US3553570A
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Automatic billet inspector
Assignee: Republic Steel Corp
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Filing: 1969-01-22
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Granted: 1971-01-05
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Expires: 1989-01-22
Abstract
Abstract METAL BILLETS ARE CONVEYED PAST A DEFECT SCANNING UNIT THAT RECIPROCATES SEARCH COILS ACROSS A BILLET SURFACE. THE SCANNING UNIT IS MOVABLE TO A POSITION ADJACENT THE BILLET SURFACE AND THE SEARCH COILS ARE INDEPENDENTLY POSITIONED ON THE BILLET SURFACE. SCANNING UNIT MOVEMENT ACROSS THE BILLET IS REVERSED IN RESPONSE TO SENSING OF BILLET EDGES.
Inventors
- 👤 John J Skubiak
- 👤 John A Toth
Bibliographic Details
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US
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2026-10-25 06:26
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N29/00; G01N29/22; G01N29/26; G01N29/265; G01N27/00; G01N27/72; G01N27/82; G01N27/90; G01N27/9093
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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) | 1974-01-04 | 1974-07-06 | 1975-01-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-01-04 | 1978-07-06 | 1979-01-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-01-04 | 1982-07-06 | 1983-01-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |