US3302108A
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Apparatus for measuring the velocity and distance between bodies during the separation thereof
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-04-16
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Granted: 1967-01-31
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Expires: 1984-04-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ralph H Murphy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 08:35
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01C; H01C10/00; H01C10/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
APPARATUS FOR MEASURING THE DISTANCE BETWEEN TWO SEPARATING BODIES AND FOR DETERMING THE SPEED AT WHICH SEPARATION IS TAKING PLACE COMPRISING A THREADED ROD MOUNTED WITHIN ONE OF SAID BODIES, A RESISTANCE WIRE WOUND IN THE THREAD WELLS OF SAID THREADED ROD, AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT INCLUDING SAID RESISTANCE WIRE, ADAPTED FOR CONNECTION TO A SOURCE OF POWER AND CONNECTED AT ONE END TO SAID RESISTANCE WIRE AND HAVING A WIPER CONTACT CONNECTED AT A PORTION REMOTE FROM SAID ONE END OF SAID RESISTANCE WIRE, SAID OTHER END OF SAID RESISTANCE WIRE BEING ATTACHED TO THE OTHER OF SAID BODIES, MEANS IN SAID CIRCUIT FOR INDICATING THE CURRENT FLOW, AND MEANS REFERENCING SAID CURRENT INDICATION WITH RESPECT TO TIME, FOR PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE MEASUREMENT OF THE SEPARATION DISTANCE OF THE SEPARATING BODIES VERSUS TIME.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
APPARATUS FOR MEASURING THE DISTANCE BETWEEN TWO SEPARATING BODIES AND FOR DETERMING THE SPEED AT WHICH SEPARATION IS TAKING PLACE COMPRISING A THREADED ROD MOUNTED WITHIN ONE OF SAID BODIES, A RESISTANCE WIRE WOUND IN THE THREAD WELLS OF SAID THREADED ROD, AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT INCLUDING SAID RESISTANCE WIRE, ADAPTED FOR CONNECTION TO A SOURCE OF POWER AND CONNECTED AT ONE END TO SAID RESISTANCE WIRE AND HAVING A WIPER CONTACT CONNECTED AT A PORTION REMOTE FROM SAID ONE END OF SAID RESISTANCE WIRE, SAID OTHER END OF SAID RESISTANCE WIRE BEING ATTACHED TO THE OTHER OF SAID BODIES, MEANS IN SAID CIRCUIT FOR INDICATING THE CURRENT FLOW, AND MEANS REFERENCING SAID CURRENT INDICATION WITH RESPECT TO TIME, FOR PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE MEASUREMENT OF THE SEPARATION DISTANCE OF THE SEPARATING BODIES VERSUS TIME.
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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) | 1970-01-30 | 1970-08-01 | 1971-01-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-01-30 | 1974-08-01 | 1975-01-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-01-30 | 1978-08-01 | 1979-01-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |