US3089981A
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Circuit arrangement for energizing discharge devices
Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp
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Filing: 1960-07-18
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Granted: 1963-05-14
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Expires: 1980-07-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr John F Roesel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 11:38
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05B; H05B41/00; H05B41/14; H05B41/24; H05B41/16; H05B41/20; H05B41/23; H05B41/232; H05B41/2325; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S315/00; Y10S315/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT FOR ENERGIZING AT LEAST ONE DISCHARGE DEVICE OR THE LIKE, SAID CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT COMPRISING AN INPUT CONNECTED TO A SOURCE OF FLUCTUATING VOLTAGE, INDUCTIVE MEANS FOR AMPLIFYING SAID FLUCTUATING VOLTAGE, THE OUTPUT OF SAID INDUCTIVE MEANS PROVIDING STARTING ENERGY FOR SAID DISCHARGE DEVICE, IMPEDANCE MEANS BEING CONNECTED BETWEEN THE INDUCTIVE MEANS OUTPUT AND SAID DISCHARGE DEVICE FOR SUBSTANTIALLY PRECLUDING THE FLOW OF OPERATING CURRENT TO SAID DISCHARGE DEVICE FROM SAID INDUCTIVE MEANS, AND IMPEDANCE MEANS CONNECTED BETWEEN SAID INPUT AND SAID DISCHARGE DEVICE FOR BALLASTING SAID DISCHARGE DEVICE AND FOR SUBSTANTIALLY PRECLUDING ANY ELEVATED STARTING POTENTIAL FROM BEING IMPOSED UPON SAID SOURCE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
A CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT FOR ENERGIZING AT LEAST ONE DISCHARGE DEVICE OR THE LIKE, SAID CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT COMPRISING AN INPUT CONNECTED TO A SOURCE OF FLUCTUATING VOLTAGE, INDUCTIVE MEANS FOR AMPLIFYING SAID FLUCTUATING VOLTAGE, THE OUTPUT OF SAID INDUCTIVE MEANS PROVIDING STARTING ENERGY FOR SAID DISCHARGE DEVICE, IMPEDANCE MEANS BEING CONNECTED BETWEEN THE INDUCTIVE MEANS OUTPUT AND SAID DISCHARGE DEVICE FOR SUBSTANTIALLY PRECLUDING THE FLOW OF OPERATING CURRENT TO SAID DISCHARGE DEVICE FROM SAID INDUCTIVE MEANS, AND IMPEDANCE MEANS CONNECTED BETWEEN SAID INPUT AND SAID DISCHARGE DEVICE FOR BALLASTING SAID DISCHARGE DEVICE AND FOR SUBSTANTIALLY PRECLUDING ANY ELEVATED STARTING POTENTIAL FROM BEING IMPOSED UPON SAID SOURCE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2462336A
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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) | 1966-05-13 | 1966-11-12 | 1967-05-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-05-13 | 1970-11-12 | 1971-05-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-05-13 | 1974-11-12 | 1975-05-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |