US3176183A
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Stored signal enhancement electron discharge device
Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp
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Filing: 1962-05-31
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Granted: 1965-03-30
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Expires: 1982-05-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur S Jensen
- 👤 Melvin P Siedband
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 01:19
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01J; H01J31/00; H01J31/08; H01J31/58; H01J31/60
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
AN ELECTRON DISCHARGE DEVICE COMPRISING AN ENVELOPE, TARGET MEANS WITHIN SAID ENVELOPE EXCITABLE TO PORDUCE A CHARGE PATTERN ON ONE SURFACE THEREOF, ELECTRON BEAM PRODUCING MEANS, MEANS FOR SCANNING SAID BEAM OVER SAID CHARGE PATTERN, SAID BEAM PRODUCING MEANS OPERABLE AT A FIRST ELECTRICAL POTENTIAL WITH RESPECT TO SAID TARGET TO PROVIDE ENHANCEMENT OF SAID CHARGE PATTERN THROUGH DIFFERENTIAL CHARGING BY SECONDARY ELECTRON EMISSION THEREFROM, SAID BEAM PRODUCING MEANS SEQUENTIALLY OPERABLE AT A SECOND ELECTRICAL POTENTIAL WITH RESPECT TO SAID TARGET TO PERMIT READ OUT OF SAID CHARGE PATTERN.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
AN ELECTRON DISCHARGE DEVICE COMPRISING AN ENVELOPE, TARGET MEANS WITHIN SAID ENVELOPE EXCITABLE TO PORDUCE A CHARGE PATTERN ON ONE SURFACE THEREOF, ELECTRON BEAM PRODUCING MEANS, MEANS FOR SCANNING SAID BEAM OVER SAID CHARGE PATTERN, SAID BEAM PRODUCING MEANS OPERABLE AT A FIRST ELECTRICAL POTENTIAL WITH RESPECT TO SAID TARGET TO PROVIDE ENHANCEMENT OF SAID CHARGE PATTERN THROUGH DIFFERENTIAL CHARGING BY SECONDARY ELECTRON EMISSION THEREFROM, SAID BEAM PRODUCING MEANS SEQUENTIALLY OPERABLE AT A SECOND ELECTRICAL POTENTIAL WITH RESPECT TO SAID TARGET TO PERMIT READ OUT OF SAID CHARGE PATTERN.
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) | 1968-03-29 | 1968-09-28 | 1969-03-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-03-29 | 1972-09-28 | 1973-03-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-03-29 | 1976-09-28 | 1977-03-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |