US3476477A
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Program tape discriminator
Assignee: Bell and Howell Co
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Filing: 1966-08-17
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Granted: 1969-11-04
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Expires: 1986-08-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Andrew Balint
- 👤 Hans Christoph Wohlrab
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 10:03
CPC Classifications
G; G05; G05B; G05B19/00; G05B19/02; G05B19/04; G05B19/12; G05B19/14; G03; G03B; G03B27/00; G03B27/72; G05B2219/00; G05B2219/20; G05B2219/24; G05B2219/24124
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A PROGRAM TAPE FOR USE IN A TAPE READER OF THE TYPE HAVING A PLURALITY OF CHANNEL SENSORS, AND ADDITIONAL SENSING MEANS FOR SENSING INDICIA IDENTIFYING THE TYPE OF TAPE IN SAID TAPE READER, SAID PROGRAM TAPE COMPRISING: AN ELONGATED STRIP OF MATERIAL HAVING A LEADER PORTION AND A PROGRAM PORTION, SAID PROGRAM PORTION INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF PROGRAM CHARACTERS MANIFESTED BY INDICIA CARRIED BY SAID TAPE, SAID INDICA BEING POSITIONED IN A PLURALITY OF CHANNELS WHICH EXTEND ALONG THE LENGTH OF SAID TAPE WITH THE INDICIA MANIFESTING A PARTUCULAR PROGRAM CHARACTER BEING ARRANGED IN A ROW EXTENDING TRANSVERSE TO THE LENGTH OF SAID TAPE, THE FIRST OF SAID PROGRAM CHARACTERS BEING A PROGRAM START CHARACTER,
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
A PROGRAM TAPE FOR USE IN A TAPE READER OF THE TYPE HAVING A PLURALITY OF CHANNEL SENSORS, AND ADDITIONAL SENSING MEANS FOR SENSING INDICIA IDENTIFYING THE TYPE OF TAPE IN SAID TAPE READER, SAID PROGRAM TAPE COMPRISING: AN ELONGATED STRIP OF MATERIAL HAVING A LEADER PORTION AND A PROGRAM PORTION, SAID PROGRAM PORTION INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF PROGRAM CHARACTERS MANIFESTED BY INDICIA CARRIED BY SAID TAPE, SAID INDICA BEING POSITIONED IN A PLURALITY OF CHANNELS WHICH EXTEND ALONG THE LENGTH OF SAID TAPE WITH THE INDICIA MANIFESTING A PARTUCULAR PROGRAM CHARACTER BEING ARRANGED IN A ROW EXTENDING TRANSVERSE TO THE LENGTH OF SAID TAPE, THE FIRST OF SAID PROGRAM CHARACTERS BEING A PROGRAM START CHARACTER,
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2943554A
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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) | 1972-11-03 | 1973-05-05 | 1973-11-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1976-11-03 | 1977-05-05 | 1977-11-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1980-11-03 | 1981-05-05 | 1981-11-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |