US3288402A
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Radio relay repeater
Assignee: Northrop Grumman Guidance and Electronics Co Inc
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Filing: 1964-09-02
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Granted: 1966-11-29
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Expires: 1984-09-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Phineas J Icenbice
- 👤 Loren E Curriston
- 👤 Robert F Holland
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 16:13
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04B; H04B1/00; H04B1/02; H04B1/03; H04B1/034
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
71 words
A RELAY REPEATER COMPRISING: A PORTABLE TRANSCEIVER; AN ANTENNA CONNECTED TO SAID TRANSCEIVER; MEANS FOR CAUSING SAID TRANSCEIVER TO DESCEND AT A RATE APPRECIABLY SLOWER THAN THAT DETERMINED BY GRAVITY WHEN THE TRANSCEIVER IS PLACED IN A FREE-FALL SITUATION; AND MEANS FOR LODGING SAID TRANSCEIVER IN THE UPPERMOST PORTIONS OF A JUNGLE-CANOPY WITH NEGLIGIBLE SHOCK TO THE COMPONENTS OF THE TRANSCEIVER WHEREBY SAID ANTENNA EXTENDS ABOVE THE TOP OF SAID JUNGLE-CANOPY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
71 words
A RELAY REPEATER COMPRISING: A PORTABLE TRANSCEIVER; AN ANTENNA CONNECTED TO SAID TRANSCEIVER; MEANS FOR CAUSING SAID TRANSCEIVER TO DESCEND AT A RATE APPRECIABLY SLOWER THAN THAT DETERMINED BY GRAVITY WHEN THE TRANSCEIVER IS PLACED IN A FREE-FALL SITUATION; AND MEANS FOR LODGING SAID TRANSCEIVER IN THE UPPERMOST PORTIONS OF A JUNGLE-CANOPY WITH NEGLIGIBLE SHOCK TO THE COMPONENTS OF THE TRANSCEIVER WHEREBY SAID ANTENNA EXTENDS ABOVE THE TOP OF SAID JUNGLE-CANOPY.
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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) | 1969-11-28 | 1970-05-30 | 1970-11-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-28 | 1974-05-30 | 1974-11-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-28 | 1978-05-30 | 1978-11-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |