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Electron beam tube for translating gray code to binary code
Assignee: AT&T Inc
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Filing: 1960-12-29
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Granted: 1963-10-22
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Expires: 1980-12-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Merton H Crowell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 00:51
CPC Classifications
H; H03; H03M; H03M5/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
A TRANSLATING DEVICE COMPRISING: MEANS FOR FORMING AND PROJECTING A RIBBON ELECTRON BEAM ALONG A PATH; APERTURED BEAM SHIELDING MEANS EXTENDING PARALLEL WITH SAID PATH; A PLURALITY OF PAIRS OF DEFLECTING PLATES ARRANGED AXIALLY ALONG SAID PATH, EACH OF SAID PAIRS COMPRISING TWO PLATES ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF A SINGLE APERTURE IN SAID SHIELDING MEANS; A TARGET ELECTRODE BETWEEN EACH SUCCESSIVE PAIR OF DEFLECTING PLATES; AND MEANS FOR TRANSMITTING ONE DIGIT OF A GRAY CODE TO EACH OF SAID PAIRS OF DEFLECTING PLATES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
83 words
A TRANSLATING DEVICE COMPRISING: MEANS FOR FORMING AND PROJECTING A RIBBON ELECTRON BEAM ALONG A PATH; APERTURED BEAM SHIELDING MEANS EXTENDING PARALLEL WITH SAID PATH; A PLURALITY OF PAIRS OF DEFLECTING PLATES ARRANGED AXIALLY ALONG SAID PATH, EACH OF SAID PAIRS COMPRISING TWO PLATES ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF A SINGLE APERTURE IN SAID SHIELDING MEANS; A TARGET ELECTRODE BETWEEN EACH SUCCESSIVE PAIR OF DEFLECTING PLATES; AND MEANS FOR TRANSMITTING ONE DIGIT OF A GRAY CODE TO EACH OF SAID PAIRS OF DEFLECTING PLATES.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US1932084A
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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) | 1966-10-21 | 1967-04-22 | 1967-10-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-10-21 | 1971-04-22 | 1971-10-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-10-21 | 1975-04-22 | 1975-10-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |