US 2,555,689

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gptkbp:abstract A method and apparatus for controlling the operation of a machine.
gptkbp:applicationDate April 12, 1949
gptkbp:applicationNumber Serial No. 622,123
gptkbp:applicationStatus Granted
gptkbp:assignee gptkb:The_United_States_of_America
gptkbp:citedBy US_3,000,000
gptkbp:class Machine control systems
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:documentType Patent document
gptkbp:examiner gptkb:John_Doe
gptkbp:fieldOfUse machine control
gptkbp:filingDate April 12, 1949
gptkbp:grantDate May 29, 1951
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gptkbp:inventor gptkb:William_H._McCulloch
gptkbp:inventorResidence gptkb:Ohio
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gptkbp:issuedOn May 29, 1951
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:legalStatus Expired due to non-payment of maintenance fees
gptkbp:numberOfClaims 10
gptkbp:patentAbstract Describes a method for controlling machines.
gptkbp:patentCitation Cited by 5 patents
gptkbp:patentClassification G05B 19/418
gptkbp:patentExpiration 1971-05-29
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gptkbp:patentLength 20 years
gptkbp:patentNumber 2,555,689
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gptkbp:patentType Utility patent
gptkbp:priorityDate April 12, 1949
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gptkbp:status expired
gptkbp:title Method of and apparatus for controlling the operation of a machine