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US3260889A
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Signal translator
Assignee: Verizon Laboratories Inc
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Filing: 1962-12-05
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Granted: 1966-07-12
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Expires: 1982-12-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Hans G Blank
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 20:51
CPC Classifications
H; H03; H03M; H03M1/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
A SIGNAL TRANSLATOR COMPRISING (A) AN ELECTRICALLY NON-LINEAR LAYER HAVING FIRST AND SECOND SURFACES, THE ELECTRICAL IMPEDANCE OF SAID LAYER DECREASING AS THE MAGNITUDE OF A VOLTAGE APPLIED THEREACROSS INCREASES, (B) A FIRST GROUP OF SPACED INPUT ELECTRODES INCLUDING FIRST AND SECOND ELECTRODE SETS AFFIXED TO THE FIRST AND SECOND SURFACES OF SAID LAYER RESPECTIVELY, SAID FIRST AND SECOND SETS OF ELECTRODES EXTENDING GENERALLY IN A FIRST DIRECTION, AND (C) A SECOND GROUP OF SPACED ELECTRODES INCLUDING THIRD AND FOURTH ELECTRODE SETS AFFIXED TO THE FIRST AND SECOND SURFACES OF SAID LAYER RESPECTIVELY, SAID THIRD AND FOURTH SETS OF ELECTRODES EXTENDING GENERALLY IN A SECOND DIRECTION, SELECTED ELECTRODES OF BOTH SAID FIRST AND FOURTH SETS BEING CONDUCTIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID LAYER ONLY AT THE LOCATIONS WHERE SAID SELECTED FIRST AND FOURTH SETS ELECTRODES CROSS AND SELECTED ELECTRODES OF BOTH SAID SECOND AND THIRD SETS BEING CONDUCTIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID LAYER ONLY AT THE LOCATIONS WHERE SAID SELECTED SECOND AND THIRD SET ELECTRODES CROSS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
A SIGNAL TRANSLATOR COMPRISING (A) AN ELECTRICALLY NON-LINEAR LAYER HAVING FIRST AND SECOND SURFACES, THE ELECTRICAL IMPEDANCE OF SAID LAYER DECREASING AS THE MAGNITUDE OF A VOLTAGE APPLIED THEREACROSS INCREASES, (B) A FIRST GROUP OF SPACED INPUT ELECTRODES INCLUDING FIRST AND SECOND ELECTRODE SETS AFFIXED TO THE FIRST AND SECOND SURFACES OF SAID LAYER RESPECTIVELY, SAID FIRST AND SECOND SETS OF ELECTRODES EXTENDING GENERALLY IN A FIRST DIRECTION, AND (C) A SECOND GROUP OF SPACED ELECTRODES INCLUDING THIRD AND FOURTH ELECTRODE SETS AFFIXED TO THE FIRST AND SECOND SURFACES OF SAID LAYER RESPECTIVELY, SAID THIRD AND FOURTH SETS OF ELECTRODES EXTENDING GENERALLY IN A SECOND DIRECTION, SELECTED ELECTRODES OF BOTH SAID FIRST AND FOURTH SETS BEING CONDUCTIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID LAYER ONLY AT THE LOCATIONS WHERE SAID SELECTED FIRST AND FOURTH SETS ELECTRODES CROSS AND SELECTED ELECTRODES OF BOTH SAID SECOND AND THIRD SETS BEING CONDUCTIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID LAYER ONLY AT THE LOCATIONS WHERE SAID SELECTED SECOND AND THIRD SET ELECTRODES CROSS.
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) | 1969-07-11 | 1970-01-10 | 1970-07-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-07-11 | 1974-01-10 | 1974-07-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-07-11 | 1978-01-10 | 1978-07-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |