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US3391240A
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Chiff system for electronic organs
Assignee: DH Baldwin Co
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Filing: 1965-07-15
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Granted: 1968-07-02
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Expires: 1985-07-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Dale M Uetrecht
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 18:07
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10H; G10H1/00; G10H1/02; G10H1/06; G10H1/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
IN AN ELECTRONIC ORGAN, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING: A GAMUT OF CONTINUOUSLY-RUNNING SOURCES OF TONE SIGNALS CORRESPONDING IN FUNDAMENTAL FREQUENCIES TO NOTES OF A MUSICAL SCALE, AN OUTPUT SYSTEM, A FIRST PLURALITY OF KEYING MEANS RESPECTIVELY CONNECTING SAID SOURCES TO SAID OUTPUT SYSTEM AND ARRANGED TO PROVIDE A GRADUAL ONSET TO STEADY-STATE TONES CREATED BY SAID TONE SIGNALS IN SAID OUTPUT SYSTEM, A PLURALITY OF CHIFF GATING MEANS FEWER IN NUMBER THEN SAID FIRST PLURALITY, RESPECTIVELY CONNECTING AT LEAST SOME OF SAID SOURCES OF TONE SIGNALS TO SAID OUTPUT SYSTEM,
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
IN AN ELECTRONIC ORGAN, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING: A GAMUT OF CONTINUOUSLY-RUNNING SOURCES OF TONE SIGNALS CORRESPONDING IN FUNDAMENTAL FREQUENCIES TO NOTES OF A MUSICAL SCALE, AN OUTPUT SYSTEM, A FIRST PLURALITY OF KEYING MEANS RESPECTIVELY CONNECTING SAID SOURCES TO SAID OUTPUT SYSTEM AND ARRANGED TO PROVIDE A GRADUAL ONSET TO STEADY-STATE TONES CREATED BY SAID TONE SIGNALS IN SAID OUTPUT SYSTEM, A PLURALITY OF CHIFF GATING MEANS FEWER IN NUMBER THEN SAID FIRST PLURALITY, RESPECTIVELY CONNECTING AT LEAST SOME OF SAID SOURCES OF TONE SIGNALS TO SAID OUTPUT SYSTEM,
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1971-07-02 | 1972-01-01 | 1972-07-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-07-02 | 1976-01-01 | 1976-07-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-07-02 | 1980-01-01 | 1980-07-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |