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US3248730A
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Automatic directional antenna orientation system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-02-19
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Granted: 1966-04-26
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Expires: 1982-02-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Neumeyer Frank Erdman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 18:54
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01Q; H01Q3/00; H01Q3/02; H01Q3/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A TELEVISION RECEIVING SET PROVIDED WITH TUNING APPARATUS FOR SELECTIVE RECEPTION FROM A DESIRED ONE OF SEVERAL TELEVISION TRANSMITTING STATIONS, A DIRECTIONAL ANTENNA FOR RECEIVING THE SIGNALS FROM THE SELECTED STATION, A REVERSIBLE ELECTRIC MOTOR OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID ANTENNA FOR ORIENTING THE LATTER IN RESPECT TO THE COMPASS DIRECTION OF THE SELECTED STATION, A ROTARY DISTRIBUTOR SWITCH, AN ELECTRICAL CONTROL CIRCUIT INCLUDING A RELAY INTERCONNECTING THE TUNING APPARATUS, THE ROTARY DISTRIBUTOR SWITCH AND THE ELECTRIC MOTOR FOR ORIENTING THE ANTENNA WITH A HIGH DEGREE OF ACCURACY, AND A PRIMARY CIRCUIT FOR SAID RELAY CONTROLLED BY THE TUNING APPARATUS PROVIDING FOR INITIATION OF THE OPERATION OF THE ELECTRIC MOTOR ONLY AFTER THE CHANNEL SELECTION OPERATION HAS BEEN COMPLETED.
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 |