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US3274596A
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Blistered skin passive satellite
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-11-30
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Granted: 1966-09-20
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Expires: 1984-11-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Herbert P Raabe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 10:47
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01Q; H01Q1/00; H01Q1/08; H01Q1/081; H01Q1/082; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S52/00; Y10S52/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A PASSIVE COMMUNICATION SATELLITE ADAPTED FOR AN ORBITAL PATH AND FOR REFLECTING ELECTROMAGNETIC ENERGY FROM A SOURCE ON THE EARTH TO A RECEIVER REMOTE FROM THE SOURCE, COMPRISING: (A) A BODY HAVING AN ELECTROMAGNETIC REFLECTIVE SKIN; (B) SAID BODY INCLUDING MEANS DEFINING A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY RELATED ISOTROPIC REFLECTORS MADE BY SAID SKIN BEING LAMINATED FOR INCREASED STRENGTH AND RANDOMLY SEALED ALONG LINES WHEREIN SAID ISOTROPIC REFLECTORS ARE GENERALLY HEMISPHERICAL IN SHAPE; AND (C) SAID REFLECTORS BEING RANDOMLY PHASED WHEREBY THE ENERGY EFFECTIVELY REFLECTED BY THE SATELLITE IS SUBSTANTIALLY GREATER THAN FOR A SIMILAR SIZED SPECULAR SATELLITE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
A PASSIVE COMMUNICATION SATELLITE ADAPTED FOR AN ORBITAL PATH AND FOR REFLECTING ELECTROMAGNETIC ENERGY FROM A SOURCE ON THE EARTH TO A RECEIVER REMOTE FROM THE SOURCE, COMPRISING: (A) A BODY HAVING AN ELECTROMAGNETIC REFLECTIVE SKIN; (B) SAID BODY INCLUDING MEANS DEFINING A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY RELATED ISOTROPIC REFLECTORS MADE BY SAID SKIN BEING LAMINATED FOR INCREASED STRENGTH AND RANDOMLY SEALED ALONG LINES WHEREIN SAID ISOTROPIC REFLECTORS ARE GENERALLY HEMISPHERICAL IN SHAPE; AND (C) SAID REFLECTORS BEING RANDOMLY PHASED WHEREBY THE ENERGY EFFECTIVELY REFLECTED BY THE SATELLITE IS SUBSTANTIALLY GREATER THAN FOR A SIMILAR SIZED SPECULAR SATELLITE.
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) | 1969-09-19 | 1970-03-21 | 1970-09-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-09-19 | 1974-03-21 | 1974-09-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-09-19 | 1978-03-21 | 1978-09-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |