US3275744A
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Apparatus for spray analysis
Assignee: Spraying Systems Co
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Filing: 1962-10-01
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Granted: 1966-09-27
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Expires: 1982-10-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Verne E Dietrich
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 19:14
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N15/00; G01N15/02; G01N15/0205; G01N15/0227
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
APPARATUS FOR SPRAY ANALYSIS COMPRISING A TELEVISION CAMERA HAVING A CAMERA TUBE AND A SCANNING SYSTEM THEREFOR, SAID CAMERA BEING POSITIONED TO VIEW AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE SPRAY TO BE ANALYZED, A STROBOSCOPIC LIGHT SOURCE OPERATIVE WHEN TRIGGERED TO EMIT A SHORT-DURATION LIGHT FLASH MOMENTARILY ILLUMINATING SAID SPRAY PORTION, MEANS INTERCONNECTING SAID SCANNING SYSTEM AND SAID LIGHT SOURCE OPERATIVE TO SYNCHRONIZE THE TRIGGERING OF SAID SOURCE AND THE INITIATION OF SCANNING CYCLE IN SAID CAMERA, MEANS FOR TRIGGERING SAID LIGHT SOURCE AND INITIATING A SCANNING CYCLE IN SYNCHRONISM THEREWITH, WHEREBY AN IMAGE REPRESENTING THE SPRAY PATTERN AT THE INSTANT OF SAID FLASH IS RECORDED BY SAID CAMERA TUBE AND THEN CONVERTED TO A VIDEO SIGNAL BY SAID CAMERA, AND MEANS FED BY THE CAMERA FOR ANALYZING SAID VIDEO SIGNAL AND THEREBY RECOVERING INFORMATION CONCERNING SAID SPRAY PATTERN.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
APPARATUS FOR SPRAY ANALYSIS COMPRISING A TELEVISION CAMERA HAVING A CAMERA TUBE AND A SCANNING SYSTEM THEREFOR, SAID CAMERA BEING POSITIONED TO VIEW AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE SPRAY TO BE ANALYZED, A STROBOSCOPIC LIGHT SOURCE OPERATIVE WHEN TRIGGERED TO EMIT A SHORT-DURATION LIGHT FLASH MOMENTARILY ILLUMINATING SAID SPRAY PORTION, MEANS INTERCONNECTING SAID SCANNING SYSTEM AND SAID LIGHT SOURCE OPERATIVE TO SYNCHRONIZE THE TRIGGERING OF SAID SOURCE AND THE INITIATION OF SCANNING CYCLE IN SAID CAMERA, MEANS FOR TRIGGERING SAID LIGHT SOURCE AND INITIATING A SCANNING CYCLE IN SYNCHRONISM THEREWITH, WHEREBY AN IMAGE REPRESENTING THE SPRAY PATTERN AT THE INSTANT OF SAID FLASH IS RECORDED BY SAID CAMERA TUBE AND THEN CONVERTED TO A VIDEO SIGNAL BY SAID CAMERA, AND MEANS FED BY THE CAMERA FOR ANALYZING SAID VIDEO SIGNAL AND THEREBY RECOVERING INFORMATION CONCERNING SAID SPRAY PATTERN.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-09-26 | 1970-03-28 | 1970-09-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-09-26 | 1974-03-28 | 1974-09-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-09-26 | 1978-03-28 | 1978-09-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |