US3276012A
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Analog-to-digital converter
Assignee: Collins Radio Co
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Filing: 1963-12-26
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Granted: 1966-09-27
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Expires: 1983-12-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Secretan Frank
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 18:40
CPC Classifications
H; H03; H03M; H03M1/00; H03M1/06; H03M1/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
ANALOG-TO-DIGITAL CONVERTING MEANS FOR CONVERTING AN ANALOG SIGNAL TO A DIGITAL SIGNAL AND COMPRISING: COUNTER MEANS HAVING INPUT MEANS AND A PLURALITY OF STAGES; PULSE FORMING MEANS FOR GENERATING A CONTINUOUS SUPPLY OF PULSES; FIRST GATING MEANS CONSTRUCTED WHEN OPENED, TO SUPPLY PULSES FROM SAID PULSE FORMING MEANS TO SAID COUNTER MEANS, FIRST IMPEDANCE MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE CONDITION OF EACH STAGE OF SAID COUNTER MEANS TO PRODUCE FIRST SIGNALS REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CONDITION OF THE STAGES OF SAID COUNTER MEANS, SECOND IMPEDANCE MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE SIGNALS PRODUCED BY SAID FIRST IMPEDANCE MEANS TO PRODUCE A SECOND SIGNAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE TOTAL COUNT CONTAINED IN SAID COUNTER MEANS,
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
ANALOG-TO-DIGITAL CONVERTING MEANS FOR CONVERTING AN ANALOG SIGNAL TO A DIGITAL SIGNAL AND COMPRISING: COUNTER MEANS HAVING INPUT MEANS AND A PLURALITY OF STAGES; PULSE FORMING MEANS FOR GENERATING A CONTINUOUS SUPPLY OF PULSES; FIRST GATING MEANS CONSTRUCTED WHEN OPENED, TO SUPPLY PULSES FROM SAID PULSE FORMING MEANS TO SAID COUNTER MEANS, FIRST IMPEDANCE MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE CONDITION OF EACH STAGE OF SAID COUNTER MEANS TO PRODUCE FIRST SIGNALS REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CONDITION OF THE STAGES OF SAID COUNTER MEANS, SECOND IMPEDANCE MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE SIGNALS PRODUCED BY SAID FIRST IMPEDANCE MEANS TO PRODUCE A SECOND SIGNAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE TOTAL COUNT CONTAINED IN SAID COUNTER MEANS,
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1969-09-26 | 1970-03-28 | 1970-09-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-09-26 | 1974-03-28 | 1974-09-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-09-26 | 1978-03-28 | 1978-09-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |