US3310977A
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Ultrasonic inspection apparatus using variable focus and gate
Assignee: AUTOMATIC IND Inc
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Filing: 1964-04-07
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Granted: 1967-03-28
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Expires: 1984-04-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William C Mcgaughey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 15:58
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N29/00; G01N29/36; G01N29/38; G01N29/22; G01N29/221
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
ULTRASONIC INSPECTION APPARATUS INCLUDING THE COM BINATION OF A VARIABLE FOCUS ULTRASONIC SEARCH UNIT, FOCUSING MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID SEARCH UNIT AND EFFECTIVE TO VARY THE FOCUS OF SAID SEARCH UNIT, AMPLIFIER MEANS COUPLED TO THE SEARCH UNIT AND EFFECTIVE TO RECEIVE AND AMPLIFY ELECTRICAL SIGNALS PRODUCED BY SAID SEARCH UNIT, GATING MEANS COUPLED TO THE AMPLIFIER MEANS AND EFFECTIVE TO PASS SAID ELECTRICAL SIGNALS OCCURRING DURING A GATING INTERVAL AND TO REJECT SAID ELECTRICAL SIGNALS OCCURRING OUTSIDE THE GATING INTERVAL, SAID GATING MEANS BEING COUPLED TO THE FOCUSING MEANS AND RESPONSIVE TO THE VARIATIONS OF THE FOCUS OF SAID ULTRASONIC SEARCH UNIT TO SYNCHRONIZE THE GATING INTERVAL WITH THE FOCUS OF THE ULTRASONIC SEARCH UNIT, TO PASS ELECTRICAL SIGNALS CORRESPONDING TO ULTRASONIC SIGNALS EMANATING FROM THE FOCUS OF SAID SEARCH UNIT, AND UTILIZATION MEANS CONNECTED TO RECEIVE A SELECTIVELY PASSED ELECTRICAL SIGNAL AND PRODUCE A PHYSICAL RESPONSE THEREFROM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
ULTRASONIC INSPECTION APPARATUS INCLUDING THE COM BINATION OF A VARIABLE FOCUS ULTRASONIC SEARCH UNIT, FOCUSING MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID SEARCH UNIT AND EFFECTIVE TO VARY THE FOCUS OF SAID SEARCH UNIT, AMPLIFIER MEANS COUPLED TO THE SEARCH UNIT AND EFFECTIVE TO RECEIVE AND AMPLIFY ELECTRICAL SIGNALS PRODUCED BY SAID SEARCH UNIT, GATING MEANS COUPLED TO THE AMPLIFIER MEANS AND EFFECTIVE TO PASS SAID ELECTRICAL SIGNALS OCCURRING DURING A GATING INTERVAL AND TO REJECT SAID ELECTRICAL SIGNALS OCCURRING OUTSIDE THE GATING INTERVAL, SAID GATING MEANS BEING COUPLED TO THE FOCUSING MEANS AND RESPONSIVE TO THE VARIATIONS OF THE FOCUS OF SAID ULTRASONIC SEARCH UNIT TO SYNCHRONIZE THE GATING INTERVAL WITH THE FOCUS OF THE ULTRASONIC SEARCH UNIT, TO PASS ELECTRICAL SIGNALS CORRESPONDING TO ULTRASONIC SIGNALS EMANATING FROM THE FOCUS OF SAID SEARCH UNIT, AND UTILIZATION MEANS CONNECTED TO RECEIVE A SELECTIVELY PASSED ELECTRICAL SIGNAL AND PRODUCE A PHYSICAL RESPONSE THEREFROM.
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) | 1970-03-27 | 1970-09-26 | 1971-03-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-03-27 | 1974-09-26 | 1975-03-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-03-27 | 1978-09-26 | 1979-03-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |