US3165705A
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Gas cell frequency stabilization
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1958-04-30
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Granted: 1965-01-12
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Expires: 1978-04-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert H Dicke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 04:05
CPC Classifications
H; H03; H03L; H03L7/00; H03L7/26; G; G04; G04F; G04F5/00; G04F5/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
A FREQUENCY STABILIZATION SYSTEM COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, A GAS WHICH EXHIBITS ATOMIC RESONANCE AT A PREDETERMINED FREQUENCY; MEANS FOR EXCITING THE GAS SO THAT ATOMIC RESONANCE CAN OCCUR; A FREQUENCY GENERATOR FOR APPLYING A WAVE TO SAID GAS THE FREQUENCY OF WHICH IS VARIED BETWEEN TWO LIMITS EQUALLY SPACED FROM SAID ATOMIC RESONANCE FREQUENCY; MEANS FOR APPLYING POLARIZED LIGHT TO THE GAS AND FOR OPTICALLY DETECTING CHANGES IN THE POLARIZATION STATE OF SAID APPLIED LIGHT UPON PASSAGE THROUGH THE GAS; AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO DIFFERENCES IN SAID POLARIZATION STATE AT SAID TWO FREQUENCY LIMITS FOR CONTROLLING THE CENTER FREQUENCY OF SAID GENERATOR.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
A FREQUENCY STABILIZATION SYSTEM COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, A GAS WHICH EXHIBITS ATOMIC RESONANCE AT A PREDETERMINED FREQUENCY; MEANS FOR EXCITING THE GAS SO THAT ATOMIC RESONANCE CAN OCCUR; A FREQUENCY GENERATOR FOR APPLYING A WAVE TO SAID GAS THE FREQUENCY OF WHICH IS VARIED BETWEEN TWO LIMITS EQUALLY SPACED FROM SAID ATOMIC RESONANCE FREQUENCY; MEANS FOR APPLYING POLARIZED LIGHT TO THE GAS AND FOR OPTICALLY DETECTING CHANGES IN THE POLARIZATION STATE OF SAID APPLIED LIGHT UPON PASSAGE THROUGH THE GAS; AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO DIFFERENCES IN SAID POLARIZATION STATE AT SAID TWO FREQUENCY LIMITS FOR CONTROLLING THE CENTER FREQUENCY OF SAID GENERATOR.
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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) | 1968-01-12 | 1968-07-13 | 1969-01-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-01-12 | 1972-07-13 | 1973-01-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-01-12 | 1976-07-13 | 1977-01-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |