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US3396580A
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Storage and release apparatus for measuring devices
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1966-07-25
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Granted: 1968-08-13
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Expires: 1986-07-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Douglas I Cole
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 18:41
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01L; B01L99/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
IN A STORAGE AND RELEASE APPARATUS FOR AN EXPENDABLE ELECTRICAL MEASURING DEVICE OF THE TYPE HAVING A PARAMETER MEASURING MEANS TO BE DISCHARGED INTO A REGION WHERE A MEASUREMENT IS DESIRED AND FLEXIBLE LEADS CONNECTED BETWEEN SUCH MEASURING MEANS AND A RECORDING MEANS, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING A SUPPORTING FRAME; A PLURALITY OF PARALLEL INCLINED CHUTES SUPPORTED BY SAID FRAME; EACH OF SAID CHUTES INCLUDING MEANS FOR RETAINING AND SELECTIVELY RELEASING A PARAMETER MEASURING MEANS; MEANS ON SAID FRAME FOR DETACHABLY CONNECTING THE LEADS OF EACH MEASURING DEVICE TO A RECORDING MEANS; AND MEANS COOPERATING WITH EACH CHUTE FOR DIRECTING A PARAMETER MEASURING MEANS UPON ITS RELEASE TO A REGION WHERE A MEASUREMENT IS TO BE MADE.
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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) | 1971-08-13 | 1972-02-12 | 1972-08-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-08-13 | 1976-02-12 | 1976-08-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-08-13 | 1980-02-12 | 1980-08-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |