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Digital computer measurement and control of analog processes
Assignee: Phillips Petroleum Co
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Filing: 1961-10-25
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Granted: 1966-07-12
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Expires: 1981-10-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Dale A Fluegel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:40
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F13/00; G06F13/14; G06F13/20; G06F13/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
APPARATUS COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, MEANS ON MEASURING A PLURALITY OF SEPARATELY MEASURABLE QUANTITIES, MEANS OF ZERO SUPPRESSION IN SEQUENCE SIGNALS REPRESENTATIVE OF EACH OF SAID MEASURABLE QUANTITIES, MEANS FOR TRANSMITTING IN SEQUENCE SIGNALS REPRESENTATIVE OF EACH OF SAID MEASURABLE QUANTITIES FROM SAID MEANS OF MEASURING OF SAID MEANS OF ZERO SUPPRESSING, MEANS OF AMPLIFYING IN SEQUENCE THE RESULTING ZERO SUPRESSED ELECTRICAL SIGNALS, MEANS OF CONVERTING INTO DIGITAL FORM THE RESULTING AMPLIFIED ELECTRICAL SIGNALS, MEANS OF TRANSMITTING IN SEQUENCE TO A DIGITAL COMPUTER THE RESULTING CONVERTED ELECTRICAL SIGNALS, AND MEANS FOR TRANSMITTING TO SAID COMPUTER THE TIME OF DAY OF MEASURING OF EACH OF SAID QUANTITIES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
APPARATUS COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, MEANS ON MEASURING A PLURALITY OF SEPARATELY MEASURABLE QUANTITIES, MEANS OF ZERO SUPPRESSION IN SEQUENCE SIGNALS REPRESENTATIVE OF EACH OF SAID MEASURABLE QUANTITIES, MEANS FOR TRANSMITTING IN SEQUENCE SIGNALS REPRESENTATIVE OF EACH OF SAID MEASURABLE QUANTITIES FROM SAID MEANS OF MEASURING OF SAID MEANS OF ZERO SUPPRESSING, MEANS OF AMPLIFYING IN SEQUENCE THE RESULTING ZERO SUPRESSED ELECTRICAL SIGNALS, MEANS OF CONVERTING INTO DIGITAL FORM THE RESULTING AMPLIFIED ELECTRICAL SIGNALS, MEANS OF TRANSMITTING IN SEQUENCE TO A DIGITAL COMPUTER THE RESULTING CONVERTED ELECTRICAL SIGNALS, AND MEANS FOR TRANSMITTING TO SAID COMPUTER THE TIME OF DAY OF MEASURING OF EACH OF SAID QUANTITIES.
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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 |