US3226694A
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Assignee: Unisys Corp
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Filing: 1962-07-03
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Granted: 1965-12-28
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Expires: 1982-07-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry D Wise
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 21:30
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F9/00; G06F9/06; G06F9/46; G06F9/461; G06F9/462
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
IN A DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM CONTROLLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS ACQUIRED AND EXECUTED ONE AT A TIME DURING INSTRUCTION CYCLES, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING: (A) MEANS ADAPTED TO STORE AT ADDRESSABLE LOCATIONS THEREOF A PLURALITY OF PROGRAMS, EACH PROGRAM COMPRISED OF A GROUP OF INSTRUCTIONS HAVING SPECIFIC ADDRESSES; (B) A PLURALITY OF PROGRAM ADDRESS MEANS, A DIFFERENT ONE ASSOCIATED WITH EACH OF SAID STORED PROGRAMS, EACH PROGRAM ADDRESS MEANS BEING SELECTABLE TO THEREBY SEQUENTIALLY SUPPLY THE ADDRESSES OF ALL INSTRUCTIONS OF ITS ASSOCIATED PROGRAM ONE AT A TIME DURING SUCCESSIVE INSTRUCTION CYCLES; AND (C) MEANS TO SELECT AT AN INSTRUCTION CYCLE ANY ONE OF SAID PROGRAM ADDRESS MEANS FOR SUPPLYING THE ADDRESS OF AN INSTRUCTION TO BE ACQUIRED DURING SAID LAST NAMED INSTRUCTION CYCLE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
IN A DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM CONTROLLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS ACQUIRED AND EXECUTED ONE AT A TIME DURING INSTRUCTION CYCLES, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING: (A) MEANS ADAPTED TO STORE AT ADDRESSABLE LOCATIONS THEREOF A PLURALITY OF PROGRAMS, EACH PROGRAM COMPRISED OF A GROUP OF INSTRUCTIONS HAVING SPECIFIC ADDRESSES; (B) A PLURALITY OF PROGRAM ADDRESS MEANS, A DIFFERENT ONE ASSOCIATED WITH EACH OF SAID STORED PROGRAMS, EACH PROGRAM ADDRESS MEANS BEING SELECTABLE TO THEREBY SEQUENTIALLY SUPPLY THE ADDRESSES OF ALL INSTRUCTIONS OF ITS ASSOCIATED PROGRAM ONE AT A TIME DURING SUCCESSIVE INSTRUCTION CYCLES; AND (C) MEANS TO SELECT AT AN INSTRUCTION CYCLE ANY ONE OF SAID PROGRAM ADDRESS MEANS FOR SUPPLYING THE ADDRESS OF AN INSTRUCTION TO BE ACQUIRED DURING SAID LAST NAMED INSTRUCTION CYCLE.
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) | 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 |