US3230501A
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Scanned output line transducer
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-10-31
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Granted: 1966-01-18
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Expires: 1982-10-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John J Yagelowich
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 06:10
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01S; G01S3/00; G01S3/80; G01S3/802; G01S3/8022; G01S15/00; G01S15/02; G01S15/50; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S367/00; Y10S367/901
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
A SONAR RECEIVER HAVING AN OPERATING FREQUENCY AND COMPRISING, AT LEAST THREE AND SOUND TRANSDUCERS DISPOSED IN A SOUND PROPAGATING MEDIUM AND MOUNTED ON SAID COMMON AXIS, SWITCHING MEANS TO SEQUENTIALLY SCAN THE OUTPUTS OF SAID TRANSDUCERS ALONG SAID AXIS, AND THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE MOST REMOTE OF SAID TRANSDUCERS BEING EQUAL TO AT LEAST A PLURALITY TIMES THE WAVELENGTH OF SAID OPERATING FREQUENCY TIMES THE RATIO OF THE VELOCITY AT WHICH SAID OUTPUTS ARE SCANNED TO THE SPEED OF SOUND IN SAID MEDIUM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
84 words
A SONAR RECEIVER HAVING AN OPERATING FREQUENCY AND COMPRISING, AT LEAST THREE AND SOUND TRANSDUCERS DISPOSED IN A SOUND PROPAGATING MEDIUM AND MOUNTED ON SAID COMMON AXIS, SWITCHING MEANS TO SEQUENTIALLY SCAN THE OUTPUTS OF SAID TRANSDUCERS ALONG SAID AXIS, AND THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE MOST REMOTE OF SAID TRANSDUCERS BEING EQUAL TO AT LEAST A PLURALITY TIMES THE WAVELENGTH OF SAID OPERATING FREQUENCY TIMES THE RATIO OF THE VELOCITY AT WHICH SAID OUTPUTS ARE SCANNED TO THE SPEED OF SOUND IN SAID MEDIUM.
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) | 1969-01-17 | 1969-07-19 | 1970-01-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-17 | 1973-07-19 | 1974-01-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-17 | 1977-07-19 | 1978-01-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |