US3346724A
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Random function tracer
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-07-15
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Granted: 1967-10-10
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Expires: 1984-07-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul F Fuhrmeister
- 👤 Jr Milner H Eskew
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 04:06
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06K; G06K15/00; G06K15/22; B; B43; B43L; B43L13/00; B43L13/02; B43L13/022; G06F; G06F7/00; G06F7/38; G06F7/48; G06F7/544; G06F7/548
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
A RANDOM FUNCTION TRACER FOR TRACING LINES ON A MAP AND CONVERTING THE TRACINGS INTO CARTESIAN COORDINATES COMPRISING: A TABLE WITH SAID MAP ON THE SURFACE OF THE TABLE; A FIRST ARM WITH ONE OF ITS ENDS ROTATABLY MOUNTED TO SAID TABLE; A SECOND ARM WITH ONE OF ITS ENDS ROTATABLY ATTACHED TO THE OTHER END OF SAID FIRST ARM; MEANS ATTACHED TO THE OTHER END OF SAID SECOND ARM FOR TRACING LINES ON SAID MAP; MEANS FOR PRODUCING A FIRST VOLTAGE PROPORTIONAL TO THE ANGLE OF ROTATION OF SAID FIRST ARM; MEANS FOR ANGLE FOR PRODUCING A SECOND VOLTAGE PROPORTIONAL TO THE ANGLE OF ROTATION OF SAID SECOND ARM; AND MEANS FOR COMPUTING FROM SAID FIRST AND SECOND VOLTAGES THE CARTESIAN COORDINATES OF POINTS ON THE LINES TRACED BY SAID TRACING MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
A RANDOM FUNCTION TRACER FOR TRACING LINES ON A MAP AND CONVERTING THE TRACINGS INTO CARTESIAN COORDINATES COMPRISING: A TABLE WITH SAID MAP ON THE SURFACE OF THE TABLE; A FIRST ARM WITH ONE OF ITS ENDS ROTATABLY MOUNTED TO SAID TABLE; A SECOND ARM WITH ONE OF ITS ENDS ROTATABLY ATTACHED TO THE OTHER END OF SAID FIRST ARM; MEANS ATTACHED TO THE OTHER END OF SAID SECOND ARM FOR TRACING LINES ON SAID MAP; MEANS FOR PRODUCING A FIRST VOLTAGE PROPORTIONAL TO THE ANGLE OF ROTATION OF SAID FIRST ARM; MEANS FOR ANGLE FOR PRODUCING A SECOND VOLTAGE PROPORTIONAL TO THE ANGLE OF ROTATION OF SAID SECOND ARM; AND MEANS FOR COMPUTING FROM SAID FIRST AND SECOND VOLTAGES THE CARTESIAN COORDINATES OF POINTS ON THE LINES TRACED BY SAID TRACING MEANS.
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) | 1970-10-09 | 1971-04-10 | 1971-10-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-10-09 | 1975-04-10 | 1975-10-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-10-09 | 1979-04-10 | 1979-10-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |