US3109991A
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Audio limiter for phase modulation circuits
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1955-12-15
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Granted: 1963-11-05
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Expires: 1975-12-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ocko Richard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 20:15
CPC Classifications
H; H03; H03G; H03G11/00; H03G11/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
APPARATUS FOR LIMITING A SIGNAL CONTAINING COMPONENTS OCCURRING WITHIN A PREDETERMINED BAND OF FREQUENCIES COMPRISING MEANS FOR PROVIDING A RELATIVE AMPLIFICATION OF SAID COMPONENTS WHICH INCREASES LINEARLY WITH THEIR FREQUENCY, MEANS FOR LIMITING THE AMPLITUDE OF SAID AMPLIFIED COMPONENTS TO A FIXED VALUE, MEANS FOR DERIVING FROM SAID LIMITED SIGNAL A COMPOSITE SIGNAL INCLUDING SAID LIMITED SIGNAL AND SAID LIMITED SIGNAL IN WHICH THE AMPLITUDE INCREASES LINEARLY WITH FREQUENCY, AND MEANS FOR DERIVING FROM SAID COMPOSITE SIGNAL A SIGNAL IN WHICH THE RELATIVE ATTENUATION OF SAID LIMITED COMPONENTS INCREASES LINEARLY WITH THEIR FREQUENCY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
APPARATUS FOR LIMITING A SIGNAL CONTAINING COMPONENTS OCCURRING WITHIN A PREDETERMINED BAND OF FREQUENCIES COMPRISING MEANS FOR PROVIDING A RELATIVE AMPLIFICATION OF SAID COMPONENTS WHICH INCREASES LINEARLY WITH THEIR FREQUENCY, MEANS FOR LIMITING THE AMPLITUDE OF SAID AMPLIFIED COMPONENTS TO A FIXED VALUE, MEANS FOR DERIVING FROM SAID LIMITED SIGNAL A COMPOSITE SIGNAL INCLUDING SAID LIMITED SIGNAL AND SAID LIMITED SIGNAL IN WHICH THE AMPLITUDE INCREASES LINEARLY WITH FREQUENCY, AND MEANS FOR DERIVING FROM SAID COMPOSITE SIGNAL A SIGNAL IN WHICH THE RELATIVE ATTENUATION OF SAID LIMITED COMPONENTS INCREASES LINEARLY WITH THEIR FREQUENCY.
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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) | 1966-11-04 | 1967-05-06 | 1967-11-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-11-04 | 1971-05-06 | 1971-11-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-11-04 | 1975-05-06 | 1975-11-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |