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Wide-frequency-range sweep generator
Assignee: TDK Micronas GmbH
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Filing: 1963-10-23
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Granted: 1966-03-15
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Expires: 1983-10-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Orenstein Nathan
- 👤 Bruno A Chmiel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 14:56
CPC Classifications
H; H03; H03K; H03K4/00; H03K4/06; H03K4/08; H03K4/80; H03K3/00; H03K3/02; H03K3/313
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
A WIDE FREQUENCY-RANGE SWEEP GENERATOR COMPRISING: AN ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE; CHARGING MEANS COUPLED TO SAID STORAGE DEVICE AT A SELECTED ENERGY TO FLOW INTO SAID STORAGE DEVICE AT A SELECTED ONE OF A PLURALITY OF CONSTANT RATES HAVING A RANGE IN THE ORDER OF 2000 TO 1; VARIABLE VOLTAGE CONTROL MEANS COUPLED TO SAID CHARGING MEANS FOR SELECTING ONE OF SAID PLURALITY OF CONSTANT RATES OF ENERGY FLOW OVER THE RANGE OF 2000 TO 1; A PARALLEL COMBINATION OF A RESISTOR AND AN INDUCTOR; AND TRIGGER MEANS COUPLED IN PARALLEL WITH SAID STORAGE DEVICE INCLUDING A PNPN DIODE COUPLED IN SERIES WITH SAID PARALLEL COMBINATION OF A RESISTOR AND AN INDUCTOR FOR DISCHARGING SAID STORAGE DEVICE AT A VERY RAPID AND UNIFORM RATE THEREBY MAKING POSSIBLE SWEEP FREQUENCIES HAVING A RANGE IN THE ORDER OF 2000 TO 1.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
A WIDE FREQUENCY-RANGE SWEEP GENERATOR COMPRISING: AN ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE; CHARGING MEANS COUPLED TO SAID STORAGE DEVICE AT A SELECTED ENERGY TO FLOW INTO SAID STORAGE DEVICE AT A SELECTED ONE OF A PLURALITY OF CONSTANT RATES HAVING A RANGE IN THE ORDER OF 2000 TO 1; VARIABLE VOLTAGE CONTROL MEANS COUPLED TO SAID CHARGING MEANS FOR SELECTING ONE OF SAID PLURALITY OF CONSTANT RATES OF ENERGY FLOW OVER THE RANGE OF 2000 TO 1; A PARALLEL COMBINATION OF A RESISTOR AND AN INDUCTOR; AND TRIGGER MEANS COUPLED IN PARALLEL WITH SAID STORAGE DEVICE INCLUDING A PNPN DIODE COUPLED IN SERIES WITH SAID PARALLEL COMBINATION OF A RESISTOR AND AN INDUCTOR FOR DISCHARGING SAID STORAGE DEVICE AT A VERY RAPID AND UNIFORM RATE THEREBY MAKING POSSIBLE SWEEP FREQUENCIES HAVING A RANGE IN THE ORDER OF 2000 TO 1.
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 |