAM FROM SAID MIRROR FOR ESTABLISHING AN IMAGE THEREOF IN A PLANE THROUGH WHICH SAID MOVING BODY PASSES SAID OPTICAL MEANS ALSO FORMING AN IMAGE OF SAID MIRROR ON THE FACE OF A RADIATION SENSITIVE DEVICE AND WHICH LATTER IS LOCATED BEYOND SAID IMAGE PLANE, AND MEANS EFFECTING MOVEMENT OF SAID MIRROR TO PRODUCE A BACK AND FORTH
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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) | 1969-03-28 | 1969-09-27 | 1970-03-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-28 | 1973-09-27 | 1974-03-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-28 | 1977-09-27 | 1978-03-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |