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US3076130A
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Voltage regulator
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-10-04
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Granted: 1963-01-29
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Expires: 1980-10-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth W Brunette
- 👤 Walter L Wuster
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 10:29
CPC Classifications
G; G05; G05F; G05F1/00; G05F1/10; G05F1/12; G05F1/32; G05F1/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
A VOLTAGE REGULATOR COMPRISING: INDUCTIVE MEANS FOR RECEIVING ALTERNATING CURRENT VOLTAGE, SAID INDUCTIVE MEANS HAVING AN IMPEDANCE CONTROL MEANS THEREIN; A VOLTAGE DOUBLING AND RECTIFYING MEANS COUPLED TO RECEIVE THE VOLTAGE OUTPUT OF SAID INDUCTIVE MEANS; OUTPUT LEADS COUPLED TO SAID VOLTAGE DOUBLING AND RECTIFYING MEANS; A REGULATOR TUBE COUPLED IN SERIES IN ONE OF SAID OUTPUT LEADS, SAID REGULATOR TUBE HAVING A CONTROL ELECTRODE TO CONTROL THE CONDUCTION THEREOF; MEANS SAMPLING THE OUTPUT VOLTAGE FROM SAID REGULATOR TUBE PRODUCING A CONTROL VOLTAGE APPLIED TO SAID REGULATOR TUBE CONTROL ELECTRODE TO MAINTAIN SAID OUTPUT VOLTAGE SUBSTANTIALLY CONSTANT; AND A CORONA TUBE COUPLED IN SERIES BETWEEN SAID IMPEDANCE CONTROL MEANS OF SAID INDUCTIVE MEANS AND SAID ONE OF SAID OUTPUT CONDUCTORS BETWEEN SAID VOLTAGE DOUBLING AND RECTIFYING MEANS AND SAID REGULATOR TUBE FOR INCREASING THE IMPEDANCE OF SAID INDUCTIVE MEANS DURING EXCESSIVE VOLTAGE PERIODS ON SAID OUTPUT LEADS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
A VOLTAGE REGULATOR COMPRISING: INDUCTIVE MEANS FOR RECEIVING ALTERNATING CURRENT VOLTAGE, SAID INDUCTIVE MEANS HAVING AN IMPEDANCE CONTROL MEANS THEREIN; A VOLTAGE DOUBLING AND RECTIFYING MEANS COUPLED TO RECEIVE THE VOLTAGE OUTPUT OF SAID INDUCTIVE MEANS; OUTPUT LEADS COUPLED TO SAID VOLTAGE DOUBLING AND RECTIFYING MEANS; A REGULATOR TUBE COUPLED IN SERIES IN ONE OF SAID OUTPUT LEADS, SAID REGULATOR TUBE HAVING A CONTROL ELECTRODE TO CONTROL THE CONDUCTION THEREOF; MEANS SAMPLING THE OUTPUT VOLTAGE FROM SAID REGULATOR TUBE PRODUCING A CONTROL VOLTAGE APPLIED TO SAID REGULATOR TUBE CONTROL ELECTRODE TO MAINTAIN SAID OUTPUT VOLTAGE SUBSTANTIALLY CONSTANT; AND A CORONA TUBE COUPLED IN SERIES BETWEEN SAID IMPEDANCE CONTROL MEANS OF SAID INDUCTIVE MEANS AND SAID ONE OF SAID OUTPUT CONDUCTORS BETWEEN SAID VOLTAGE DOUBLING AND RECTIFYING MEANS AND SAID REGULATOR TUBE FOR INCREASING THE IMPEDANCE OF SAID INDUCTIVE MEANS DURING EXCESSIVE VOLTAGE PERIODS ON SAID OUTPUT LEADS.
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) | 1966-01-28 | 1966-07-30 | 1967-01-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-01-28 | 1970-07-30 | 1971-01-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-01-28 | 1974-07-30 | 1975-01-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |