US3720009A
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Device for the multidimensional presentation of qualitative and quantitative data
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-11-22
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Granted: 1973-03-13
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Expires: 1991-11-22
Abstract
Abstract To cope with the ''''explosion'''' of qualitative and quantitative information available today and to present it in a comprehensive and usable form for a plurality of time periods, a multidimensional device is provided comprising an elongated hub means; a support means for rotatably mounting the hub means; and a multiplicity of projections supported by said hub means. The projections are arranged in a plurality of juxtaposed parallel planes along the hub means. The projections in each plane are distinguishable appearance-wise from each other, such as by a color coding, so as to qualitatively distinguish data. The pattern of distinguishable appearance is common to all the planes with like projections in successive parallel planes being in longitudinal alignment, whereby each plane may represent a finite time period. The length of each of the projections is adjustable so as to be quantitatively correlatable with the data. Particular embodiments have additional elements or features which increase the versatility and data handling capacity or render the device automatically adjustable by, for example, computer control.
Inventors
- 👤 L Hutar
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 19:31
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B19/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 41
Claim 1
Independent Claim
16 words
said projections being arranged substantially in a plurality of successive parallel planes along said hub means,
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
16 words
said projections being arranged substantially in a plurality of successive parallel planes along said hub means,
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
said projections being arranged substantially in a plurality of juxtaposed parallel planes along said hub means,
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
said projections being arranged substantially in a plurality of juxtaposed parallel planes along said hub means,
Claim 5
Independent Claim
36 words
A device for multidimensional presentation of qualitatively and quantitatively-discrete data comprising in combination: a. elongated hub means; b. support means for rotatably mounting said hub means; c. a multiplicity of projections supported by said hub means;
Claim 6
Independent Claim
36 words
A device for multidimensional presentation of qualitatively and quantitatively-discrete data comprising in combination: a. elongated hub means; b. support means for rotatably mounting said hub means; c. a multiplicity of projections supported by said hub means;
Claim 7
Independent Claim
125 words
A device for multidimensional presentation of qualitatively and quantitatively-discrete data comprising in combination: a. elongated hub means; b. support means for rotatably mounting said hub means; c. a multiplicity of projections supported by said hub means; 1. said projections being arranged substantially in a plurality of juxtaposed parallel planes along said hub means, 2. at least three of said projections being peripherally-spaced around said hub means in each plane, 3. the projections in each plane being distinguishable appearance-wise from each other to qualitatively distinguish data, the pattern of distinguishable appearance being common to all planes, like projections in succeSsive parallel planes being in longitudinal alignment, and 4. the length of each of said projections being adjustable so as to be quantitatively correlatable with the data.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
125 words
A device for multidimensional presentation of qualitatively and quantitatively-discrete data comprising in combination: a. elongated hub means; b. support means for rotatably mounting said hub means; c. a multiplicity of projections supported by said hub means; 1. said projections being arranged substantially in a plurality of juxtaposed parallel planes along said hub means, 2. at least three of said projections being peripherally-spaced around said hub means in each plane, 3. the projections in each plane being distinguishable appearance-wise from each other to qualitatively distinguish data, the pattern of distinguishable appearance being common to all planes, like projections in succeSsive parallel planes being in longitudinal alignment, and 4. the length of each of said projections being adjustable so as to be quantitatively correlatable with the data.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
at least three of said projections being peripherally-spaced around said hub means in each plane,
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
at least three of said projections being peripherally-spaced around said hub means in each plane,
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
32 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said elongated hub means comprises an elongated shaft having a plurality of individual hubs mounted thereon, each hub supporting the projections in at least one plane.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
at least three of said projections being supported in each plane, the number of said projections in each plane being substantially equal,
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
22 words
at least three of said projections being supported in each plane, the number of said projections in each plane being substantially equal,
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
17 words
the projections in each plane being color coded, the color coding being common to all planes, and
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
17 words
the projections in each plane being color coded, the color coding being common to all planes, and
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device of claim 2 wherein the axis of said elongated shaft is straight.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
36 words
the projections in each plane being distinguishable appearance-wise from each other to qualitatively distinguish data, the pattern of distinguishable appearance being common to all planes, like projections in succeSsive parallel planes being in longitudinal alignment, and
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
36 words
the projections in each plane being distinguishable appearance-wise from each other to qualitatively distinguish data, the pattern of distinguishable appearance being common to all planes, like projections in succeSsive parallel planes being in longitudinal alignment, and
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
18 words
the length of each of said projections being adjustable so as to be quantitatively correlatable with the data.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
18 words
the length of each of said projections being adjustable so as to be quantitatively correlatable with the data.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device of claim 2 wherein the axis of said elongated shaft is curved.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
29 words
said projections comprising rod-like members of adjustable length, whereby the color coding, the adjustable length and the disposition of the projections are correlatable with distinct aspects of the information.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
29 words
said projections comprising rod-like members of adjustable length, whereby the color coding, the adjustable length and the disposition of the projections are correlatable with distinct aspects of the information.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said projections are in the form of rod-like members equally spaced around said hub means.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
11 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said projections are radially extendible.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device of claim 1 wherein each of said projections comprises a telescoping elongated member.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device of claim 1 wherein each of said projections is longitudinally indexed whereby quantitative values are indicated thereby.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
22 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said projections in each plane are color coded, the color coding being common to all planes.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
12 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said projections have expanded outer extremities.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
12 words
The device of claim 10 wherein said extremities bear a color coding.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
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The device of claim 1 wherein said projections are electrically-illuminable adjacent an outer extremity thereof.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
11 words
The device of claim 12 wherein the illumination is color coded.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said projections are adjusted in length by an electrical input.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device of claim 14 wherein said electrical input is responsive to the output of a computer.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
31 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said hub means comprises a plurality of radial troughs extending the length thereof and said projections are removably supported in said troughs by wedge-shaped segments.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device of claim 16 wherein said wedge-shaped segments are removably supported in said troughs magnetically.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said projections have varying cross sections, the cross sections being correlatable with other aspects of the data.
Claim 38
Independent Claim
43 words
A device for multidimensional presentation of qualitative and quantitative information for a plurality of time periods comprising in combination: a. elongated hub means; b. support means for rotatably mounting said hub means; c. a multiplicity of elongated projections supported by said hub means,
Claim 39
Independent Claim
43 words
A device for multidimensional presentation of qualitative and quantitative information for a plurality of time periods comprising in combination: a. elongated hub means; b. support means for rotatably mounting said hub means; c. a multiplicity of elongated projections supported by said hub means,
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device of claim 19 wherein the length of said rod-like members is adjustable responsive to the output of a computer.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
36 words
The device of claim 19 wherein the color coding is correlatable with qualitative information, the length of the rod-like members is correlatable with quantitative information and each of said parallel planes represents a different time period.
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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) | 1976-03-12 | 1976-09-11 | 1977-03-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-03-12 | 1980-09-11 | 1981-03-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-03-12 | 1984-09-11 | 1985-03-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |