US4035809A
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Electronic integrator for chart recorder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-12-29
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Granted: 1977-07-12
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Expires: 1995-12-29
Abstract
Abstract An integrator for continually computing the area under a curve drawn by a chart recorder, and displaying the area information by superimposing small spikes on the curve. The integrator uses a voltage-to-frequency converter that derives its input from the signal source to generate the spikes. A frequency divider circuit can be used so that every nth spike is larger or negative, making readout easier. The spikes and the analog signal are electronically added and the resulting signal is connected to a standard laboratory pen chart recorder. The area under any selected portion of the chart curve is found by counting the spikes on the curve.
Inventors
- 👤 John Kenneth Jacobsen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 10:11
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01D; G01D9/00; G01D9/28; G01D9/32
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
70 words
An electronic integrator system wherein a series of spikes generated by an electrical pulse generator whose output frequency or repetition rate is proportional to the electrical input signal are electrically added to the same input signal, the resulting combined signal comprising a curve with spikes is displayed on a single pen chart recording instrument and the area under the curve is measured by counting the spikes superimposed on the curve.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
70 words
An electronic integrator system wherein a series of spikes generated by an electrical pulse generator whose output frequency or repetition rate is proportional to the electrical input signal are electrically added to the same input signal, the resulting combined signal comprising a curve with spikes is displayed on a single pen chart recording instrument and the area under the curve is measured by counting the spikes superimposed on the curve.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A system as in claim 1, wherein every "n" pulse is larger or negative in order to make readout clearer and faster at high count rates.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
A system as in claim 2, wherein "n" is every tenth pulse and is negative.
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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) | 1980-07-11 | 1981-01-10 | 1981-07-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-07-11 | 1985-01-10 | 1985-07-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-07-11 | 1989-01-10 | 1989-07-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |