US3142064A
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Pin plug adapter for coupling to radio signal in power wiring
Assignee: HUGHES
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Filing: 1960-11-15
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Granted: 1964-07-21
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Expires: 1980-11-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Hughes James Willis
- 👤 Nathan J Stowell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 10:17
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01Q; H01Q1/00; H01Q1/44; H01Q1/46; H03; H03H; H03H7/00; H03H7/48; H03H7/482
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
A BALANCED TELEVISION ANTENNA DEVICE FOR USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT OF A BUILDING HAVING AN OUTLET RECEPTACLE, SAID DEVICE CONSISTING SOLELY OF AN ATTACHMENT PLUG SEPARABLY CONNECTED TO SAID RECEPTACLE, SAID PLUG HAVING A PAIR OF PRONGS IN ELECTRICAL ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID CIRCUIT, AN ANTENNA TRANSMISSION LINE EXTENDING FROM SAID PLUG TO A TELEVISION RECEIVER AND INCLUDING A PAIR OF PARALLEL SPACED, INSULATED CONDUCTORS, SAID ANTENNA TRANSMISSION LINE HAVING AN IMPEDANCE VALUE MATCHING THE INPUT IMPEDANCE VALUE OF THE TELEVISION RECEIVER TO WHICH IT EXTENDS; AND A PAIR OF FIXED AND SUBSTANTIALLY EQUAL VALUE CAPACITORS CONTAINED WITHIN SAID PLUG AND CONNECTED IN SERIES WITH THE RESPECTIVE CONDUCTORS OF SAID ANTENNA TRANSMISSION LINE TO THE RESPECTIVE PRONGS OF THE PLUG, AND A FIXED VALUE RESISTOR CONTAINED WITHIN SAID PLUG AND CONNECTED ACROSS SAID CONDUCTORS TO SAID CAPACITORS, SAID FIXED RESISTOR HAVING AN IMPEDANCE VALUE MATCHING THE TELEVISION RECEIVER INPUT IMPEDANCE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
A BALANCED TELEVISION ANTENNA DEVICE FOR USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT OF A BUILDING HAVING AN OUTLET RECEPTACLE, SAID DEVICE CONSISTING SOLELY OF AN ATTACHMENT PLUG SEPARABLY CONNECTED TO SAID RECEPTACLE, SAID PLUG HAVING A PAIR OF PRONGS IN ELECTRICAL ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID CIRCUIT, AN ANTENNA TRANSMISSION LINE EXTENDING FROM SAID PLUG TO A TELEVISION RECEIVER AND INCLUDING A PAIR OF PARALLEL SPACED, INSULATED CONDUCTORS, SAID ANTENNA TRANSMISSION LINE HAVING AN IMPEDANCE VALUE MATCHING THE INPUT IMPEDANCE VALUE OF THE TELEVISION RECEIVER TO WHICH IT EXTENDS; AND A PAIR OF FIXED AND SUBSTANTIALLY EQUAL VALUE CAPACITORS CONTAINED WITHIN SAID PLUG AND CONNECTED IN SERIES WITH THE RESPECTIVE CONDUCTORS OF SAID ANTENNA TRANSMISSION LINE TO THE RESPECTIVE PRONGS OF THE PLUG, AND A FIXED VALUE RESISTOR CONTAINED WITHIN SAID PLUG AND CONNECTED ACROSS SAID CONDUCTORS TO SAID CAPACITORS, SAID FIXED RESISTOR HAVING AN IMPEDANCE VALUE MATCHING THE TELEVISION RECEIVER INPUT IMPEDANCE.
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) | 1967-07-21 | 1968-01-20 | 1968-07-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-07-21 | 1972-01-20 | 1972-07-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-07-21 | 1976-01-20 | 1976-07-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |