US3260164A
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X-ray apparatus
Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp
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Filing: 1964-11-16
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Granted: 1966-07-12
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Expires: 1984-11-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert L Guentner
- 👤 Eugene P Thomas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 23:17
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B6/00; A61B6/04; A61B6/0487
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A FLUID PRESSURE ACTUATOR SYSTEM FOR HIGH-INERTIAL COUNTERBALANCED X-RAY TABLE CARRIAGES, COMPRISING A REGULATED-PRESSURE COMPRESSED AIR SUPPLY LINE, A COMPRESSEDAIR STORAGE VOLUME MEANS NORMALLY CHARGED AT A CERTAIN PRESSURE WITH COMPRESSED AIR FROM SAID SUPPLY LINE, A FLUID PRESSURE CYLINDER DEVICE HAVING A RECIPROCABLE PISTON IN OPERATIVE CONNECTION TO AN X-RAY TABLE CARRIAGE, AND CONTROL MEANS OPERABLE TO ESTABLISH A SUPPLY COMMUNICATION FROM SAID COMPRESSED-AIR STORAGE VOLUME MEANS TO SAID CYLINDER DEVICE FOR INITIATING MOVEMENT OF SAID CARRIAGE, THE AFORESAID BEING SO CONSTRUCTED AND ARRANGED THAT THE EQUALIZATION PRESSURE IMMEDIATELY RESULTANT FROM ESTABLISHING COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE NORMALLY-CHARGED STORAGE VOLUME MEANS AND THE CYLINDER DEVICE VARIES ACCORD-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
A FLUID PRESSURE ACTUATOR SYSTEM FOR HIGH-INERTIAL COUNTERBALANCED X-RAY TABLE CARRIAGES, COMPRISING A REGULATED-PRESSURE COMPRESSED AIR SUPPLY LINE, A COMPRESSEDAIR STORAGE VOLUME MEANS NORMALLY CHARGED AT A CERTAIN PRESSURE WITH COMPRESSED AIR FROM SAID SUPPLY LINE, A FLUID PRESSURE CYLINDER DEVICE HAVING A RECIPROCABLE PISTON IN OPERATIVE CONNECTION TO AN X-RAY TABLE CARRIAGE, AND CONTROL MEANS OPERABLE TO ESTABLISH A SUPPLY COMMUNICATION FROM SAID COMPRESSED-AIR STORAGE VOLUME MEANS TO SAID CYLINDER DEVICE FOR INITIATING MOVEMENT OF SAID CARRIAGE, THE AFORESAID BEING SO CONSTRUCTED AND ARRANGED THAT THE EQUALIZATION PRESSURE IMMEDIATELY RESULTANT FROM ESTABLISHING COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE NORMALLY-CHARGED STORAGE VOLUME MEANS AND THE CYLINDER DEVICE VARIES ACCORD-
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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) | 1969-07-11 | 1970-01-10 | 1970-07-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-07-11 | 1974-01-10 | 1974-07-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-07-11 | 1978-01-10 | 1978-07-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |