US3142722A
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Communication receiver
Assignee: Zenith Electronics LLC
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Filing: 1962-01-30
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Granted: 1964-07-28
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Expires: 1982-01-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Terek Louis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 09:46
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04N; H04N7/00; H04N7/16; H04N7/162; H04N7/163
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
A SUBSCRIBER COMMUNICATION RECEIVER FOR UTILIZING A RECEIVED INTELLIGENCE SIGNAL FOR EACH PROGRAM AND WHEREIN A CHARGE MAY BE ASSESSED FOR EACH PROGRAM, COMPRISING: AN ADJUSTABLE CODE-DETERMINING APPARATUS TO BE ESTABLISHED IN A PREDETERMINED CONDITION OF ADJUSTMENT TO EFFECT UTILIZATION OF SAID INTELLIGENCE SIGNAL; MEANS COUPLED TO SAID CODE-DETERMINING APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING A CORRELATION TEST TO DERIVE A CONTROL EFFECT IF THE CONDITION OF ADJUSTMENT OF SAID CODE-DETERMINING APPARATUS CORRESPONDS TO SAID PREDETERMINED CONDITION OF ADJUSTMENT; A CHARGE REGISTER; MEANS RESPONSIVE TO SAID CONTROL EFFECT FOR ACTUATING SAID CHARGE REGISTER; AND MEANS AT LEAST PARTIALLY RESPONSIVE TO ACTUATION OF SAID CHARGE REGISTER FOR DISABLING SAID CHARGE REGISTER AGAINST A REPEAT ACTUATION TO PRECLUDE DUPLICATE CHARGES FOR THE SAME PROGRAM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
A SUBSCRIBER COMMUNICATION RECEIVER FOR UTILIZING A RECEIVED INTELLIGENCE SIGNAL FOR EACH PROGRAM AND WHEREIN A CHARGE MAY BE ASSESSED FOR EACH PROGRAM, COMPRISING: AN ADJUSTABLE CODE-DETERMINING APPARATUS TO BE ESTABLISHED IN A PREDETERMINED CONDITION OF ADJUSTMENT TO EFFECT UTILIZATION OF SAID INTELLIGENCE SIGNAL; MEANS COUPLED TO SAID CODE-DETERMINING APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING A CORRELATION TEST TO DERIVE A CONTROL EFFECT IF THE CONDITION OF ADJUSTMENT OF SAID CODE-DETERMINING APPARATUS CORRESPONDS TO SAID PREDETERMINED CONDITION OF ADJUSTMENT; A CHARGE REGISTER; MEANS RESPONSIVE TO SAID CONTROL EFFECT FOR ACTUATING SAID CHARGE REGISTER; AND MEANS AT LEAST PARTIALLY RESPONSIVE TO ACTUATION OF SAID CHARGE REGISTER FOR DISABLING SAID CHARGE REGISTER AGAINST A REPEAT ACTUATION TO PRECLUDE DUPLICATE CHARGES FOR THE SAME PROGRAM.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3051775A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-07-28 | 1968-01-27 | 1968-07-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-07-28 | 1972-01-27 | 1972-07-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-07-28 | 1976-01-27 | 1976-07-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |