US3240990A
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Assignee: Verizon Laboratories Inc
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Filing: 1963-08-28
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Granted: 1966-03-15
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Expires: 1983-08-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Hans G Blank
- 👤 Wasserman Moe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 17:17
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05B; H05B33/00; H05B33/12; H05B33/26; H03; H03M; H03M1/00; H05B44/00; H03M1/12; H03M1/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A DISPLAY DEVICE COMPRISING (A) A SUBSTRATE HAVING A NARROW EDGE AND A FLAT SURFACE EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY PERPENDICULAR TO SAID EDGE, (B) AN INDICATOR SECURED TO THE NARROW EDGE OF SAID SUBSTRATE, SAID INDICATOR INCLUDING (1) A COMMON ELECTRODE, (2) AN ELECTROLUMINESCENT PHOSPHOR LAYER AFFIXED TO SAID COMMON ELECTRODE, AND (3) A PLURALITY OF SPACED PARALLEL ELECTRODE SEGMENTS AFFIXED TO THE SURFACE OF SAID ELECTROLUMINESCENT PHOSPHOR LAYER, AND (C) TRANSLATOR MEANS SECURED TO THE FLAT SURFACE OF SAID SUBSTRATE, SAID TRANSLATOR MEANS HAVING A SET OF OUTPUT TERMINALS AND A PLURALITY OF SPACED OUTPUT ELECTRODES EACH COUPLED TO A CORRESPONDING ONE OF SAID ELECTRODE SEGMENTS, SAID ELECTRODE SEGMENTS BEING ENERGIZED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SIGNALS APPLIED TO SAID INPUT TERMINALS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
A DISPLAY DEVICE COMPRISING (A) A SUBSTRATE HAVING A NARROW EDGE AND A FLAT SURFACE EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY PERPENDICULAR TO SAID EDGE, (B) AN INDICATOR SECURED TO THE NARROW EDGE OF SAID SUBSTRATE, SAID INDICATOR INCLUDING (1) A COMMON ELECTRODE, (2) AN ELECTROLUMINESCENT PHOSPHOR LAYER AFFIXED TO SAID COMMON ELECTRODE, AND (3) A PLURALITY OF SPACED PARALLEL ELECTRODE SEGMENTS AFFIXED TO THE SURFACE OF SAID ELECTROLUMINESCENT PHOSPHOR LAYER, AND (C) TRANSLATOR MEANS SECURED TO THE FLAT SURFACE OF SAID SUBSTRATE, SAID TRANSLATOR MEANS HAVING A SET OF OUTPUT TERMINALS AND A PLURALITY OF SPACED OUTPUT ELECTRODES EACH COUPLED TO A CORRESPONDING ONE OF SAID ELECTRODE SEGMENTS, SAID ELECTRODE SEGMENTS BEING ENERGIZED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SIGNALS APPLIED TO SAID INPUT TERMINALS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-03-14 | 1969-09-13 | 1970-03-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-14 | 1973-09-13 | 1974-03-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-14 | 1977-09-13 | 1978-03-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |