US3266043A
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Iris controlled slot coupler
Assignee: Raytheon Co
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Filing: 1963-03-14
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Granted: 1966-08-09
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Expires: 1983-03-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Frank J Goebels
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 15:51
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01Q; H01Q13/00; H01Q13/10; H01Q13/103; H01P; H01P1/00; H01P1/22; H01P1/222; H01P5/00; H01P5/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
74 words
AN ELECTRONICALLY VARIABLE WAVEGUIDE SLOT COUPLER COMPRISING, A RECTANGULAR WAVEGUIDE HAVING A SLOT IN A BROAD WALL THEREOF; IRIS MEANS INCLUDING SEMICONDUCTOR ELEMENTS DISPOSED IN SAID WAVEGUIDE TRANSVERSELY FROM BOTH SIDES OF SAID SLOT; AND ELECTRICAL CONTROL MEANS EXTERNAL TO SAID WAVEGUIDE AND INCLUDING A VOLTAGE SOURCE ELECTRICALLY COUPLED TO SAID ELEMENTS FOR ELECTRICALLY BIASING THE SAME TO ALTER THE CURRENT DISTRIBUTION OF ENERGY PROPAGATED THROUGH SAID WAVEGUIDE AND CONTROL RADIATION FROM SAID SLOT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
74 words
AN ELECTRONICALLY VARIABLE WAVEGUIDE SLOT COUPLER COMPRISING, A RECTANGULAR WAVEGUIDE HAVING A SLOT IN A BROAD WALL THEREOF; IRIS MEANS INCLUDING SEMICONDUCTOR ELEMENTS DISPOSED IN SAID WAVEGUIDE TRANSVERSELY FROM BOTH SIDES OF SAID SLOT; AND ELECTRICAL CONTROL MEANS EXTERNAL TO SAID WAVEGUIDE AND INCLUDING A VOLTAGE SOURCE ELECTRICALLY COUPLED TO SAID ELEMENTS FOR ELECTRICALLY BIASING THE SAME TO ALTER THE CURRENT DISTRIBUTION OF ENERGY PROPAGATED THROUGH SAID WAVEGUIDE AND CONTROL RADIATION FROM SAID SLOT.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2946056A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-08-08 | 1970-02-07 | 1970-08-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-08 | 1974-02-07 | 1974-08-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-08 | 1978-02-07 | 1978-08-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |