US3245044A
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Automatic program suspension system
Assignee: International Business Machines Corp
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Filing: 1961-11-16
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Granted: 1966-04-05
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Expires: 1981-11-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert M Meade
- 👤 Eugene D Conroy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 20:36
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F9/00; G06F9/06; G06F9/22; G06F9/44; G06F9/448; G06F9/4482; G06F9/4484; G06F9/4486
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
69 words
IN A DATA PROCESSING MACHINE: MEANS FOR SEQUENCING THE MACHINE THROUGH A PROGRAM OF STEPS, EACH OF WHICH INCLUDES A NUMBER OF INSTRUCTION STEPS AND A NUMBER OF SUBROUTINE STEPS: MEANS FOR DETECTING THE OCCURRENCE OF A PLURALITY OF CONDITIONS DURING A CURRENT INSTRUCTION STEP; MEANS FOR PRODUCING DURING SAID CURRENT INSTRUCTION STEP PRIORITY SCANNING OF SAID DETECTED CONDITIONS TO PERMIT AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION OF THE PROGRAM DURING SAID CURRENT
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) | 1969-04-04 | 1969-10-04 | 1970-04-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-04-04 | 1973-10-04 | 1974-04-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-04-04 | 1977-10-04 | 1978-04-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |