US3096520A
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Endfire array
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1958-03-06
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Granted: 1963-07-02
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Expires: 1978-03-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Hermann W Ehrenspeck
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 15:47
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01Q; H01Q19/00; H01Q19/28; H01Q19/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
70 words
A METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SIDE LOBE AND GAIN CHARACTERISTIC OF AN ENDFIRE ANTENNA ARRAY BY CONTROLLING THE VIRTUAL APERTURE OF THE ARRAY COMPRISING THE STEPS OF PLACING PARASITIC ARRAYS ABOUT SAID ENDFIRE ARRAY ADJUSTING THE PHASE DISTRIBUTION IN THE VIRTUAL APERTURE BY VARYING THE HEIGHT, SPACING AND DIAMETER OF THE PARASITIC ELEMENTS OF SAID PARASITIC ARRAYS, AND ADJUSTING THE AMPLITUDE WITHIN SAID VIRTUAL APERTURE BY VARYING PARASITIC ARRAY LENGTH.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
70 words
A METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SIDE LOBE AND GAIN CHARACTERISTIC OF AN ENDFIRE ANTENNA ARRAY BY CONTROLLING THE VIRTUAL APERTURE OF THE ARRAY COMPRISING THE STEPS OF PLACING PARASITIC ARRAYS ABOUT SAID ENDFIRE ARRAY ADJUSTING THE PHASE DISTRIBUTION IN THE VIRTUAL APERTURE BY VARYING THE HEIGHT, SPACING AND DIAMETER OF THE PARASITIC ELEMENTS OF SAID PARASITIC ARRAYS, AND ADJUSTING THE AMPLITUDE WITHIN SAID VIRTUAL APERTURE BY VARYING PARASITIC ARRAY LENGTH.
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) | 1966-07-01 | 1966-12-31 | 1967-07-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-01 | 1970-12-31 | 1971-07-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-01 | 1974-12-31 | 1975-07-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |