US3293606A
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Pulse code detector having a delay line for detecting pulse spacing
Assignee: Admiral Corp
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Filing: 1963-04-11
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Granted: 1966-12-20
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Expires: 1983-04-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ackerman Marvin
- 👤 Jr David R Domke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 05:35
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F3/00; G06F3/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
176 words
APPARATUS FOR DETECTING SIGNAL HAVING BETWEEN THREE AND FOUR EQUALLY SPACED SIGNAL PULSES WHEREIN THE SPACING BETWEEN SAID PULSES IS APPROXIMATELY EQUAL TO THE TIME REQUIRED FOR A PULSE TO TRAVEL THE LENGTH OF A SINGLE DELAY LINE, SAID APPARATUS REQUIRING AS PULSE-DELAYING MEANS ONLY SAID SINGLE DELAY LINE, WHICH COMPRISES: (A) A DELAY LINE OF LENGTH APPROXIMATELY EQUAL TO THE PULSE SPACING; (B) MEANS FOR PASSING A FIRST PULSE INTO ONE END OF SAID DELAY LINE TIME-COINCIDENT WITH ONE OF SAID SIGNAL PULSES; (C) MEANS FOR PASSING A SECOND PULSE INTO THE OPPOSITE END OF SAID DELAY LINE TIME-COINCIDENT WITH A DIFFERENT ONE OF SAID SIGNAL PULSES; (D) MEANS FOR DETECTING TIME CONINCIDENCE OF SAID FIRST PULSE EMERGING FROM SAID OPPOSITE END OF SAID DELAY LINE WITH THE SIGNAL PULSE NEXT FOLLOWING SAID ONE PULSE; AND (E) MEANS FOR DETECTING THE TIME COINCIDENCE OF SAID SECOND PULSE EMERGING FROM SAID ONE END OF SAID DELAY LINE WITH THE SIGNAL PULSE NEXT FOLLOWING SAID DIFFERENT PULSE, THEREBY DETECTING THE PRESENCE OF ALL OF SAID SIGNAL PULSES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
176 words
APPARATUS FOR DETECTING SIGNAL HAVING BETWEEN THREE AND FOUR EQUALLY SPACED SIGNAL PULSES WHEREIN THE SPACING BETWEEN SAID PULSES IS APPROXIMATELY EQUAL TO THE TIME REQUIRED FOR A PULSE TO TRAVEL THE LENGTH OF A SINGLE DELAY LINE, SAID APPARATUS REQUIRING AS PULSE-DELAYING MEANS ONLY SAID SINGLE DELAY LINE, WHICH COMPRISES: (A) A DELAY LINE OF LENGTH APPROXIMATELY EQUAL TO THE PULSE SPACING; (B) MEANS FOR PASSING A FIRST PULSE INTO ONE END OF SAID DELAY LINE TIME-COINCIDENT WITH ONE OF SAID SIGNAL PULSES; (C) MEANS FOR PASSING A SECOND PULSE INTO THE OPPOSITE END OF SAID DELAY LINE TIME-COINCIDENT WITH A DIFFERENT ONE OF SAID SIGNAL PULSES; (D) MEANS FOR DETECTING TIME CONINCIDENCE OF SAID FIRST PULSE EMERGING FROM SAID OPPOSITE END OF SAID DELAY LINE WITH THE SIGNAL PULSE NEXT FOLLOWING SAID ONE PULSE; AND (E) MEANS FOR DETECTING THE TIME COINCIDENCE OF SAID SECOND PULSE EMERGING FROM SAID ONE END OF SAID DELAY LINE WITH THE SIGNAL PULSE NEXT FOLLOWING SAID DIFFERENT PULSE, THEREBY DETECTING THE PRESENCE OF ALL OF SAID SIGNAL PULSES.
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) | 1969-12-19 | 1970-06-20 | 1970-12-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-12-19 | 1974-06-20 | 1974-12-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-12-19 | 1978-06-20 | 1978-12-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |