US3080559A
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Phase camparison radar receiver means for measuring the angle of arrival of an echo signal
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1960-06-20
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Granted: 1963-03-05
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Expires: 1980-06-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert C Thor
- 👤 Robert S Webb
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 17:27
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01S; G01S1/00; G01S1/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
A LOCATION SYSTEM EMPLOYING RADIO WAVES COMPRISING: A PLURALITY OF DIRECTIONAL RECEIVING CHANNELS ADAPTED TO RECEIVE RADIO SIGNALS FROM CONSECUTIVE OVERLAPPING SECTORS IN SPACE; A PHASE TRANSMISSION LINE HAVING A SUBSTANTIAL PHASE DELAY BETWEEN THE ENDS THEREOF; MEANS CONSECUTIVELY CONNECTING SAID RECEIVING CHANNELS TO SAID PHASE LINE AT SPACED POINTS BETWEEN SAID ENDS, THEREBY PRODUCING A PAIR OF VECTORIALLY COMBINED SIGNALS AT SAID ENDS WHICH HAVE A PHASE DISPLACEMENT THAT IS A FUNCTION OF THE SPATIAL POSITION OF THE ORIGIN OF SAID RADIO SIGNALS; AND A
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
86 words
A LOCATION SYSTEM EMPLOYING RADIO WAVES COMPRISING: A PLURALITY OF DIRECTIONAL RECEIVING CHANNELS ADAPTED TO RECEIVE RADIO SIGNALS FROM CONSECUTIVE OVERLAPPING SECTORS IN SPACE; A PHASE TRANSMISSION LINE HAVING A SUBSTANTIAL PHASE DELAY BETWEEN THE ENDS THEREOF; MEANS CONSECUTIVELY CONNECTING SAID RECEIVING CHANNELS TO SAID PHASE LINE AT SPACED POINTS BETWEEN SAID ENDS, THEREBY PRODUCING A PAIR OF VECTORIALLY COMBINED SIGNALS AT SAID ENDS WHICH HAVE A PHASE DISPLACEMENT THAT IS A FUNCTION OF THE SPATIAL POSITION OF THE ORIGIN OF SAID RADIO SIGNALS; AND A
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1966-03-04 | 1966-09-03 | 1967-03-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-03-04 | 1970-09-03 | 1971-03-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-03-04 | 1974-09-03 | 1975-03-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |