US3357237A
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Ablation sensor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-06-17
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Granted: 1967-12-12
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Expires: 1985-06-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Bel Peter J Le
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 21:25
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64G; B64G1/00; B64G1/22; B64G1/52; B64G1/58; F; F02; F02K; F02K9/00; F02K9/97; F02K9/974
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
AN ABLATION SENSOR FOR SENSING WHEN THE CHAR LAYER INTERFACE OF A CHARRING ABLATION MATERIAL HAS RECESSED TO A PREDETERMINED LEVEL COMPRISING: A FIRST WIRE EMBEDDED IN SAID ABLATION MATERIAL SUCH THAT ITS FIRST END IS AT SAID PREDETERMINED LEVEL AND SUCH THAT ITS SECOND END IS PROTRUDING OUT OF SAID ABLATION MATERIAL; A SECOND WIRE EMBEDDED IN SAID ABLATION MATERIAL SUCH THAT ITS FIRST END IS AT SAID PREDETERMINED LEVEL CLOSE TO THE SAID FIRST END OF SAID FIRST WIRE AND SUCH THAT ITS SECOND END IS PROTRUDING OUT OF SAID ABLATION MATERIAL; AND ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT MEANS CONNECTED TO THE SAID SECOND ENDS OF SAID FIRST AND SECOND WIRES FOR DETECTING WHEN THE CHAR LAYER INTERFACE ELECTRICALLY CONNECTS TOGETHER THE SAID FIRST ENDS OF SAID FIRST AND SECOND WIRES THEREBY INDICATING THAT THE CHAR LAYER INTERFACE HAS RECESSED TO SAID PREDETERMINED LEVEL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
AN ABLATION SENSOR FOR SENSING WHEN THE CHAR LAYER INTERFACE OF A CHARRING ABLATION MATERIAL HAS RECESSED TO A PREDETERMINED LEVEL COMPRISING: A FIRST WIRE EMBEDDED IN SAID ABLATION MATERIAL SUCH THAT ITS FIRST END IS AT SAID PREDETERMINED LEVEL AND SUCH THAT ITS SECOND END IS PROTRUDING OUT OF SAID ABLATION MATERIAL; A SECOND WIRE EMBEDDED IN SAID ABLATION MATERIAL SUCH THAT ITS FIRST END IS AT SAID PREDETERMINED LEVEL CLOSE TO THE SAID FIRST END OF SAID FIRST WIRE AND SUCH THAT ITS SECOND END IS PROTRUDING OUT OF SAID ABLATION MATERIAL; AND ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT MEANS CONNECTED TO THE SAID SECOND ENDS OF SAID FIRST AND SECOND WIRES FOR DETECTING WHEN THE CHAR LAYER INTERFACE ELECTRICALLY CONNECTS TOGETHER THE SAID FIRST ENDS OF SAID FIRST AND SECOND WIRES THEREBY INDICATING THAT THE CHAR LAYER INTERFACE HAS RECESSED TO SAID PREDETERMINED LEVEL.
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) | 1970-12-11 | 1971-06-12 | 1971-12-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-12-11 | 1975-06-12 | 1975-12-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-12-11 | 1979-06-12 | 1979-12-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |