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Training apparatus
Assignee: General Precision Inc
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Filing: 1964-01-10
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Granted: 1966-08-16
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Expires: 1984-01-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Gene H Sheridan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 12:47
CPC Classifications
H; H03; H03M; H03M1/00; G; G09; G09B; G09B9/00; G09B9/02; G09B9/04; G09B9/05; H03M1/12; H03M1/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
AUTOMOBILE TRAINING APPARATUS, COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION: A STUDENT''S STATION HAVING A PLURALITY OF CONTROLS SIMULATING THOSE OF AN AUTOMOBILE; FILM PROJECTOR MEAND FOR DISPLAYING DISCRETE SEQUENCES OF VISUAL STIMULUS INFORMATION TO SAID STUDENT''S STATION FROM FILM MEANS HAVING RECORD THEREON AT SELECTED INTERVALS ALONG ITS LENGTH ENCODED GROUPS OF PULSES, EACH GROUP CORRESPONDING TO THE DESIRED OPERATION OF A CERTAIN ONE OR A CERTAIN GROUP OF SAID CONTROLS DURING THE DISPLAY OF EACH SAID DISCRETE SEQUENCE; DECODING MEANS HAVING A PLURALITY OF OUTPUT CONDUCTORS RESPECTIVE TO SAID PULSE GROUPS FOR ENERGIZING RESPECTIVE ONES OF SAID OUTPUT CONDUCTORS ASSOCIATED WITH RESPECTIVE OF SAID PULSE GROUPS;
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
AUTOMOBILE TRAINING APPARATUS, COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION: A STUDENT''S STATION HAVING A PLURALITY OF CONTROLS SIMULATING THOSE OF AN AUTOMOBILE; FILM PROJECTOR MEAND FOR DISPLAYING DISCRETE SEQUENCES OF VISUAL STIMULUS INFORMATION TO SAID STUDENT''S STATION FROM FILM MEANS HAVING RECORD THEREON AT SELECTED INTERVALS ALONG ITS LENGTH ENCODED GROUPS OF PULSES, EACH GROUP CORRESPONDING TO THE DESIRED OPERATION OF A CERTAIN ONE OR A CERTAIN GROUP OF SAID CONTROLS DURING THE DISPLAY OF EACH SAID DISCRETE SEQUENCE; DECODING MEANS HAVING A PLURALITY OF OUTPUT CONDUCTORS RESPECTIVE TO SAID PULSE GROUPS FOR ENERGIZING RESPECTIVE ONES OF SAID OUTPUT CONDUCTORS ASSOCIATED WITH RESPECTIVE OF SAID PULSE GROUPS;
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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) | 1969-08-15 | 1970-02-14 | 1970-08-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-15 | 1974-02-14 | 1974-08-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-15 | 1978-02-14 | 1978-08-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |