US3100269A
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Quick acting gate for voltage or current discharge
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-05-25
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Granted: 1963-08-06
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Expires: 1981-05-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 David T Barry
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:08
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06G; G06G7/00; G06G7/12; G06G7/18; G06G7/184
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
A CIRCUIT FOR RECYCLING OF AN INTEGRATING ELEMENT COMPRISING A ZENER DIODE CONNECTED IN PARALLEL WITH THE INTEGRATING ELEMENT, A SOURCE OF SIGNAL PULSES CONNECTED TO SAID INTEGRATING ELEMENT, BIAS MEANS BIASING SAID ZENER DIODE TO NON-CONDUCTION DURING THE INTEGRATING PERIOD, A TRIGGER PULSE SOURCE APPLYING A PULSE OF VOLTAGE TO SAID ZENER DIODE TO CAUSE BREAKDOWN THEREOF IN THE REVERSE DIRECTION, WHEREBY THE INTEGRATOR IS SHORT CIRCUITED BY THE LOW REVERSE IMPEDANCE OF SAID ZENER DIODE AND RAPID DISCHARGE RESULTS FROM THE AVALANCHE CHARACTERISTICS OF SAID ZENER DIODE, AND MEANS CONNECTING SAID INTEGRATING ELEMENT TO AN OUTPUT TERMINAL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
A CIRCUIT FOR RECYCLING OF AN INTEGRATING ELEMENT COMPRISING A ZENER DIODE CONNECTED IN PARALLEL WITH THE INTEGRATING ELEMENT, A SOURCE OF SIGNAL PULSES CONNECTED TO SAID INTEGRATING ELEMENT, BIAS MEANS BIASING SAID ZENER DIODE TO NON-CONDUCTION DURING THE INTEGRATING PERIOD, A TRIGGER PULSE SOURCE APPLYING A PULSE OF VOLTAGE TO SAID ZENER DIODE TO CAUSE BREAKDOWN THEREOF IN THE REVERSE DIRECTION, WHEREBY THE INTEGRATOR IS SHORT CIRCUITED BY THE LOW REVERSE IMPEDANCE OF SAID ZENER DIODE AND RAPID DISCHARGE RESULTS FROM THE AVALANCHE CHARACTERISTICS OF SAID ZENER DIODE, AND MEANS CONNECTING SAID INTEGRATING ELEMENT TO AN OUTPUT TERMINAL.
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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) | 1966-08-05 | 1967-02-04 | 1967-08-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-08-05 | 1971-02-04 | 1971-08-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-08-05 | 1975-02-04 | 1975-08-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |