US3275988A
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Programmed batch sequence controller
Assignee: EIDP Inc
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Filing: 1961-08-21
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Granted: 1966-09-27
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Expires: 1981-08-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward W Yetter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 19:27
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F13/00; G06F13/10; G06F13/12; G05; G05B; G05B19/00; G05B19/02; G05B19/04; G05B19/05; G05B19/07; G05B19/12; G05B19/16; G05B2219/00; G05B2219/10; G05B2219/13; G05B2219/13008; G05B2219/13083
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
A BATCH SEQUENCE CONTROLLER, COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, PROGRAM STORAGE MEANS, A CONDITIONAL LOGIC SECTION, A COMMAND LOGIC SECTION AND A PROCESS STEP SEQUENCE CONTROL SECTION ALL OBTAINING INSTRUCTIONS IN CODED FORM FROM SAID PROGRAM STORAGE MEANS AS TO INDIVIDUAL APPARATUS TO BE PLACED IN CIRCUIT EFFECTUATING A PRESELECTED CONTROL OBJECTIVE, MEANS IN SAID CONDITIONAL LOGIC SECTION INITIATING PROGRESSION OF SAID PROCESS STEP SEQUENCE CONTROL SECTION TO A PREDETERMINED PROCESS CONTROL STEP IN LATER TIME SEQUENCE UPON THE SIGNALLED EFFECTUATION OF A CURRENT PROCESS CONTROL IMPOSITION PURSUANT TO THE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING PROCESS CONTROL STEP, AND PROCESS STEP PROGRAM ADDRESS SELECTION MEANS RESPONSIVE TO SAID PROCESS STEP SEQUENCE CONTROL SECTION ACTUATING SAID PROGRAM STORAGE MEANS TO SUPPLY SAID INSTRUCTIONS IN CODED FORM UNIQUE TO SAID PREDETERMINED PROCESS CONTROL STEP FOR REPETITION OF THE CONTROL CYCLE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
A BATCH SEQUENCE CONTROLLER, COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, PROGRAM STORAGE MEANS, A CONDITIONAL LOGIC SECTION, A COMMAND LOGIC SECTION AND A PROCESS STEP SEQUENCE CONTROL SECTION ALL OBTAINING INSTRUCTIONS IN CODED FORM FROM SAID PROGRAM STORAGE MEANS AS TO INDIVIDUAL APPARATUS TO BE PLACED IN CIRCUIT EFFECTUATING A PRESELECTED CONTROL OBJECTIVE, MEANS IN SAID CONDITIONAL LOGIC SECTION INITIATING PROGRESSION OF SAID PROCESS STEP SEQUENCE CONTROL SECTION TO A PREDETERMINED PROCESS CONTROL STEP IN LATER TIME SEQUENCE UPON THE SIGNALLED EFFECTUATION OF A CURRENT PROCESS CONTROL IMPOSITION PURSUANT TO THE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING PROCESS CONTROL STEP, AND PROCESS STEP PROGRAM ADDRESS SELECTION MEANS RESPONSIVE TO SAID PROCESS STEP SEQUENCE CONTROL SECTION ACTUATING SAID PROGRAM STORAGE MEANS TO SUPPLY SAID INSTRUCTIONS IN CODED FORM UNIQUE TO SAID PREDETERMINED PROCESS CONTROL STEP FOR REPETITION OF THE CONTROL 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) | 1969-09-26 | 1970-03-28 | 1970-09-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-09-26 | 1974-03-28 | 1974-09-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-09-26 | 1978-03-28 | 1978-09-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |