US3289172A
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Data processing
Assignee: GTE Sylvania Inc
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Filing: 1962-12-21
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Granted: 1966-11-29
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Expires: 1982-12-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William C Towle
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 09:25
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F3/00; G06F3/06; G06F3/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
IN A DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM WHEREIN AN ITEM CODED WITH SENSIBLE MARKS SERVES AS A SYSTEM INPUT: MEANS FOR SCANNING SAID MARKS AND TRANSDUCING THEM TO DISCRETE ELECTRICAL SIGNAL; SIGNAL GATING AND CONTROL MEANS FOR ARRANGING SAID SIGNALS INTO TWO OR MORE SEPARATE GROUPS; TWO OR MORE PULSE SHIFTING REGISTERS EACH HAVING A PLURALITY OF STAGES AND A FEEDBACK CONNECTION FROM ITS FINAL TO ITS FIRST STAGE; MEANS FOR ANALYZING THE SIGNAL CONTENT OF ONE OF SAID REGISTERS; AND, MEANS FOR SHIFTING THE CONTENTS OF ALL OF SAID REGISTERS IN RESPONSE TO SAID SIGNAL ANALYSIS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
95 words
IN A DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM WHEREIN AN ITEM CODED WITH SENSIBLE MARKS SERVES AS A SYSTEM INPUT: MEANS FOR SCANNING SAID MARKS AND TRANSDUCING THEM TO DISCRETE ELECTRICAL SIGNAL; SIGNAL GATING AND CONTROL MEANS FOR ARRANGING SAID SIGNALS INTO TWO OR MORE SEPARATE GROUPS; TWO OR MORE PULSE SHIFTING REGISTERS EACH HAVING A PLURALITY OF STAGES AND A FEEDBACK CONNECTION FROM ITS FINAL TO ITS FIRST STAGE; MEANS FOR ANALYZING THE SIGNAL CONTENT OF ONE OF SAID REGISTERS; AND, MEANS FOR SHIFTING THE CONTENTS OF ALL OF SAID REGISTERS IN RESPONSE TO SAID SIGNAL ANALYSIS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1969-11-28 | 1970-05-30 | 1970-11-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-28 | 1974-05-30 | 1974-11-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-28 | 1978-05-30 | 1978-11-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |