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US3789387A
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Dynamic motion display system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-08-16
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Granted: 1974-01-29
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Expires: 1992-08-16
Abstract
Abstract A display system is disclosed for illustrating rotation of pumps, motors or the like, or flow of fluids through pipes in two directions. An electrical signal is derived from the motion device in the form of pulses which are proportional to speed, flow or any other measured parameter. The derived pulse is converted to sequentially coded signals which, in turn, are used to sequentially illuminate a display means. The display means may take the form of superimposed luminescent panels respectively having luminescent indicia sequentially displayed thereon so that sequential illumination of the panels will create the illusion of motion. Alternatively, the display means can be composed of a display member in which sequential luminescent indicia are respectively illuminated by sequential operation of fiber optic bundles. In another alternative form, electrically illuminescent paint or crystals may be disposed on a panel in an indicia for sequential illumination to create the illusion of motion.
Inventors
- 👤 J Hurst
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
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2026-11-02 10:40
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01R; G01R31/00; G01R31/34; G01R31/343; G01F; G01F15/00; G01F15/07; G01F15/075; G01F15/0755; G01P; G01P1/00; G01P1/07; G01P1/08; G01P13/00; G01P13/02; G01P13/04; G01P5/00; G01P5/001
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
Apparatus for translating repetitive motion to a display comprising: means for sensing continuous and repetitive motion in a given direction and for providing electrical signals in serial pulse form and functionally related to said motion, means for converting said electrical signals to a plurality of sequential signal trains having a cyclic repetition rate functionally related to said motion, said converting means including a counter means and decoding means, display means having a plurality of indicia thereon, each such indicia being displaced from other such indicia to form a repetitive pattern, light means for each of said indicia, means responsive to said sequential signals from said decoding means for sequentially actuating said light means and said indicia for providing an illusion of repetitive motion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
Apparatus for translating repetitive motion to a display comprising: means for sensing continuous and repetitive motion in a given direction and for providing electrical signals in serial pulse form and functionally related to said motion, means for converting said electrical signals to a plurality of sequential signal trains having a cyclic repetition rate functionally related to said motion, said converting means including a counter means and decoding means, display means having a plurality of indicia thereon, each such indicia being displaced from other such indicia to form a repetitive pattern, light means for each of said indicia, means responsive to said sequential signals from said decoding means for sequentially actuating said light means and said indicia for providing an illusion of repetitive motion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
67 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said display means includes superimposed, light-transmitting plate members, said plate members respectively having said indicia thereon in sets wherein sets of indicia on each of said plate members form said repetitive pattern and are sequentially located relative to one another, said light means being arranged for each of said plate members for activating the sets of indicia on a plate member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein said superimposed plate members have main body portions which are superimposed and respectively have tab portions extending beyond said main body portions, and said light means extend into each of said tab portions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
The apparatus of claim 3 wherein the indicia of said sets of indicia on said superimposed plate members are curved in a manner schematically representative of pump blades and said sensing means is adapted for coupling to a pump.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
The apparatus of claim 3 wherein the indicia of said sets of indicia on said superimposed plate members are straight line segments schematically representative of a flow pipe and said sensing means is adapted for coupling with a flow sensor.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said means for sensing motion also senses direction of motion and said converting means also provides signals representative of the direction of motion whereby motion in opposing directions can be displayed.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
70 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said display means includes a plate member, a plurality of electrically illuminescent conductors arranged to form sets of indicia with the sets of indicia having a repetitive pattern and sequentially located relative to one another, and means responsive to said converting means for sequentially activating said illuminescent conductors with respect to the sets of indicia for providing an illusion of continuous and repetitive motion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
37 words
The apparatus of claim 7 wherein said conductors have one end thereof coupled to a common ground and to a conductor passing through said plate member and opposite ends coupled to the outputs of said converting means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
116 words
Apparatus for translating dynamic motion to an electrically driven, visual display, and comprising: means for converting repetitive dynamic motion in a given direction to electrical pulse signals, means responsive to said pulse signals for producing electrical pulse oUtputs havng a coded relationship to each pulse signal in repetitive sequences of said input pulse signals, decoder means for providing a distinct output signal for each said electrical pulse ouput, and display means having a plurality of indicia thereon, each such indicia being displaced from other such indicia to form a light means for each of said indicia, each said light means being responsive to each of said output signals respectively for providing an illusion of repetitive motion.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
116 words
Apparatus for translating dynamic motion to an electrically driven, visual display, and comprising: means for converting repetitive dynamic motion in a given direction to electrical pulse signals, means responsive to said pulse signals for producing electrical pulse oUtputs havng a coded relationship to each pulse signal in repetitive sequences of said input pulse signals, decoder means for providing a distinct output signal for each said electrical pulse ouput, and display means having a plurality of indicia thereon, each such indicia being displaced from other such indicia to form a light means for each of said indicia, each said light means being responsive to each of said output signals respectively for providing an illusion of repetitive motion.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
32 words
The apparatus of claim 9 wherein said means for producing said electrical pulse outputs produces said coded relationship for said electrical pulse outputs as a function of direction of such dynamic motion.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus of claim 10 wherein said means for producing pulse outputs having a coded relationship includes bidirectional synchronous counter means and said means for providing separate output signals includes decoding matrix means.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
92 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said display means includes a plate member and a plurality of fiber optic bundles, each of said bundles having individual members coupled to said plate member in an arrangement forming said plurality of indicia into sets of indicia with the sets of indicia being arranged in a repetitive pattern and sequentially located relative to one another, and means responsive to said converting means for sequentially activating said fiber optic bundles with respect to said sets of indicia for providing an illusion of continuous and repetitive motion.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 12 wherein said plate member is opaque and said individual members extend into openings in said plate member.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-01-28 | 1977-07-30 | 1978-01-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-28 | 1981-07-30 | 1982-01-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-28 | 1985-07-30 | 1986-01-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |