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Automatic range tracking radar system
Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corp
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Filing: 1954-05-17
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Granted: 1963-06-04
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Expires: 1974-05-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William R Mercer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-25 15:17
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01S; G01S13/00; G01S13/66; G01S13/70
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
IN A RADAR SYSTEM INCLUDING MEANS FOR TRANSMITTING RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY PULSES AND RECEIVING REFLECTED PULSES, AN AUTOMATIC TARGET TRACKING SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING RANGE INFORMATION, COMPRISING MEANS FOR EXAMINING RECEIVED PULSES FROM A PARTICULAR INCREMENT OF A PREDETERMINED RANGE TO DETERMINE THE PRESENCE OF A TARGET THEREIN; SCANNING MEANS FOR CONTROLLING SAID EXAMINING MEANS CONTINUOUSLY TO EFFECT A CONTINUOUS EXAMINATION OF SUCCESSIVE RANGE INCREMENTS; PAUSE MEANS RESPONSIVE TO RECEIVED PULSES HAVING ENERGY ABOVE A PREDETERMINED LEVEL FOR MOMENTARILY INTERRUPTING SAID SCANNING MEANS TO PERMIT RANGE INDICATIONS FROM A PARTICULAR RANGE INCREMENT; AND MEANS FOR INCREASING THE SENSITIVITY OF SAID PAUSE MEANS INVERSELY TO THE RATE OF SAID INTERRUPTIONS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
IN A RADAR SYSTEM INCLUDING MEANS FOR TRANSMITTING RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY PULSES AND RECEIVING REFLECTED PULSES, AN AUTOMATIC TARGET TRACKING SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING RANGE INFORMATION, COMPRISING MEANS FOR EXAMINING RECEIVED PULSES FROM A PARTICULAR INCREMENT OF A PREDETERMINED RANGE TO DETERMINE THE PRESENCE OF A TARGET THEREIN; SCANNING MEANS FOR CONTROLLING SAID EXAMINING MEANS CONTINUOUSLY TO EFFECT A CONTINUOUS EXAMINATION OF SUCCESSIVE RANGE INCREMENTS; PAUSE MEANS RESPONSIVE TO RECEIVED PULSES HAVING ENERGY ABOVE A PREDETERMINED LEVEL FOR MOMENTARILY INTERRUPTING SAID SCANNING MEANS TO PERMIT RANGE INDICATIONS FROM A PARTICULAR RANGE INCREMENT; AND MEANS FOR INCREASING THE SENSITIVITY OF SAID PAUSE MEANS INVERSELY TO THE RATE OF SAID INTERRUPTIONS.
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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) | 1966-06-03 | 1966-12-03 | 1967-06-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-06-03 | 1970-12-03 | 1971-06-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-06-03 | 1974-12-03 | 1975-06-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |