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Echo ranger with bottom signal amplitude compressor
Assignee: Raytheon Co
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Filing: 1958-09-04
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Granted: 1963-01-08
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Expires: 1978-09-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John N Beebe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 20:56
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01S; G01S15/00; G01S15/88; G01S15/96; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S367/00; Y10S367/901
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
A SIGNAL AMPLITUDE COMPRESSOR COMPRISING INPUT MEANS FOR RECEIVING INPUT SIGNALS, OUTPUT MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID INPUT MEANS FOR PRODUCING OUTPUT SIGNALS IN RESPONSE TO SAID INPUT SIGNALS, CONTROL MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID INPUT MEANS INCLUDING MEANS FOR REDUCING THE GAIN OF SAID INPUT MEANS, MEANS FOR ACTUATING SAID GAIN REDUCTION MEANS IN RESPONSE TO INPUT SIGNALS HAVING AN AMPLITUDE GREATER THAN A PREDETERMINED LEVEL, MEANS FOR ADJUSTING SAID GAIN REDUCTION TO PROVIDE OUTPUT SIGNALS HAVING AMPLITUDES LESS THAN THE AMPLITUDES OF THOSE
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
83 words
A SIGNAL AMPLITUDE COMPRESSOR COMPRISING INPUT MEANS FOR RECEIVING INPUT SIGNALS, OUTPUT MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID INPUT MEANS FOR PRODUCING OUTPUT SIGNALS IN RESPONSE TO SAID INPUT SIGNALS, CONTROL MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID INPUT MEANS INCLUDING MEANS FOR REDUCING THE GAIN OF SAID INPUT MEANS, MEANS FOR ACTUATING SAID GAIN REDUCTION MEANS IN RESPONSE TO INPUT SIGNALS HAVING AN AMPLITUDE GREATER THAN A PREDETERMINED LEVEL, MEANS FOR ADJUSTING SAID GAIN REDUCTION TO PROVIDE OUTPUT SIGNALS HAVING AMPLITUDES LESS THAN THE AMPLITUDES OF THOSE
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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) | 1966-01-07 | 1966-07-09 | 1967-01-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-01-07 | 1970-07-09 | 1971-01-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-01-07 | 1974-07-09 | 1975-01-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |