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US3144017A
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Pill-type swallowable transmitter
Assignee: Telefunken AG
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Filing: 1961-01-03
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Granted: 1964-08-11
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Expires: 1981-01-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Muth Herbert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 19:35
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B5/00; A61B5/07; A61B5/073
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A PILL-TYPE SWALLOWABLE TRANSMITTER FOR TRANSMITTING TO AN EXTERNAL RECEIVER HAVING A RECEIVING COIL ELECTRICAL SIGNALS WHICH ARE INDICATIVE OF A CONDITION TO BE MEASURED IN THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM OF A PATIENT, SAID TRANSMITTER COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION: A CASING HAVING AN INTERIOR CAVITY; TRANSMITTER CIRCUIT MEANS LOCATED WITHIN SAID INTERIOR CAVITY; TRANSMITTER CIRCUIT MEANS LOCATED WITHIN SAID INTERIOR CAVITY; AND A TRANSMITTING COIL CONNECTED TO SAID TRANSMITTER CIRCUIT MEANS, SAID TRANSMITTING COIL BEING CARRIED BY SAID CASING AND LOCATED OUTSIDE OF SAID INTERIOR CAVITY, WHEREBY THE COUPLING BETWEEN SAID COILS IS GREATER THAN IF SAID TRANSMITTING COIL WERE LOCATED WITHIN SAID INTERIOR CAVITY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
A PILL-TYPE SWALLOWABLE TRANSMITTER FOR TRANSMITTING TO AN EXTERNAL RECEIVER HAVING A RECEIVING COIL ELECTRICAL SIGNALS WHICH ARE INDICATIVE OF A CONDITION TO BE MEASURED IN THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM OF A PATIENT, SAID TRANSMITTER COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION: A CASING HAVING AN INTERIOR CAVITY; TRANSMITTER CIRCUIT MEANS LOCATED WITHIN SAID INTERIOR CAVITY; TRANSMITTER CIRCUIT MEANS LOCATED WITHIN SAID INTERIOR CAVITY; AND A TRANSMITTING COIL CONNECTED TO SAID TRANSMITTER CIRCUIT MEANS, SAID TRANSMITTING COIL BEING CARRIED BY SAID CASING AND LOCATED OUTSIDE OF SAID INTERIOR CAVITY, WHEREBY THE COUPLING BETWEEN SAID COILS IS GREATER THAN IF SAID TRANSMITTING COIL WERE LOCATED WITHIN SAID INTERIOR CAVITY.
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) | 1967-08-11 | 1968-02-10 | 1968-08-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-08-11 | 1972-02-10 | 1972-08-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-08-11 | 1976-02-10 | 1976-08-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |