US3307382A
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Digitally controlled random access means
Assignee: Gaston County Dyeing Machine Co
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Filing: 1964-09-21
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Granted: 1967-03-07
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Expires: 1984-09-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Hacker George Gordon
- 👤 John G Luker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 19:54
CPC Classifications
G; G05; G05B; G05B19/00; G05B19/02; G05B19/04; G05B19/06; G05B19/063
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
191 words
THE COMBINATION OF A MOVABLE PROGRAMMER HAVING PHYSICAL INDICIA THEREON ARRANGED IN A PREDETERMINED MANNER, A FIRST GROUP OF SWITCHES ASSOCIATED WITH SAID PROGRAMMER AND OPERATED BY SAID PHYSICAL INDICIA ON SAID PROGRAMMER TO ACTUATE A PLURALITY OF CYCLES IN ANY DESIRED OPERATION, AND RANDOM ACCESS MEANS FOR CONTROLLING AND MOVING SAID PROGRAMMER TO CONTROL THE SEQUENCE AND DESIRED REPEATS OF CYCLES ACTUATED BY SAID PHYSICAL INDICIA ON SAID PROGRAMMER INDEPENDENTLY OF THE SEQUENCE OF ARRANGEMENT OF SAID PHYSICAL INDICIA ON SAID PROGRAMMER; SAID RANDOM ACCESS MEANS COMPRISES MOVABLE MEANS HAVING PHYSICAL INDICIA THEREON, A SECOND GROUP OF SWITCHES ASSOCIATED WITH SAID MOVABLE MEANS AND OPERATED BY SAID PHYSICAL INDICIA ON SAID MOVABLE MEANS, MOTOR MEANS ACTUATED BY SAID SECOND GROUP OF SWITCHES TO MOVE SAID PROGRAMMER, AND A THIRD GROUP OF SWITCHES ASSOCIATED WITH SAID PROGRAMMER AND COOPERATING WITH SAID SECOND GROUP OF SWITCHES AND OPERATED BY SAID PHYSICAL INDICIA ON SAID PROGRAMMER TO STOP SAID MOTOR MEANS AND SAID PROGRAMMER AT THE DESIRED LOCATION TO ALLOW SAID FIRST GROUP OF SWITCHES TO BE OPERATED BY SAID PHYSICAL INDICIA ON SAID PROGRAMMER TO ACTUATE THE DESIRED CYCLE IN THE OPERATION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
191 words
THE COMBINATION OF A MOVABLE PROGRAMMER HAVING PHYSICAL INDICIA THEREON ARRANGED IN A PREDETERMINED MANNER, A FIRST GROUP OF SWITCHES ASSOCIATED WITH SAID PROGRAMMER AND OPERATED BY SAID PHYSICAL INDICIA ON SAID PROGRAMMER TO ACTUATE A PLURALITY OF CYCLES IN ANY DESIRED OPERATION, AND RANDOM ACCESS MEANS FOR CONTROLLING AND MOVING SAID PROGRAMMER TO CONTROL THE SEQUENCE AND DESIRED REPEATS OF CYCLES ACTUATED BY SAID PHYSICAL INDICIA ON SAID PROGRAMMER INDEPENDENTLY OF THE SEQUENCE OF ARRANGEMENT OF SAID PHYSICAL INDICIA ON SAID PROGRAMMER; SAID RANDOM ACCESS MEANS COMPRISES MOVABLE MEANS HAVING PHYSICAL INDICIA THEREON, A SECOND GROUP OF SWITCHES ASSOCIATED WITH SAID MOVABLE MEANS AND OPERATED BY SAID PHYSICAL INDICIA ON SAID MOVABLE MEANS, MOTOR MEANS ACTUATED BY SAID SECOND GROUP OF SWITCHES TO MOVE SAID PROGRAMMER, AND A THIRD GROUP OF SWITCHES ASSOCIATED WITH SAID PROGRAMMER AND COOPERATING WITH SAID SECOND GROUP OF SWITCHES AND OPERATED BY SAID PHYSICAL INDICIA ON SAID PROGRAMMER TO STOP SAID MOTOR MEANS AND SAID PROGRAMMER AT THE DESIRED LOCATION TO ALLOW SAID FIRST GROUP OF SWITCHES TO BE OPERATED BY SAID PHYSICAL INDICIA ON SAID PROGRAMMER TO ACTUATE THE DESIRED CYCLE IN THE OPERATION.
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) | 1970-03-06 | 1970-09-05 | 1971-03-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-03-06 | 1974-09-05 | 1975-03-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-03-06 | 1978-09-05 | 1979-03-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |