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Microwave identification of railroad cars
Assignee: American Brake Shoe Co
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Filing: 1963-10-04
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Granted: 1966-04-19
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Expires: 1983-10-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Molnar Steven
- 👤 Bruce H Siperly
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 21:15
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01S; G01S7/00; G01S7/02; G01S7/024; G01S7/025; B; B61; B61L; B61L25/00; B61L25/02; B61L25/04; G01S13/00; G01S13/74; G01S13/75; G01S13/751
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
A CODED IDENTIFICATION MEMBER FOR USE IN AN AUTOMATIC OBJECT IDENTIFYING SYSTEM IN WHICH INDIVIDUAL OBJECTS TO BE INDENTIFIED ARE MOVED PAST A SCANNING STATION, SAID SCANNING STATION INCLUDING A SOURCE OF RADIANT ENERGY SIGNALS OF GIVEN WAVELENGTH, RADIATING MEANS FOR RADIATING SAID SIGNALS POLARIZED IN A GIVEN INITIAL DIRECTION, AND RECEIVING MEANS FOR RECEIVING RADIANT ENERGY SIGNALS BUT LIMITED TO RECEIVED SIGNALS POLARIZED IN A SECOND AND SUBSTANTIALLY DIFFERENT DIRECTION, SAID IDENTIFICATION MEMBER COMPRISING: A BASE HAVING A SUBSTANTIALLY SMOOTH SURFACE, ADAPTED TO BE MOUNTED ON ONE OF SAID OBJECTS TO BE IDENTIFIED WITH SAID SURFACE FACING THE SCANNING STATION;
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
A CODED IDENTIFICATION MEMBER FOR USE IN AN AUTOMATIC OBJECT IDENTIFYING SYSTEM IN WHICH INDIVIDUAL OBJECTS TO BE INDENTIFIED ARE MOVED PAST A SCANNING STATION, SAID SCANNING STATION INCLUDING A SOURCE OF RADIANT ENERGY SIGNALS OF GIVEN WAVELENGTH, RADIATING MEANS FOR RADIATING SAID SIGNALS POLARIZED IN A GIVEN INITIAL DIRECTION, AND RECEIVING MEANS FOR RECEIVING RADIANT ENERGY SIGNALS BUT LIMITED TO RECEIVED SIGNALS POLARIZED IN A SECOND AND SUBSTANTIALLY DIFFERENT DIRECTION, SAID IDENTIFICATION MEMBER COMPRISING: A BASE HAVING A SUBSTANTIALLY SMOOTH SURFACE, ADAPTED TO BE MOUNTED ON ONE OF SAID OBJECTS TO BE IDENTIFIED WITH SAID SURFACE FACING THE SCANNING STATION;
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) | 1969-04-18 | 1969-10-18 | 1970-04-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-04-18 | 1973-10-18 | 1974-04-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-04-18 | 1977-10-18 | 1978-04-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |