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Apparatus for generating and controlling pressure
Assignee: ANTHONY
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Filing: 1963-11-26
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Granted: 1967-03-07
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Expires: 1983-11-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul A Meredith
- 👤 Myron L Anthony
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 23:35
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H9/00; A61H9/005; A61H9/0078; A61H2201/00; A61H2201/50; A61H2201/5007
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
AN APPARATUS FOR GENERATING PRESSURE PULSES SUITABLE FOR APPLICATION TO A BODY COMPRISING (A) A GAS PLENUM, (B) A SOURCE TO SUPPLY GAS UNDER PRESSURE TO SAID PLENUM, (C) MEANS FOR CONTROLLING SAID PRESSURE IN SAID PLENUM, (D) A VALVE HAVING AN INLET CONNECTED TO SAID PLENUM AND AN OUTLET ADAPTED TO BE CONNECTED TO AN INFLATABLE BLADDER TO SUPPLY A RELATIVELY SHORT PRESSURE PULSE TO SAID BLADDER, SAID VALVE COMPRISING A PORTED MEMBER HAVING AN OPENING THERETHROUGH MOVABLE IN ALIGNMENT WITH SAID INLET AND SAID OUTLET, (E) MEANS TO PROMPTLY RETURN SAID OUTLET TO ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE FOLLOWING SAID PRESSURE PULSE, COMPRISING A GROOVE IN THE SURFACE OF SAID PORTED MEMBER WHICH DOES NOT EXTEND THROUGH SAID PORTED MEMBER AND IS MOVABLE IN ALIGNMENT WITH SAID OUTLET, AND (F) MEANS FOR MOVING SAID PORTED MEMBER SO THAT THE
Claim 2
Independent Claim
138 words
AN APPARATUS FOR GENERATING PRESSURE PULSES SUITABLE FOR APPLICATION TO A BODY COMPRISING (A) A GAS PLENUM, (B) A SOURCE TO SUPPLY GAS UNDER PRESSURE TO SAID PLENUM, (C) MEANS FOR CONTROLLING SAID PRESSURE IN SAID PLENUM, (D) A VALVE HAVING AN INLET CONNECTED TO SAID PLENUM AND AN OUTLET ADAPTED TO BE CONNECTED TO AN INFLATABLE BLADDER TO SUPPLY A RELATIVELY SHORT PRESSURE PULSE TO SAID BLADDER, SAID VALVE COMPRISING A PORTED MEMBER HAVING AN OPENING THERETHROUGH MOVABLE IN ALIGNMENT WITH SAID INLET AND SAID OUTLET, (E) MEANS TO PROMPTLY RETURN SAID OUTLET TO ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE FOLLOWING SAID PRESSURE PULSE, COMPRISING A GROOVE IN THE SURFACE OF SAID PORTED MEMBER WHICH DOES NOT EXTEND THROUGH SAID PORTED MEMBER AND IS MOVABLE IN ALIGNMENT WITH SAID OUTLET, AND (F) MEANS FOR MOVING SAID PORTED MEMBER SO THAT THE
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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) | 1970-03-06 | 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 |