US3107351A
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Radar resolutions
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1955-04-29
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Granted: 1963-10-15
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Expires: 1975-04-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert A Milam
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 06:40
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01S; G01S1/00; G01S1/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
IN A RADAR SYSTEM, APPARATUS FOR INCREASING ANGULAR RESOLUTION COMPRISING: FIRST MEANS FOR TRANSMITTING A BEAM OF RADAR SIGNALS AND FOR RECEIVING A PORTION OF SAID SIGNALS RETURNED FROM REFLECTING OBJECTS INTERCEPTED BY SAID BEAM; A SECOND MEANS COMPRISING TWO HORNS RESPECTIVELY ON TWO AXES OF DIRECTIONAL SENSIVITY, EACH AXIS BEING ACUTELY, EQUIANGULARLY DISPLACED IN OPPOSED RELATION WITH RESPECT TO THE AXIS OF THE BEAM TRANSMITTED BY SAID FIRST MEANS FOR RECEIVING OTHER SIGNAL PORTIONS REFLECTED FROM THE AFORESAID INTERCEPTED OBJECTS, AND MEANS ADDITIVELY COUPLING THE SAID SIGNAL PORTIONS RECEIVED BY SAID TWO HORNS INTO A COMMON CHANNEL; AND MEANS FOR COMPARING THE ENERGY RECEIVED BY THE SAID FIRST AND SECOND MEANS TO PRODUCE SIGNALS REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SAID REFLECTING OBJECTS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
IN A RADAR SYSTEM, APPARATUS FOR INCREASING ANGULAR RESOLUTION COMPRISING: FIRST MEANS FOR TRANSMITTING A BEAM OF RADAR SIGNALS AND FOR RECEIVING A PORTION OF SAID SIGNALS RETURNED FROM REFLECTING OBJECTS INTERCEPTED BY SAID BEAM; A SECOND MEANS COMPRISING TWO HORNS RESPECTIVELY ON TWO AXES OF DIRECTIONAL SENSIVITY, EACH AXIS BEING ACUTELY, EQUIANGULARLY DISPLACED IN OPPOSED RELATION WITH RESPECT TO THE AXIS OF THE BEAM TRANSMITTED BY SAID FIRST MEANS FOR RECEIVING OTHER SIGNAL PORTIONS REFLECTED FROM THE AFORESAID INTERCEPTED OBJECTS, AND MEANS ADDITIVELY COUPLING THE SAID SIGNAL PORTIONS RECEIVED BY SAID TWO HORNS INTO A COMMON CHANNEL; AND MEANS FOR COMPARING THE ENERGY RECEIVED BY THE SAID FIRST AND SECOND MEANS TO PRODUCE SIGNALS REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SAID REFLECTING OBJECTS.
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) | 1966-10-14 | 1967-04-15 | 1967-10-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-10-14 | 1971-04-15 | 1971-10-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-10-14 | 1975-04-15 | 1975-10-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |