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Apparatus for assembling particles
Assignee: Bio Logics Inc
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Filing: 1971-12-20
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Granted: 1973-10-02
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Expires: 1991-12-20
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for assembling and inserting data-representing particles into a light permeable identification device, which apparatus comprises part of a system particularly adapted for hospital use, including primary and secondary identification devices, structure for the transfer of data from primary to secondary identification devices and an opto-electronic reader for communicating data from identification devices to data processing equipment.
Inventors
- 👤 R Romney
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 11:16
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06K; G06K1/00; G06K1/12; A; A61; A61B; A61B90/00; A61B90/90; G07; G07C; G07C9/00; G07C9/20; G07C9/21; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/53004; Y10T29/53039; Y10T29/53061; Y10T29/53083; Y10T29/53087; Y10T29/5313; Y10T29/53165
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
Apparatus for inserting data-representing particles into selected ones of an array of particle-receiving pockets in a light-permeable identification device which comprises, in combination, means for positioning said device in a datareceiving path, means for indexing said device along said path, selective means for sequentially presenting said particles for insertion in said device at an insertion position; said presenting means comprising particle carrying recesses arranged to gather particles in predetermined number and arrangement for representing the selected data, particle-inserting punch elements in said presenting means for each particle so gathered, and means at said insertion position and aligned with said data receiving path for forcibly operating all punch elements in said insertion position to insert all the particles at said position into all the selected particle receiving pockets of the device which are in said position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
Apparatus for inserting data-representing particles into selected ones of an array of particle-receiving pockets in a light-permeable identification device which comprises, in combination, means for positioning said device in a datareceiving path, means for indexing said device along said path, selective means for sequentially presenting said particles for insertion in said device at an insertion position; said presenting means comprising particle carrying recesses arranged to gather particles in predetermined number and arrangement for representing the selected data, particle-inserting punch elements in said presenting means for each particle so gathered, and means at said insertion position and aligned with said data receiving path for forcibly operating all punch elements in said insertion position to insert all the particles at said position into all the selected particle receiving pockets of the device which are in said position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 which includes manually operable lever and toggle means for multiplying force and firmly inserting said partiCles in said pockets.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 which is adapted to insert magnetically permeable particles in the device, and including magnet means associated with the insertion mechanism for holding said particles against misplacement prior to insertion.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3533151A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-10-01 | 1977-04-02 | 1977-10-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-01 | 1981-04-02 | 1981-10-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-01 | 1985-04-02 | 1985-10-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |