US3257640A
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Apparatus capable of indicating the extent of highway usage by a road vehicle
Assignee: General Precision Systems Ltd
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Filing: 1963-06-25
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Granted: 1966-06-21
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Expires: 1983-06-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Clifford H J Beaven
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 19:31
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07B; G07B15/00; G07B15/06; G07B15/063; G07F; G07F17/00; G07F17/14; G07F17/145
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
AN ELECTRONIC METER ADAPTED FOR MOUNTING ON A MOTOR VEHICLE AND COMPRISING A TUNED PICK-UP CIRCUIT DELIVERING A SIGNAL OUTPUT IN ACCORDANCE WITH EXTERNAL SIGNALS RECEIVED FROM TIME TO TIME FROM STATIONARY TRANSMITTER MEANS ASSOCIATD WITH THE ROADWAY ALONG WHICH THE VEHICLE OPERATES, AMPLIFIER CIRCUITRY RECEIVING AND AMPLIFYING SAID SIGNAL OUTPUT OF SAID PICK-UP CIRCUIT, INTERNAL SELF-CONTAINED POWER-GENERATING MEANS GENERATING ELECTRICAL POWER WHICH IS SUPPLIED TO SAID AMPLIFIER CIRCUITY, A SOLID STATE ELECTRONIC COUNTER HAVING A PULSE SIGNAL INPUT, AND MEANS APPLYING THE AMPLIFIED SIGNAL PUTPUT FROM SAID AMPLIFIER CIRCUIT IN THE FORM OF PULSES TO SAID PULSE SIGNAL INPUT OF SAID COUNTER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
AN ELECTRONIC METER ADAPTED FOR MOUNTING ON A MOTOR VEHICLE AND COMPRISING A TUNED PICK-UP CIRCUIT DELIVERING A SIGNAL OUTPUT IN ACCORDANCE WITH EXTERNAL SIGNALS RECEIVED FROM TIME TO TIME FROM STATIONARY TRANSMITTER MEANS ASSOCIATD WITH THE ROADWAY ALONG WHICH THE VEHICLE OPERATES, AMPLIFIER CIRCUITRY RECEIVING AND AMPLIFYING SAID SIGNAL OUTPUT OF SAID PICK-UP CIRCUIT, INTERNAL SELF-CONTAINED POWER-GENERATING MEANS GENERATING ELECTRICAL POWER WHICH IS SUPPLIED TO SAID AMPLIFIER CIRCUITY, A SOLID STATE ELECTRONIC COUNTER HAVING A PULSE SIGNAL INPUT, AND MEANS APPLYING THE AMPLIFIED SIGNAL PUTPUT FROM SAID AMPLIFIER CIRCUIT IN THE FORM OF PULSES TO SAID PULSE SIGNAL INPUT OF SAID COUNTER.
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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) | 1969-06-20 | 1969-12-20 | 1970-06-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-06-20 | 1973-12-20 | 1974-06-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-06-20 | 1977-12-20 | 1978-06-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |