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Pulse proximity detection

CA 1284202 C · Owner: Stauffer, Norman L. · Inventors: Stauffer, Norman L.

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A device for measuring the distance to a surface comprising a pulsed energy emitting source positioned to direct energy to the remote surface and first and second energy responsive detectors to receive energy reflected from the surface with the detectors being arranged at different distances so that the output of the detectors can be compared to produce a resultant which is indicative of the distance to the surface.

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  • Granted May 14, 1991. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended May 14, 2008.
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FiledOctober 27, 1987
GrantedMay 14, 1991
Term endedMay 14, 2008
Patent numberCA 1284202 C
Classification (IPC)G01B11/00 +2 more

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1988199119941997200020032006Application filedOct 27, 1987Patent grantedMay 14, 1991Term endedMay 14, 2008

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