US3262111A
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Synchronized communications system
Assignee: Control Data Corp
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Filing: 1963-12-06
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Granted: 1966-07-19
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Expires: 1983-12-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Graham Walton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 07:05
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01S; G01S11/00; G01S11/02; G01S11/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
69 words
A SYSTEM FOR SYNCHRONIZING THE PRODUCTION OF FIRST SIGNALS AT TWO STATIONS COMPRISING AT EACH STATION, MEANS FOR PRODUCING SAID FIRST SIGNALS, MEANS FOR MEASURING THE DIFFERENCE IN TIME BETWEEN THE PRODUCTION OF SAID FIRST SIGNALS AT EACH STATION, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO A MEASURED DIFFERENCE IN TIME FOR CHANGING THE TIME OF PRODUCTION OF SAID FIRST SIGNALS TO A TIME APPROXIMATELY HALF WAY BETWEEN THE TIME DIFFERENCE MEASURED.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
69 words
A SYSTEM FOR SYNCHRONIZING THE PRODUCTION OF FIRST SIGNALS AT TWO STATIONS COMPRISING AT EACH STATION, MEANS FOR PRODUCING SAID FIRST SIGNALS, MEANS FOR MEASURING THE DIFFERENCE IN TIME BETWEEN THE PRODUCTION OF SAID FIRST SIGNALS AT EACH STATION, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO A MEASURED DIFFERENCE IN TIME FOR CHANGING THE TIME OF PRODUCTION OF SAID FIRST SIGNALS TO A TIME APPROXIMATELY HALF WAY BETWEEN THE TIME DIFFERENCE MEASURED.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
54 words
A METHOD OF SYNCHRONIZING THE PRODUCTION OF FIRST SIGNALS AT ALL STATIONS OF A GROUP OF STATIONS COMPRISING THE STEPS OF: SYNCHRONIZING THE PRODUCTION OF FIRST SIGNALS AT ANY PAIR OF STATIONS IN THE GROUP, AND SUCCESSIVELY SYNCHRONIZING THE PRODUCTION OF THE FIRST SIGNALS OF OTHER PAIRS OF STATIONS IN THE GROUP OF STATIONS.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
54 words
A METHOD OF SYNCHRONIZING THE PRODUCTION OF FIRST SIGNALS AT ALL STATIONS OF A GROUP OF STATIONS COMPRISING THE STEPS OF: SYNCHRONIZING THE PRODUCTION OF FIRST SIGNALS AT ANY PAIR OF STATIONS IN THE GROUP, AND SUCCESSIVELY SYNCHRONIZING THE PRODUCTION OF THE FIRST SIGNALS OF OTHER PAIRS OF STATIONS IN THE GROUP OF STATIONS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3153232A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-07-18 | 1970-01-17 | 1970-07-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-07-18 | 1974-01-17 | 1974-07-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-07-18 | 1978-01-17 | 1978-07-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |