US3283172A
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Redundant multivibrator
Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp
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Filing: 1963-10-21
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Granted: 1966-11-01
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Expires: 1983-10-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Charles G Masters
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 20:08
CPC Classifications
H; H03; H03K; H03K19/00; H03K19/003; H03K19/00392; H03K3/00; H03K3/02; H03K3/027; H03K3/03; H03K3/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
A REDUNDANT PULSE SOURCE COMPRISING: A PLURALITY OF MULTIVIBRATORS EACH INCLUDING A FIRST AND A SECOND STAGE AND BEING OF THE TYPE WHEREIN SAID FIRST AND SECOND STAGES ALTERNATELY CONDUCT WHILE THE OPPOSITE ONE OF SAID STAGES IN CUTOFF; AN OUTPUT ELEMENT FOR EACH SAID STAGE; A CONTROL ELEMENT FOR EACH SAID STAGE; A DECISION ELEMENT ASSOCIATED WITH EACH SAID STAGE RESPONSIVE TO OUTPUT SIGNALS APPEARING ON A PREDETERMINED NUMBER OF SAID OUTPUT ELEMENTS FOR PROVIDING A TRIGGER SIGNAL TO AN ASSOCIATED ONE OF SAID CONTROL ELEMENTS IF A PREDETERMINED NUMBER OF SAID OUTPUT SIGNALS RECEIVED, HAVE A PREDETERMINED VALUE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
A REDUNDANT PULSE SOURCE COMPRISING: A PLURALITY OF MULTIVIBRATORS EACH INCLUDING A FIRST AND A SECOND STAGE AND BEING OF THE TYPE WHEREIN SAID FIRST AND SECOND STAGES ALTERNATELY CONDUCT WHILE THE OPPOSITE ONE OF SAID STAGES IN CUTOFF; AN OUTPUT ELEMENT FOR EACH SAID STAGE; A CONTROL ELEMENT FOR EACH SAID STAGE; A DECISION ELEMENT ASSOCIATED WITH EACH SAID STAGE RESPONSIVE TO OUTPUT SIGNALS APPEARING ON A PREDETERMINED NUMBER OF SAID OUTPUT ELEMENTS FOR PROVIDING A TRIGGER SIGNAL TO AN ASSOCIATED ONE OF SAID CONTROL ELEMENTS IF A PREDETERMINED NUMBER OF SAID OUTPUT SIGNALS RECEIVED, HAVE A PREDETERMINED VALUE.
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) | 1969-10-31 | 1970-05-02 | 1970-11-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-31 | 1974-05-02 | 1974-11-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-31 | 1978-05-02 | 1978-11-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |