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US3290529A
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Electron tube with external flexible contact arms for vibration dampening
Assignee: RCA Corp
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Filing: 1963-06-13
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Granted: 1966-12-06
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Expires: 1983-06-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Kaseman Paul Warren
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 08:19
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01J; H01J29/00; H01J29/92; H04; H04N; H04N23/00; H04N23/50; H04N23/54
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
AN ELECTRON TUBE INCLUDING AN ENVELOPE HAVING A SIDE WALL AND AN END WALL, (A) ELECTRODES WITHIN SAID ENVELOPE, (B) SUPPORT MEANS FOR SAID ELECTRODES EXTENDING THROUGH AND OUTSIDE OF SAID END WALL, (C) ELONGATED FLEXIBLE CONTACT ARMS CONNECTED AT ONE END THEREOF TO SAID SUPPORT MEANS OUTSIDE OF SAID ENVELOPE, SAID CONTACT ARMS HAVING FREE END PORTIONS CURVED TOWARDS THE OUTER SURFACE OF SAID SIDE WALL AND NORMALLY SPACED THEREFROM, SAID CONTACT ARMS BEING ADAPTED TO BE FLEXED TO CAUSE THE FREE ENDS THEREOF TO ENGAGE SAID OUTER SURFACE WHEN SAID TUBE IS DISPOSED IN A HOUSING, (D) AND RESILIENT FLEXIBLE MEANS BETWEEN SAID WALL AND SAID FREE ENDS FOR INSULATING SAID SIDE WALL FROM SHOCKS TRANSMITTED TO SAID ARMS.
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) | 1969-12-05 | 1970-06-06 | 1970-12-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-12-05 | 1974-06-06 | 1974-12-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-12-05 | 1978-06-06 | 1978-12-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |