US3370360A
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Apparatus for analyzing moisture content
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1966-11-18
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Granted: 1968-02-27
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Expires: 1986-11-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas R Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 09:59
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N27/00; G01N27/02; G01N27/04; G01N27/048
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
IN AN APPARATUS FOR ANALYZING THE MOISTURE CONTENT OF MATERIAL, ELECTRODES SPACED APART A FIXED DISTANCE ADAPTED TO ELECTRICALLY CONTACT THE MATERIAL TO BE ANALYZED FOR CONDUCTING ELECTRICAL CURRENT THROUGH THE MATERIAL CONTACTING SAID ELECTRODES TO MEASURE THE ELECTRICALLY RESISTANCE OF SUCH MATERIAL, PULSE GENERATING MEANS INCLUDING A DISCHARGE MEANS HAVING A NORMALLY EFFECTIVELY INFINITE ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE THROUGH WHICH A PREDETERMINED CHARGE IS DISCHARGED FOR PRODUCING ELECTRICAL PULSES AND CONTROLLED BY THE ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE OF THE MATERIAL CONTACTING SAID ELECTRODES FOR VARYING THE FREQUENCY RATE OF THE PULSES SUBSTANTIALLY PROPORTIONAL TO THE ELCTRICAL RESISTANCE BEBWEEN SAID ELECTRODES, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE FREQUENCY RATE OF THE PULSES PRODUCD BY SAID PULSE GENERATING MEANS FOR PRODUCING A SIGNAL INDICATIVE OF THE MOISTURE CONTENT OF THE MATERIAL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
IN AN APPARATUS FOR ANALYZING THE MOISTURE CONTENT OF MATERIAL, ELECTRODES SPACED APART A FIXED DISTANCE ADAPTED TO ELECTRICALLY CONTACT THE MATERIAL TO BE ANALYZED FOR CONDUCTING ELECTRICAL CURRENT THROUGH THE MATERIAL CONTACTING SAID ELECTRODES TO MEASURE THE ELECTRICALLY RESISTANCE OF SUCH MATERIAL, PULSE GENERATING MEANS INCLUDING A DISCHARGE MEANS HAVING A NORMALLY EFFECTIVELY INFINITE ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE THROUGH WHICH A PREDETERMINED CHARGE IS DISCHARGED FOR PRODUCING ELECTRICAL PULSES AND CONTROLLED BY THE ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE OF THE MATERIAL CONTACTING SAID ELECTRODES FOR VARYING THE FREQUENCY RATE OF THE PULSES SUBSTANTIALLY PROPORTIONAL TO THE ELCTRICAL RESISTANCE BEBWEEN SAID ELECTRODES, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE FREQUENCY RATE OF THE PULSES PRODUCD BY SAID PULSE GENERATING MEANS FOR PRODUCING A SIGNAL INDICATIVE OF THE MOISTURE CONTENT OF THE MATERIAL.
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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) | 1971-02-26 | 1971-08-28 | 1972-02-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-02-26 | 1975-08-28 | 1976-02-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-02-26 | 1979-08-28 | 1980-02-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |