US3188644A
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Weighted device for damping out vibration in an antenna element
Assignee: Collins Radio Co
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Filing: 1961-06-12
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Granted: 1965-06-08
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Expires: 1981-06-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ernst A Sielaff
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 17:03
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01Q; H01Q1/00; H01Q1/12; H01Q1/20; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S343/00; Y10S343/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
IN AN ANTENNA STRUCTURE, THE COMBINATION OF: A SUBSTANTIALLY RIGID ANTENNA ELEMENT A PORTION OF WHICH IS SUBJECT TO VIBRATORY FORCES; AND A DAMPING MEMBER CONNECTED TO THE PORTION OF SAID ANTENNA ELEMENT SUBJECT TO VIBRATORY FORCES, SAID DAMPING MEMBER HAVING A READILY FLEXIBLE PORTION EXTENDING OUTWARDLY FROM SAID ANTENNA ELEMENT AND A SECOND PORTION OF GREATER WEIGHT THAN SAID READILY FLEXIBLE PORTION WITH SAID SECOND PORTION BEING CONNECTED TO AND EXTENDING FROM SAID READILY FLEXIBLE PORTION WHEREBY THE ENERGY OF VIBRATIONS TRANSFERRED TO SAID ANTENNA ELEMENT FROM SAID VIBRATORY FORCES ARE ABSORBED BY SAID DAMPING MEMBER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
IN AN ANTENNA STRUCTURE, THE COMBINATION OF: A SUBSTANTIALLY RIGID ANTENNA ELEMENT A PORTION OF WHICH IS SUBJECT TO VIBRATORY FORCES; AND A DAMPING MEMBER CONNECTED TO THE PORTION OF SAID ANTENNA ELEMENT SUBJECT TO VIBRATORY FORCES, SAID DAMPING MEMBER HAVING A READILY FLEXIBLE PORTION EXTENDING OUTWARDLY FROM SAID ANTENNA ELEMENT AND A SECOND PORTION OF GREATER WEIGHT THAN SAID READILY FLEXIBLE PORTION WITH SAID SECOND PORTION BEING CONNECTED TO AND EXTENDING FROM SAID READILY FLEXIBLE PORTION WHEREBY THE ENERGY OF VIBRATIONS TRANSFERRED TO SAID ANTENNA ELEMENT FROM SAID VIBRATORY FORCES ARE ABSORBED BY SAID DAMPING MEMBER.
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) | 1968-06-07 | 1968-12-07 | 1969-06-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-06-07 | 1972-12-07 | 1973-06-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-06-07 | 1976-12-07 | 1977-06-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |