US3389606A
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Time resolving mechanical accelerometer
Assignee: United States Atomic Energy Commission
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Filing: 1965-01-29
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Granted: 1968-06-25
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Expires: 1985-01-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Barron C Watson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 16:15
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01P; G01P15/00; G01P15/02; G01P15/03; G01P15/032; G01P15/036
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
AN ACCELEROMETER COMPRISING AN ANVIL, A WEIGHT ADAPTED TO MAKE A PERMANENT IMPRESSION ON THE SURFACE OF THE ANVIL BY IMPACT THEREWITH, AND MEANS SUPPORTING THE WEIGHT AT A PREDETERMINED DISTANCE FROM THE ANVIL, SAID MEANS BEING ADAPTED TO RELEASE THE WEIGHT WHEN A PREDETERMINED THRESHOLD ACCELERATION IS EXCEEDED; CHARACTERIZED IN THAT THERE IS MEANS SITUATED IN THE PATH OF MOVEMENT OF THE WEIGHT TOWARD THE ANVIL, MOVEABLE INTO A POSITION IN RESPONSE TO MOVEMENT OF THE WEIGHT TO A POSITION IN CONTACT WITH THE ANVIL TO TRAP THE WEIGHT AT THE PLACE OF IMPACT OF THE ANVIL TO PREVENT REACTIVATION OF THE WEIGHT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
AN ACCELEROMETER COMPRISING AN ANVIL, A WEIGHT ADAPTED TO MAKE A PERMANENT IMPRESSION ON THE SURFACE OF THE ANVIL BY IMPACT THEREWITH, AND MEANS SUPPORTING THE WEIGHT AT A PREDETERMINED DISTANCE FROM THE ANVIL, SAID MEANS BEING ADAPTED TO RELEASE THE WEIGHT WHEN A PREDETERMINED THRESHOLD ACCELERATION IS EXCEEDED; CHARACTERIZED IN THAT THERE IS MEANS SITUATED IN THE PATH OF MOVEMENT OF THE WEIGHT TOWARD THE ANVIL, MOVEABLE INTO A POSITION IN RESPONSE TO MOVEMENT OF THE WEIGHT TO A POSITION IN CONTACT WITH THE ANVIL TO TRAP THE WEIGHT AT THE PLACE OF IMPACT OF THE ANVIL TO PREVENT REACTIVATION OF THE WEIGHT.
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) | 1971-06-25 | 1971-12-25 | 1972-06-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-06-25 | 1975-12-25 | 1976-06-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-06-25 | 1979-12-25 | 1980-06-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |