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Pulse generator
Assignee: RCA Corp
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Filing: 1963-04-23
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Granted: 1966-05-03
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Expires: 1983-04-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph R Burns
- 👤 Juan J Amodei
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 06:28
CPC Classifications
H; H03; H03K; H03K3/00; H03K3/02; H03K3/33
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A PULSE GENERATOR COMPRISING IN COMBINATION, A PAIR OF STORAGE DIODES SERIALLY CONNECTED TOGETHER AND POLED IN THE SAME DIRECTION, EACH OF SAID DIODES EXHIBITING AN ABRUPT CURRENT CUTOF POINT DURING CONDUCTION IN THE REVERSE DIRECTION AFTER A PERIOD OF CONDUCTION IN THE FORWARD DIRECTION, MEANS FOR APPLYING ALTERNATING SIGNALS TO SAID DIODES, MEANS COUPLED TO SAID DIODES FOR DERIVING OUTPUT PULSES EACH HAVING A LEADING EDGE DETERMINED BY THE CURRENT CUTOFF POINT OF ONE OF SAID DIODES AND A TRAILING EDGE DETERMINED BY THE CURRENT CUTOFF POINT OF THE OTHER OF SAID DIODES, AND MEANS COUPLED TO ONE OF SAID DIODES FOR CONTROLLING THE WIDTH OF SAID OUTPUT PULSES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
A PULSE GENERATOR COMPRISING IN COMBINATION, A PAIR OF STORAGE DIODES SERIALLY CONNECTED TOGETHER AND POLED IN THE SAME DIRECTION, EACH OF SAID DIODES EXHIBITING AN ABRUPT CURRENT CUTOF POINT DURING CONDUCTION IN THE REVERSE DIRECTION AFTER A PERIOD OF CONDUCTION IN THE FORWARD DIRECTION, MEANS FOR APPLYING ALTERNATING SIGNALS TO SAID DIODES, MEANS COUPLED TO SAID DIODES FOR DERIVING OUTPUT PULSES EACH HAVING A LEADING EDGE DETERMINED BY THE CURRENT CUTOFF POINT OF ONE OF SAID DIODES AND A TRAILING EDGE DETERMINED BY THE CURRENT CUTOFF POINT OF THE OTHER OF SAID DIODES, AND MEANS COUPLED TO ONE OF SAID DIODES FOR CONTROLLING THE WIDTH OF SAID OUTPUT PULSES.
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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) | 1969-05-02 | 1969-11-01 | 1970-05-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-05-02 | 1973-11-01 | 1974-05-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-05-02 | 1977-11-01 | 1978-05-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |