US3719926A
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Tape program control
Assignee: Neles Jamesbury Inc
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Filing: 1971-03-01
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Granted: 1973-03-06
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Expires: 1991-03-01
Abstract
Abstract A control device for sequential control of a process or machine which includes a means for reading perforated tape having thereon codes representative of alphabetic, numerical or any other symbols. The control includes means to interpret these codes and means to respond to these codes to either energize or de-energize a plurality of outputs, means to further condition the control to accept only selected input signals appearing on a plurality of input terminals, and means to operate the reading means only in response to a preselected input signal.
Inventors
- 👤 A Sangster
- 👤 C Pickering
- 👤 T Mcnamara
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 20:44
CPC Classifications
G; G05; G05B; G05B19/00; G05B19/02; G05B19/04; G05B19/12; G05B19/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
193 words
Sequence control means for use with a storage member having control information stored therein for controlling the energization and deenergization of selected elements comprising means for retrieving said stored control information, a plurality of inputs connected to said retrieving means, a plurality of outputs connected to said retrieving means, means for generating an energizing signal on one of said plurality of outputs in response to retrieval of certain control information from said storage member, means for generating a deenergizing signal on said one of said plurality of outputs in response to retrieval of other control information from said storage member, means for preselecting one of said plurality of inputs in response to retrieving preselect control information from said storage member, means for inhibiting said retrieving means from further retrieval of information in response to the retrieval of said preselect control information from said storage member, and means for conditioning said retrieving means to be activated for further information retrieval by a signal over said preselected one of said plurality of inputs and not to be activated for such further retrieval by a signal over a non preselected one of said plurality of inputs.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
193 words
Sequence control means for use with a storage member having control information stored therein for controlling the energization and deenergization of selected elements comprising means for retrieving said stored control information, a plurality of inputs connected to said retrieving means, a plurality of outputs connected to said retrieving means, means for generating an energizing signal on one of said plurality of outputs in response to retrieval of certain control information from said storage member, means for generating a deenergizing signal on said one of said plurality of outputs in response to retrieval of other control information from said storage member, means for preselecting one of said plurality of inputs in response to retrieving preselect control information from said storage member, means for inhibiting said retrieving means from further retrieval of information in response to the retrieval of said preselect control information from said storage member, and means for conditioning said retrieving means to be activated for further information retrieval by a signal over said preselected one of said plurality of inputs and not to be activated for such further retrieval by a signal over a non preselected one of said plurality of inputs.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
193 words
Sequence control means for use with a storage member having control information stored therein for controlling the energization and deenergization of selected elements comprising means for retrieving said stored control information, a plurality of inputs connected to said retrieving means, a plurality of outputs connected to said retrieving means, means for generating an energizing signal on one of said plurality of outputs in response to retrieval of certain control information from said storage member, means for generating a deenergizing signal on said one of said plurality of outputs in response to retrieval of other control information from said storage member, means for preselecting one of said plurality of inputs in response to retrieving preselect control information from said storage member, means for inhibiting said retrieving means from further retrieval of information in response to the retrieval of said preselect control information from said storage member, and means for conditioning said retrieving means to be activated for further information retrieval by a signal over said preselected one of said plurality of inputs and not to be activated for such further retrieval by a signal over a non preselected one of said plurality of inputs.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
193 words
Sequence control means for use with a storage member having control information stored therein for controlling the energization and deenergization of selected elements comprising means for retrieving said stored control information, a plurality of inputs connected to said retrieving means, a plurality of outputs connected to said retrieving means, means for generating an energizing signal on one of said plurality of outputs in response to retrieval of certain control information from said storage member, means for generating a deenergizing signal on said one of said plurality of outputs in response to retrieval of other control information from said storage member, means for preselecting one of said plurality of inputs in response to retrieving preselect control information from said storage member, means for inhibiting said retrieving means from further retrieval of information in response to the retrieval of said preselect control information from said storage member, and means for conditioning said retrieving means to be activated for further information retrieval by a signal over said preselected one of said plurality of inputs and not to be activated for such further retrieval by a signal over a non preselected one of said plurality of inputs.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
188 words
Sequence control means for use with a record medium having control information recorded thereon for controlling the energization and deenergization of selected elements comprising means for reading said recorded control information, means for transporting said record medium past said reading means, a plurality of inputs connected to said transporting means, a plurality of outputs connected to said reading means, means for generating an energizing signal on one of said plurality of outputs in response to reading certain control information recorded on the record medium, means for generating a deenergizing signal on said one of said plurality of outputs in response to reading other control information recorded on said record medium, means for deactivating said transporting means in response to deactivation control information read from said record medium, means for preselecting one of said plurality of inputs in response to reading preselect control information recorded on said record medium, and means for conditioning said transporting means to be activated by a signal over said preselected one of said plurality of inputs and not to be activated by a signal over a non preselected one of said plurality of inputs.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
188 words
Sequence control means for use with a record medium having control information recorded thereon for controlling the energization and deenergization of selected elements comprising means for reading said recorded control information, means for transporting said record medium past said reading means, a plurality of inputs connected to said transporting means, a plurality of outputs connected to said reading means, means for generating an energizing signal on one of said plurality of outputs in response to reading certain control information recorded on the record medium, means for generating a deenergizing signal on said one of said plurality of outputs in response to reading other control information recorded on said record medium, means for deactivating said transporting means in response to deactivation control information read from said record medium, means for preselecting one of said plurality of inputs in response to reading preselect control information recorded on said record medium, and means for conditioning said transporting means to be activated by a signal over said preselected one of said plurality of inputs and not to be activated by a signal over a non preselected one of said plurality of inputs.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-03-05 | 1976-09-04 | 1977-03-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-03-05 | 1980-09-04 | 1981-03-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-03-05 | 1984-09-04 | 1985-03-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |