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Converter for a toll verification system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-06-11
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Granted: 1972-07-04
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Expires: 1989-06-11
Abstract
Abstract A converter for use in cooperation with a ticket sensing means and toll recorder in a toll verification system. Means are provided for producing a plurality of pulsed signal sequences to actuate the toll recorder. A plurality of switch means are provided in which each switch means controls the emission of a specific pulsed signal sequence. Means are included for receiving first and second output signals from the ticket sensing means and converting said signals into at least one switching signal which actuates a selected switch means to permit the pulsed signal sequence controlled thereby to activate the toll recorder.
Inventors
- 👤 Jackie L Kirkham
- 👤 Warren E Jones
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 15:08
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F17/00; G07F17/14; G07F17/145
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
268 words
A converter for use in a toll verification system which includes a ticket sensing means and a money recorder means, said converter comprising means for producing a plurality of first pulsed signal sequences to actuate said money recorder means, a plurality of first switch means in association with said signal sequence producing means, each first switch means controlling the transmission of a first pulsed signal sequence from said signal sequence producing means to said money recorder means, means for receiving first and second signals from said ticket sensing means and converting said first and second signals into at least one switching signal for actuating one of said first switch means to permit the emission of the pulsed signal sequence controlled thereby, said means for receiving said first and second signals from said ticket sensing means including a plurality of second switch means and a plurality of junction means sets, one of said junction means sets being adapted to receive said first signal and including a plurality of junction means, one of said second switch means being responsive to said second signal and controlling the transmission of said first signal into a specific junction means of said first signal receiving junction means set, and a plurality of diode groups each including at least one diode associated with a said first switch means and each poled to direct a signal received thereby into its diode-associated first switch means, and means connecting said specific junction means to a selected diode in one of said diode groups for directing said first signal from said specific junction means to said one diode group.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
268 words
A converter for use in a toll verification system which includes a ticket sensing means and a money recorder means, said converter comprising means for producing a plurality of first pulsed signal sequences to actuate said money recorder means, a plurality of first switch means in association with said signal sequence producing means, each first switch means controlling the transmission of a first pulsed signal sequence from said signal sequence producing means to said money recorder means, means for receiving first and second signals from said ticket sensing means and converting said first and second signals into at least one switching signal for actuating one of said first switch means to permit the emission of the pulsed signal sequence controlled thereby, said means for receiving said first and second signals from said ticket sensing means including a plurality of second switch means and a plurality of junction means sets, one of said junction means sets being adapted to receive said first signal and including a plurality of junction means, one of said second switch means being responsive to said second signal and controlling the transmission of said first signal into a specific junction means of said first signal receiving junction means set, and a plurality of diode groups each including at least one diode associated with a said first switch means and each poled to direct a signal received thereby into its diode-associated first switch means, and means connecting said specific junction means to a selected diode in one of said diode groups for directing said first signal from said specific junction means to said one diode group.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The converter of claim 1 wherein said connecting means is a jumper having one end part releasably connected to said specific junction means and the other end part releasably connected to said selected diode.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The converter of claim 2 wherein said specific junction means is of the multiple-terminal type and said jumper has one end part releasably connected to a terminal thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
218 words
A converter for use in a toll vertification system which includes a ticket sensing means and a money recorder means, said converter comprising means for producing a plurality of first pulsed signal sequences to actuate said money recorder means, a plurality of first switch means in association with said signal sequence producing means, each first switch means controlling the transmission of a first pulsed signal sequence from said signal sequence producing means to said money recorder means, and means for receiving first and second signals from said ticket sensing means and converting said first and second signals into at least one switching signal for actuating one of said first switch means to permit the emission of the pulsed signal sequence controlled thereby, said signal sequence producing means including the function of producing a plurality of second pulsed signal sequences adapted to actuate an axle count recorder in said toll verification system, a plurality of second switch means in association with said signal sequence producing means, each second switch means controlling the transmission of a second pulsed Signal sequence from said signal sequence producing means to said axle count recorder and being responsive to one of said first and second signals from said ticket sensing means so as to permit the emission of the pulsed signal sequence controlled thereby.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
218 words
A converter for use in a toll vertification system which includes a ticket sensing means and a money recorder means, said converter comprising means for producing a plurality of first pulsed signal sequences to actuate said money recorder means, a plurality of first switch means in association with said signal sequence producing means, each first switch means controlling the transmission of a first pulsed signal sequence from said signal sequence producing means to said money recorder means, and means for receiving first and second signals from said ticket sensing means and converting said first and second signals into at least one switching signal for actuating one of said first switch means to permit the emission of the pulsed signal sequence controlled thereby, said signal sequence producing means including the function of producing a plurality of second pulsed signal sequences adapted to actuate an axle count recorder in said toll verification system, a plurality of second switch means in association with said signal sequence producing means, each second switch means controlling the transmission of a second pulsed Signal sequence from said signal sequence producing means to said axle count recorder and being responsive to one of said first and second signals from said ticket sensing means so as to permit the emission of the pulsed signal sequence controlled thereby.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
215 words
A converter for use in a toll verification system which includes a ticket sensing means and a money recorder means, said converter comprising means for producing a plurality of first pulsed signal sequences to actuate said money recorder means, a plurality of first switch means in association with said signal sequence producing means, each first switch means controlling the transmission of a first pulsed signal sequence from said signal sequence producing means to said money recorder means, means for receiving first and second signals from said ticket sensing means and converting said first and second signals into at least one switching signal for actuating one of said first switch means to permit the emission of pulsed signal sequence controlled thereby, said means for receiving said first and second signals from said ticket sensing means including a plurality of second switch means and a plurality of junction means sets, one of said junction means sets being adapted to receive said first signal and including a plurality of junction means, one of said second switch means being responsive to said second signal and controlling the transmission of said first signal into a specific junction means of said first signal receiving junction means set, and means connecting said specific junction means to one of said first switch means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
215 words
A converter for use in a toll verification system which includes a ticket sensing means and a money recorder means, said converter comprising means for producing a plurality of first pulsed signal sequences to actuate said money recorder means, a plurality of first switch means in association with said signal sequence producing means, each first switch means controlling the transmission of a first pulsed signal sequence from said signal sequence producing means to said money recorder means, means for receiving first and second signals from said ticket sensing means and converting said first and second signals into at least one switching signal for actuating one of said first switch means to permit the emission of pulsed signal sequence controlled thereby, said means for receiving said first and second signals from said ticket sensing means including a plurality of second switch means and a plurality of junction means sets, one of said junction means sets being adapted to receive said first signal and including a plurality of junction means, one of said second switch means being responsive to said second signal and controlling the transmission of said first signal into a specific junction means of said first signal receiving junction means set, and means connecting said specific junction means to one of said first switch means.
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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) | 1975-07-04 | 1976-01-03 | 1976-07-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-07-04 | 1980-01-03 | 1980-07-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-07-04 | 1984-01-03 | 1984-07-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |