US3226683A
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Sequential decision making device
Assignee: International Business Machines Corp
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Filing: 1960-10-19
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Granted: 1965-12-28
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Expires: 1980-10-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr John E Gaffney
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 16:45
CPC Classifications
H; H03; H03K; H03K17/00; H03K17/51; H03K17/52
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A COMPUTER CONTROL SYSTEM ESTABLISHING A SEQUENCE OF CONTROL SIGNALS COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF NODE CIRCUITS EACH OF WHICH PRODUCES ONE OF SAID CONTROL SIGNALS WHEN ENERGIZED, SAID NODE CIRCUITS BEING ARRANGED IN LEVELS, MEANS FOR INTECONNECTING THE NODE CIRCUITS IN EACH LEVEL IN SUCH A MANNER AS TO ESTABLISH A PREFERENCE IN THE ENERGIZATION OF NODE CIRCUITS IN THAT LEVEL, MEANS FOR SEQUENTIALLY ENERGIZING AND INTERCONNECTING ONE NODE IN EACH LEVEL WITH A NODE IN ANOTHER LEVEL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PREFERENCE AMONG UNENERGIZED NODES IN THE RESPECTIVE LEVEL, MEANS FOR MAINTAINING SAID SEQUENCE OF NODES IN THE ENERGIZED CONDITION TO PERMIT THE SUBSEQUENT REPRODUCTION OF THE SEQUENCE OF CONTROL SIGNALS PRODUCED BY SAID ENERGIZED NODES AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO SAID SEQUENCE OF CONTROL SIGNALS FOR PERFORMING A DESIRED COMPUTER FUNCTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
A COMPUTER CONTROL SYSTEM ESTABLISHING A SEQUENCE OF CONTROL SIGNALS COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF NODE CIRCUITS EACH OF WHICH PRODUCES ONE OF SAID CONTROL SIGNALS WHEN ENERGIZED, SAID NODE CIRCUITS BEING ARRANGED IN LEVELS, MEANS FOR INTECONNECTING THE NODE CIRCUITS IN EACH LEVEL IN SUCH A MANNER AS TO ESTABLISH A PREFERENCE IN THE ENERGIZATION OF NODE CIRCUITS IN THAT LEVEL, MEANS FOR SEQUENTIALLY ENERGIZING AND INTERCONNECTING ONE NODE IN EACH LEVEL WITH A NODE IN ANOTHER LEVEL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PREFERENCE AMONG UNENERGIZED NODES IN THE RESPECTIVE LEVEL, MEANS FOR MAINTAINING SAID SEQUENCE OF NODES IN THE ENERGIZED CONDITION TO PERMIT THE SUBSEQUENT REPRODUCTION OF THE SEQUENCE OF CONTROL SIGNALS PRODUCED BY SAID ENERGIZED NODES AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO SAID SEQUENCE OF CONTROL SIGNALS FOR PERFORMING A DESIRED COMPUTER FUNCTION.
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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) | 1968-12-27 | 1969-06-28 | 1969-12-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-12-27 | 1973-06-28 | 1973-12-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-12-27 | 1977-06-28 | 1977-12-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |