US3197770A
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Search-while-track radar system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-08-29
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Granted: 1965-07-27
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Expires: 1982-08-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Earl H Rix
- 👤 David R Houston
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 17:06
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01S; G01S13/00; G01S13/66
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
IN A SEARCH-WHILE-TRACK RADAR SYSTEM, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING: A RADAR SIGNAL RECEIVING ANTENNA; VARIATION MEANS FOR VARYING THE ORIENTATION OF SAID ANTENNA; RECEIVING MEANS OPERABLY CONNECTED TO SAID ANTENNA FOR RECEIVING A RADAR SIGNAL REFLECTED FROM A TARGET TOWARD WHICH SAID ANTENNA IS DIRECTED; TRACKING MEANS ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED TO SAID RECEIVING MEANS FOR INDICATING THE POSITION OF A TARGET TOWARD WHICH SAID ANTENNA IS DIRECTED; TARGET SELECTION MEANS OPERABLY CONNECTED TO SAID TRACKING MEANS WHEREBY AN OBJECT IN SPACE MAY BE SELECTED AND TRACKED WHILE SAID ANTENNA SCANS A PREDETERMINED FIELD; AND SWITCHING MEANS ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED BETWEEN SAID TARGET SELECTION MEANS AND SAID TRACKING MEANS FOR AUTOMATICALLY SWITCHING SAID SEARCH-WHILE-TRACK RADAR SYSTEM FROM A SEARCH MODE OF OPERATION TO A TRACK MODE OF OPERATION WHEN THE TARGET BEING TRACKED COMES WITHIN A PREDETERMINED RANGE OF SAID RADAR SYSTEM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
IN A SEARCH-WHILE-TRACK RADAR SYSTEM, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING: A RADAR SIGNAL RECEIVING ANTENNA; VARIATION MEANS FOR VARYING THE ORIENTATION OF SAID ANTENNA; RECEIVING MEANS OPERABLY CONNECTED TO SAID ANTENNA FOR RECEIVING A RADAR SIGNAL REFLECTED FROM A TARGET TOWARD WHICH SAID ANTENNA IS DIRECTED; TRACKING MEANS ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED TO SAID RECEIVING MEANS FOR INDICATING THE POSITION OF A TARGET TOWARD WHICH SAID ANTENNA IS DIRECTED; TARGET SELECTION MEANS OPERABLY CONNECTED TO SAID TRACKING MEANS WHEREBY AN OBJECT IN SPACE MAY BE SELECTED AND TRACKED WHILE SAID ANTENNA SCANS A PREDETERMINED FIELD; AND SWITCHING MEANS ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED BETWEEN SAID TARGET SELECTION MEANS AND SAID TRACKING MEANS FOR AUTOMATICALLY SWITCHING SAID SEARCH-WHILE-TRACK RADAR SYSTEM FROM A SEARCH MODE OF OPERATION TO A TRACK MODE OF OPERATION WHEN THE TARGET BEING TRACKED COMES WITHIN A PREDETERMINED RANGE OF SAID RADAR SYSTEM.
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) | 1968-07-26 | 1969-01-25 | 1969-07-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-07-26 | 1973-01-25 | 1973-07-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-07-26 | 1977-01-25 | 1977-07-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |