US4108362A
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Vehicle diagnosis data entry system
Assignee: Snap On Inc
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Filing: 1977-01-28
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Granted: 1978-08-22
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Expires: 1997-01-28
Abstract
Abstract The disclosure describes an analyzer controlled by a microprocessor having a memory for diagnosing a vehicle engine. Engine specifications are read into the analyzer by a card bearing: (1) specifications of the engine printed in alpha-numeric form; and (2) a machine-readable code representing a portion of the specifications. A code reader reads the code on the card and converts it into electronic digital signals. The digital signals are converted to a form usable by the microprocessor so that the specifications can be stored in the memory. During analysis, information can be written on the card and stored for use during a subsequent analysis.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerald C. Trussell
- 👤 Robert W. Arnston
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 21:09
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01M; G01M15/00; G01M15/02; G01M15/04; G01M15/05
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
In an analyzer controlled by a digital processor having a memory for analyzing a vehicular engine, improved apparatus for reading data into the analyzer comprising: a sheet bearing specifications of the engine printed in alpha-numeric form and bearing a machine-readable digital code representing at least a portion of the specifications; coding means for reading said digital code on the sheet and for converting the digital code into electronic digital signals; and communication means for transmitting the digital signals to the engine analyzer in a form usable by the engine analyzer, whereby the specifications can be read into the memory of the analyzer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
In an analyzer controlled by a digital processor having a memory for analyzing a vehicular engine, improved apparatus for reading data into the analyzer comprising: a sheet bearing specifications of the engine printed in alpha-numeric form and bearing a machine-readable digital code representing at least a portion of the specifications; coding means for reading said digital code on the sheet and for converting the digital code into electronic digital signals; and communication means for transmitting the digital signals to the engine analyzer in a form usable by the engine analyzer, whereby the specifications can be read into the memory of the analyzer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
Apparatus, as claimed in claim 1, wherein the machine-readable code comprises a series of visible marks.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
Apparatus, as claimed in claim 2, wherein the code reading means comprises an optical mark reader.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
Apparatus, as claimed in claim 2, wherein the sheet is fabricated from paper.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
Apparatus, as claimed in claim 4, wherein the specifications represented in machine-readable form are limited to a single type of vehicle and wherein the sheet identifies said single type of vehicle in alphabetic form.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
Apparatus, as claimed in claim 1, wherein the machine-readable code comprises a series of signals stored in a magnetic medium.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
Apparatus, as claimed in claim 6, wherein the coding means further comprises means for erasing the magnetic medium and means for recording code signals on the magnetic medium.
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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) | 1981-08-21 | 1982-02-20 | 1982-08-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-08-21 | 1986-02-20 | 1986-08-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-08-21 | 1990-02-20 | 1990-08-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |