US3209256A
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Peak signal detector having automatic means to indicate the maximum amplitude and its time of occurrence
Assignee: General Precision Inc
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Filing: 1962-09-25
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Granted: 1965-09-28
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Expires: 1982-09-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Stanley M Slawsky
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 14:02
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06G; G06G7/00; G06G7/12; G06G7/122; H; H03; H03K; H03K5/00; H03K5/153; H03K5/1532
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A SIGNAL MAXIMUM DETECTOR COMPRISING, AN AMPLIFIER HAVING A SIGNAL OF VARYING AMPLITUDE IMPRESSED THEREON, SAID AMPLIFIER INCLUDING THRESHOLD CONTROL MEANS FOR ADJUSTING THE AMPLIFIER SIGNAL ACCEPTANCE LEVEL SO THAT ONLY THOSE INPUT SIGNAL LEVEL MAGNITUDES WHICH EXCEED SAID ACCEPTANCE LEVEL ARE REPRESENTED IN SAID AMPLIFIER OUTPUT, MEANS FOR SAMPLING THE OUTPUT OF SAID AMPLIFIER OVER A SELECTED TIME PERIOD, MEANS OPERATED BY THE OUTPUT OF SAID AMPLIFIER FOR ADJUSTING SAID THRESHOLD CONTROL MEANS IN A DIRECTION DEPENDENT ON THE CHARACTERISTIC OF SAID AMPLIFIER OUTPUT, AND MEANS FOR INDICATING THE TIME OF OCCURRENCE OF AN AMPLIFIER OUTPUT SIGNAL ONLY WHEN THE OUTPUT CHARACTERISTIC CONSISTS OF A SINGLE SIGNAL OF SHORT DURATION OCCURRING DURING SAID SELECTED TIME PERIOD.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
A SIGNAL MAXIMUM DETECTOR COMPRISING, AN AMPLIFIER HAVING A SIGNAL OF VARYING AMPLITUDE IMPRESSED THEREON, SAID AMPLIFIER INCLUDING THRESHOLD CONTROL MEANS FOR ADJUSTING THE AMPLIFIER SIGNAL ACCEPTANCE LEVEL SO THAT ONLY THOSE INPUT SIGNAL LEVEL MAGNITUDES WHICH EXCEED SAID ACCEPTANCE LEVEL ARE REPRESENTED IN SAID AMPLIFIER OUTPUT, MEANS FOR SAMPLING THE OUTPUT OF SAID AMPLIFIER OVER A SELECTED TIME PERIOD, MEANS OPERATED BY THE OUTPUT OF SAID AMPLIFIER FOR ADJUSTING SAID THRESHOLD CONTROL MEANS IN A DIRECTION DEPENDENT ON THE CHARACTERISTIC OF SAID AMPLIFIER OUTPUT, AND MEANS FOR INDICATING THE TIME OF OCCURRENCE OF AN AMPLIFIER OUTPUT SIGNAL ONLY WHEN THE OUTPUT CHARACTERISTIC CONSISTS OF A SINGLE SIGNAL OF SHORT DURATION OCCURRING DURING SAID SELECTED TIME PERIOD.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2779869A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-09-27 | 1969-03-29 | 1969-09-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-09-27 | 1973-03-29 | 1973-09-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-09-27 | 1977-03-29 | 1977-09-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |