US3113223A
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Bender-type accelerometer
Assignee: SPACE TECHNOLOGY LAB Inc
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Filing: 1960-07-27
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Granted: 1963-12-03
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Expires: 1980-07-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas D Smith
- 👤 Harry R Spence
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 12:29
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60C; B60C23/00; B60C23/02; B06; B06B; B06B1/00; B06B1/02; B06B1/06; G; G01; G01P; G01P15/00; G01P15/02; G01P15/08; G01P15/09
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
AN ACCELEROMETER COMPRISING A SUBSTANTIALLY RIGID ELONGATED SUPPORT MEMBER, A FLEXIBLE PIEZOELECTRIC STRAIN SENSITIVE ELEMENT LOCATED WITHIN SAID MEMBER, SAID ELEMENT BEING SECURED AT ONE END TO SAID SUPPORT MEMBER, SAID OTHER END OF SAID ELEMENT BEING FREE OF DIRECT MECHANICAL EXTERNAL FORCES THEREBY ALLOWING SAID ELEMENT TO RESPOND TO INERTIAL FORCES ONLY, A PAIR OF ELECTRICAL TERMINALS COUPLED TO OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID ELEMENT, AND LEAD MEMBERS CONNECTING SAID TERMINALS AND CONTACTING SAID ELEMENT AND SAID SUPPORT MEMBER FOR RESILIENTLY SUPPORTING SAID ELEMENT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
84 words
AN ACCELEROMETER COMPRISING A SUBSTANTIALLY RIGID ELONGATED SUPPORT MEMBER, A FLEXIBLE PIEZOELECTRIC STRAIN SENSITIVE ELEMENT LOCATED WITHIN SAID MEMBER, SAID ELEMENT BEING SECURED AT ONE END TO SAID SUPPORT MEMBER, SAID OTHER END OF SAID ELEMENT BEING FREE OF DIRECT MECHANICAL EXTERNAL FORCES THEREBY ALLOWING SAID ELEMENT TO RESPOND TO INERTIAL FORCES ONLY, A PAIR OF ELECTRICAL TERMINALS COUPLED TO OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID ELEMENT, AND LEAD MEMBERS CONNECTING SAID TERMINALS AND CONTACTING SAID ELEMENT AND SAID SUPPORT MEMBER FOR RESILIENTLY SUPPORTING SAID ELEMENT.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-12-02 | 1967-06-03 | 1967-12-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-12-02 | 1971-06-03 | 1971-12-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-12-02 | 1975-06-03 | 1975-12-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |