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US3231830A
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Microwave noise generator
Assignee: Raytheon Co
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Filing: 1962-05-15
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Granted: 1966-01-25
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Expires: 1982-05-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Knauer Wolfgang
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 15:18
CPC Classifications
H; H03; H03B; H03B29/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
A RADIO FREQUENCY NOISE GENERATOR COMPRISING: (A) A HOLLOW CYLINDRICAL ANODE MEANS SPLIT ALONG ITS AXIS INTO THE GENERALLY CYLINDRICAL ANODE ELEMENTS; (B) CATHODE MEANS SPACED AXIALLY FROM EACH END OF THE ANODE MEANS; (C) A VACUUM-TIGHT ENVELOPE MEANS ENCLOSING THE ANODE MEANS AND THE CATHODE MEANS; (D) MEANS FOR MAINTAINING A GASEOUS ATMOSPHERE AT A CONTROLLED LOW PRESSURE INSIDE THE EVELOPE MEANS; (E) MAGNETIC FIELD GENERATION MEANS COOPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH THE ANODE MEANS FOR MAINTAINING A MAGNETIC FIELD GENERATION MEANS COOPERATIVELY ASTHE AXES OF THE ANODE MEANS; (F) A HIGH VOLTAGE SOURCE CONNECTED BETWEEN THE CATHODE MEANS AND THE ANODE MEANS FOR PRODUCING A CATHODE DISCHARGE AND (G) CIRCUIT MEANS INCLUDING AN OLMIC LOAD CONNECTED TO THE CYLINDRICAL ANODE ELEMENTS FOR INTERACTION WITH THE CATHODE DISCHARGE AND GENERATION OF RADIO FREQUENCY NOISE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
A RADIO FREQUENCY NOISE GENERATOR COMPRISING: (A) A HOLLOW CYLINDRICAL ANODE MEANS SPLIT ALONG ITS AXIS INTO THE GENERALLY CYLINDRICAL ANODE ELEMENTS; (B) CATHODE MEANS SPACED AXIALLY FROM EACH END OF THE ANODE MEANS; (C) A VACUUM-TIGHT ENVELOPE MEANS ENCLOSING THE ANODE MEANS AND THE CATHODE MEANS; (D) MEANS FOR MAINTAINING A GASEOUS ATMOSPHERE AT A CONTROLLED LOW PRESSURE INSIDE THE EVELOPE MEANS; (E) MAGNETIC FIELD GENERATION MEANS COOPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH THE ANODE MEANS FOR MAINTAINING A MAGNETIC FIELD GENERATION MEANS COOPERATIVELY ASTHE AXES OF THE ANODE MEANS; (F) A HIGH VOLTAGE SOURCE CONNECTED BETWEEN THE CATHODE MEANS AND THE ANODE MEANS FOR PRODUCING A CATHODE DISCHARGE AND (G) CIRCUIT MEANS INCLUDING AN OLMIC LOAD CONNECTED TO THE CYLINDRICAL ANODE ELEMENTS FOR INTERACTION WITH THE CATHODE DISCHARGE AND GENERATION OF RADIO FREQUENCY NOISE.
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) | 1969-01-24 | 1969-07-26 | 1970-01-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-24 | 1973-07-26 | 1974-01-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-24 | 1977-07-26 | 1978-01-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |