US3196289A
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Clipping system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-03-06
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Granted: 1965-07-20
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Expires: 1983-03-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John T Heizer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 23:13
CPC Classifications
H; H03; H03K; H03K5/00; H03K5/01; H03K5/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
A CLIPPING SYSTEM COMPRISING: (A) A ZENER DIODE HAVING A FIRST AND SECOND TERMINAL; (B) SAID FIRST TERMINAL BEING THE OUTPUT OF SAID CLIPPING SYSTEM; (C) A CAPACITOR CONNECTED BETWEEN THE SECOND TERMINAL OF SAID TUBE AND GROUND POTENTIAL; (D) A FIRST RESISTOR HAVING ONE END CONNECTED TO THE SECOND TERMINAL OF SAID DIODE; (E) A VOLTAGE SUPPLY, POLED IN THE FORWARD DIRECTION OF SAID DIODE, CONNECTED BETWEEN THE OTHER END OF SAID FIRST RESISTOR AND GROUND POTENTIAL; (F) A SECOND RESISTOR HAVING ONE END CONNECTED TO THE
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
88 words
A CLIPPING SYSTEM COMPRISING: (A) A ZENER DIODE HAVING A FIRST AND SECOND TERMINAL; (B) SAID FIRST TERMINAL BEING THE OUTPUT OF SAID CLIPPING SYSTEM; (C) A CAPACITOR CONNECTED BETWEEN THE SECOND TERMINAL OF SAID TUBE AND GROUND POTENTIAL; (D) A FIRST RESISTOR HAVING ONE END CONNECTED TO THE SECOND TERMINAL OF SAID DIODE; (E) A VOLTAGE SUPPLY, POLED IN THE FORWARD DIRECTION OF SAID DIODE, CONNECTED BETWEEN THE OTHER END OF SAID FIRST RESISTOR AND GROUND POTENTIAL; (F) A SECOND RESISTOR HAVING ONE END CONNECTED TO THE
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-07-19 | 1969-01-18 | 1969-07-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-07-19 | 1973-01-18 | 1973-07-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-07-19 | 1977-01-18 | 1977-07-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |