US3277449A
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Orthogonal computer
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-12-12
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Granted: 1966-10-04
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Expires: 1981-12-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Shooman William
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 12:18
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F15/00; G06F15/76; G06F15/80; G06F15/8053; G06F15/8076; G06F15/8007; G06F9/00; G06F9/06; G06F9/30; G06F9/38; G06F9/44; G06F9/448; G06F9/4482; G06F9/4484
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
AN ORTHOGONAL COMPUTER COMPRISING: A DIGITAL MEMORY FOR DATA STORAGE, A REGISTER, AND A FUNCTION GENERATOR, SAID MEMORY HAVING A PLURALITY OF MEMORY LOCATIONS HORIZONTALLY STORING DATA THEREIN, MEANS FOR VERTICALLY ADDRESSING SAID DIGITAL MEMORY, MEANS FOR HORIZONTALLY ADDRESSING SAID DIGITAL MEMORY, SAID HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL ADDRESSING MEANS BEING CAPABLE OF WRITING IN AND READING OUT DATA, MEANS FOR TRANSFERRING VERTICAL COLUMNS OF DATA FROM SAID MEMORY TO SAID REGISTER, MEANS FOR TRANSFERRING SAID VERTICAL COLUMNS OF DATA FROM SAID REGISTER TO SAID FUNCTION GENERATOR, MEANS FOR PERFORMING LOGIC OPERATIONS UPON SAID VERTICAL COLUMNS OF DATA IN SAID FUNCTIONS GENERATOR TO PRODUCE RESULTANT VERTICAL COLUMNS OF DATA,
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
AN ORTHOGONAL COMPUTER COMPRISING: A DIGITAL MEMORY FOR DATA STORAGE, A REGISTER, AND A FUNCTION GENERATOR, SAID MEMORY HAVING A PLURALITY OF MEMORY LOCATIONS HORIZONTALLY STORING DATA THEREIN, MEANS FOR VERTICALLY ADDRESSING SAID DIGITAL MEMORY, MEANS FOR HORIZONTALLY ADDRESSING SAID DIGITAL MEMORY, SAID HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL ADDRESSING MEANS BEING CAPABLE OF WRITING IN AND READING OUT DATA, MEANS FOR TRANSFERRING VERTICAL COLUMNS OF DATA FROM SAID MEMORY TO SAID REGISTER, MEANS FOR TRANSFERRING SAID VERTICAL COLUMNS OF DATA FROM SAID REGISTER TO SAID FUNCTION GENERATOR, MEANS FOR PERFORMING LOGIC OPERATIONS UPON SAID VERTICAL COLUMNS OF DATA IN SAID FUNCTIONS GENERATOR TO PRODUCE RESULTANT VERTICAL COLUMNS OF DATA,
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) | 1969-10-03 | 1970-04-04 | 1970-10-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-03 | 1974-04-04 | 1974-10-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-03 | 1978-04-04 | 1978-10-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |