US4333084A
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Assignee: STOELTING COMPANY A CORP OF IL
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Filing: 1980-10-06
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Granted: 1982-06-01
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Expires: 2000-10-06
Abstract
Abstract A timed lighting display adjacent the chart drive area of a polygraph indicating when the examiner and examinee have time to ask and respond to a test examination question before the next question.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald A. Peterson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 03:55
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01D; G01D9/00; G09; G09B; G09B7/00; G09B7/02; G09B7/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
57 words
Polygraphic apparatus including a chart area and a graphic output device for producing a record representative of the pulse of the subject; said apparatus including a timed lighting display means adjacent to the chart area for indicating when the examiner and examinee have time to ask and respond to a test examination question before the next question.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
57 words
Polygraphic apparatus including a chart area and a graphic output device for producing a record representative of the pulse of the subject; said apparatus including a timed lighting display means adjacent to the chart area for indicating when the examiner and examinee have time to ask and respond to a test examination question before the next question.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
98 words
Polygraphic apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the timed lighting display means comprises: (a) a source of D.C. power; (b) an input formating circuit operationally connected to the source of D.C. power having initializing and remote programming inputs; (c) a timing circuit operationally connected to the input formating circuit for timing the "on" signal, (d) a timing circuit operationally connected to the input formating circuit and to the "on" timing circuit for timing the "off" signal; and (e) an output formating circuit operationally connected to the "on" timing circuit and the "off" timing circuit having a readout means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
Polygraphic apparatus according to claim 2 wherein the readout means comprises a single "on-off" light for indicating the running of a question interval and the running of the response interval.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
Polygraphic apparatus according to claim 2 wherein the readout means comprises a single light for indicating the running of the question interval and a proportional display of a plurality of lights for indicating the running of the answer interval.
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) | 1985-05-31 | 1985-11-30 | 1986-06-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-05-31 | 1989-11-30 | 1990-06-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-05-31 | 1993-11-30 | 1994-06-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |