US3977072A
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Method of manufacturing a magnetic locator
Assignee: Schonstedt Instrument Co LLC
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Filing: 1975-01-17
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Granted: 1976-08-31
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Expires: 1995-01-17
Abstract
Abstract A magnetic locator in which flux-gate sensors are mounted in longitudinal notches or grooves at the ends of a tubular support to form an assembly which is inserted into a tubular housing, the sensors being press-fitted into the notches and the tubular support being provided with spaced bushings of material which are compressed when inserted into the housing. A stiff hairpin excitation conductor extends through the sensors and through the tubular support, being preassembled with one of the sensors. A simplified electrical circuit is employed which produces a beat frequency signal when a magnetic object is located and which avoids the need for a voltage to frequency converter.
Inventors
- 👤 Erick O. Schonstedt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 08:21
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01V; G01V3/00; G01V3/08; G01V3/081; G01R; G01R33/00; G01R33/02; G01R33/04; G01V3/15; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49002; Y10T29/4902; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/49863; Y10T29/49876
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
48 words
A method of making magnetic detector apparatus, which comprises forming a tubular support with a longitudinal groove at each end, each groove being open at one side thereof and having an approximately C-shaped cross-section, and press-fitting a magnetic sensor into each groove laterally from the open side thereof.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
48 words
A method of making magnetic detector apparatus, which comprises forming a tubular support with a longitudinal groove at each end, each groove being open at one side thereof and having an approximately C-shaped cross-section, and press-fitting a magnetic sensor into each groove laterally from the open side thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
55 words
A method in accordance with claim 1, wherein one of the sensors is first supported upon an excitation conductor extending therethrough, said conductor is inserted through said support and said one sensor is mounted in the associated groove, and then the other sensor is slipped over said conductor and is mounted in the associated groove.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A method in accordance with claim 2, wherein signal conductors are connected to each of the sensors mounted upon the support and are extended along the support.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
A method in accordance with claim 3, wherein the support, sensors, and conductors are then inserted into a tubular housing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
63 words
A method in accordance with claim 4, wherein prior to the insertion of said support, sensors and conductors in the tubular housing, bushings for spacing the support from the housing are formed upon the support by wrapping and securing foam strips about the support at spaced locations, the strips being dimensioned so as to be compressed when they are inserted into the housing.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
A method in accordance with claim 4, wherein said one sensor is fixed to said excitation conductor and said excitation conductor is fixed to said housing.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
71 words
A method in accordance with claim 6, wherein said one sensor is tubular and has end discs and is fixed to said excitation conductor by bending said excitation conductor into a hairpin shape, passing both legs of the excitation conductor through said one sensor and its end discs, positioning the bight of said excitation conductor adjacent to one end disc, and crimping said excitation conductor adjacent to the other end disc.
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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) | 1979-08-31 | 1980-03-01 | 1980-08-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-08-31 | 1984-03-01 | 1984-08-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-08-31 | 1988-03-01 | 1988-08-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |