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US3356918A
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Tape controlled positioning and tuning system
Assignee: Collins Radio Co
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Filing: 1964-07-23
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Granted: 1967-12-05
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Expires: 1984-07-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Winston F Williams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 11:17
CPC Classifications
G; G05; G05B; G05B19/00; G05B19/02; G05B19/18; G05B19/19; G05B19/21; G05B19/23; G05B19/238; G05B19/42; G05D; G05D3/00; G05D3/12; G05D3/20; G05B2219/00; G05B2219/30; G05B2219/36; G05B2219/36591; G05B2219/41; G05B2219/41105; G05B2219/41472
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY ROTATING A SHAFT TO A PLURALITY OF PRESELECTED POSITIONS COMPRISING A DRIVE MOTOR CONNECTED TO SAID SHAFT, A MAGNETIC TAPE AND TRANSDUCING MEANS ASSOCIATED THEREWITH, MEANS FOR DRIVING SAID TAPE WITH RESPECT TO SAID TRANSDUCING MEANS AS A FUNCTION OF SAID SHAFT POSITION, SAID TAPE HAVING RECORDED THEREON A PLURALITY OF MAGNETIC IMPULSES DISPOSED LONGITUDINALLY ALONG SAID TAPE, PULSE COUNTING MEANS RECEIVING THE OUTPUT OF SAID TRANSDUCING MEANS, COMPARATOR MEANS RECEIVING THE OUTPUT OF SAID COUNTING MEANS, COUNT SELECTING MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID COMPARATOR MEANS, SAID COMPARATOR PRODUCING AN OUTPUT IN RESPONSE TO A PRESELECTED ONE OF SAID MAGNETIC IMPULSES BEING APPLIED TO SAID COUNTING MEANS, AND MOTOR CONTROL MEANS CONNECTED TO AND RESPONSIVE TO AN OUTPUT FROM SAID COMPARATOR MEANS TO DE-ENERGIZE SAID MOTOR IN RESPONSE TO A PRESELECTED ONE OF SAID PLURALITY OF MAGNETIC IMPULSES BEING APPLIED TO SAID PULSE COUNTING MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY ROTATING A SHAFT TO A PLURALITY OF PRESELECTED POSITIONS COMPRISING A DRIVE MOTOR CONNECTED TO SAID SHAFT, A MAGNETIC TAPE AND TRANSDUCING MEANS ASSOCIATED THEREWITH, MEANS FOR DRIVING SAID TAPE WITH RESPECT TO SAID TRANSDUCING MEANS AS A FUNCTION OF SAID SHAFT POSITION, SAID TAPE HAVING RECORDED THEREON A PLURALITY OF MAGNETIC IMPULSES DISPOSED LONGITUDINALLY ALONG SAID TAPE, PULSE COUNTING MEANS RECEIVING THE OUTPUT OF SAID TRANSDUCING MEANS, COMPARATOR MEANS RECEIVING THE OUTPUT OF SAID COUNTING MEANS, COUNT SELECTING MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID COMPARATOR MEANS, SAID COMPARATOR PRODUCING AN OUTPUT IN RESPONSE TO A PRESELECTED ONE OF SAID MAGNETIC IMPULSES BEING APPLIED TO SAID COUNTING MEANS, AND MOTOR CONTROL MEANS CONNECTED TO AND RESPONSIVE TO AN OUTPUT FROM SAID COMPARATOR MEANS TO DE-ENERGIZE SAID MOTOR IN RESPONSE TO A PRESELECTED ONE OF SAID PLURALITY OF MAGNETIC IMPULSES BEING APPLIED TO SAID PULSE COUNTING 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) | 1970-12-04 | 1971-06-05 | 1971-12-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-12-04 | 1975-06-05 | 1975-12-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-12-04 | 1979-06-05 | 1979-12-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |