US3248566A
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Electronic switch in which set pulse to one bistable multivibrator also resets othermultivibrators
Assignee: VISUAL ELECTRONICS CORP
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Filing: 1963-02-25
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Granted: 1966-04-26
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Expires: 1983-02-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald E Quinlan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 22:34
CPC Classifications
H; H03; H03K; H03K3/00; H03K3/02; H03K3/26; H03K3/28; H03K3/281; H03K3/286
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
CONTROL APPARATUS FOR PLURALITY OF BISTABLE ELECTRONIC SWITCHES COMPRISING, A CONTROL SIGNAL SOURCE, A PLURALITY OF BISTABLE SWITCHING UNITS HAVING SET AND RESET STATES, SELECTIVELY OPERABLE MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID CONTROL SIGNAL SOURCE FOR APPLYING A CONTROL SIGNAL TO A SELECTED ONE OF SAID BISTABLE UNITS, SAID SIGNAL BEING EFFECTIVE TO FIRST RESET AND THEN SET SAID SELECTED UNIT, MEANS INTERCONNECTING EACH OF SAID BISTABLE UNITS AND COUPLED TO SAID SIGNAL APPLYING MEANS AND OPERATIVE IN RESPONSE TO THE APPLICATION OF A CONTROL SIGNAL TO A SELECTED ONE OF SAID BISTABLE UNITS TO PLACE THE REMAINDER OF SAID BISTABLE UNITS IN A RESET STATE, SAID SIGNAL APPLYING MEANS INCLUDING SIGNAL DELAYING MEANS CONNECTED TO EACH BISTABLE UNIT AND EFFECTIVE TO DELAY THE SETTING OF A CORRESPONDING BISTABLE UNIT WHEN A CONTROL SIGNAL IS APPLIED THERETO FOR A SELECTED PERIOD OF TIME AT LEAST AS LONG AS THE TIME REQUIRED TO PLACE THE REMAINDER OF SAID BISTABLE UNITS IN A RESET STATE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
CONTROL APPARATUS FOR PLURALITY OF BISTABLE ELECTRONIC SWITCHES COMPRISING, A CONTROL SIGNAL SOURCE, A PLURALITY OF BISTABLE SWITCHING UNITS HAVING SET AND RESET STATES, SELECTIVELY OPERABLE MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID CONTROL SIGNAL SOURCE FOR APPLYING A CONTROL SIGNAL TO A SELECTED ONE OF SAID BISTABLE UNITS, SAID SIGNAL BEING EFFECTIVE TO FIRST RESET AND THEN SET SAID SELECTED UNIT, MEANS INTERCONNECTING EACH OF SAID BISTABLE UNITS AND COUPLED TO SAID SIGNAL APPLYING MEANS AND OPERATIVE IN RESPONSE TO THE APPLICATION OF A CONTROL SIGNAL TO A SELECTED ONE OF SAID BISTABLE UNITS TO PLACE THE REMAINDER OF SAID BISTABLE UNITS IN A RESET STATE, SAID SIGNAL APPLYING MEANS INCLUDING SIGNAL DELAYING MEANS CONNECTED TO EACH BISTABLE UNIT AND EFFECTIVE TO DELAY THE SETTING OF A CORRESPONDING BISTABLE UNIT WHEN A CONTROL SIGNAL IS APPLIED THERETO FOR A SELECTED PERIOD OF TIME AT LEAST AS LONG AS THE TIME REQUIRED TO PLACE THE REMAINDER OF SAID BISTABLE UNITS IN A RESET STATE.
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) | 1969-04-25 | 1969-10-25 | 1970-04-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-04-25 | 1973-10-25 | 1974-04-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-04-25 | 1977-10-25 | 1978-04-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |