US3308355A
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Point contact diode
Assignee: Texas Instruments Inc
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Filing: 1962-07-30
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Granted: 1967-03-07
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Expires: 1982-07-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Charles Freeman Davis
- 👤 Lueck Arthur Mitchell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 19:17
CPC Classifications
H; H10; H10D; H10D99/00; H10D64/00; H10D64/20; H10D64/23; H10W; H10W72/00; H10W76/00; H10W76/60
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A HIGH FREQUENCY DIODE COMPRISING: (A) A WAFER OF SINGLE CRYSTAL SEMICONDUCTOR MATERIAL, (B) A CONDUCTIVE PLATE WITH SAID WAFER BEING SECURED TO ONE SIDE OF THE PLATE, (C) AN INSULATING SLEEVE SURROUNDING SAID WAFER AND SECURED TO SAID ONE SIDE OF SAID PLATE, (D) A CONDUCTIVE MEMBER SECURED TO ONE END OF SAID INSULATING SLEEVE AND DEFINING AN APERTURE, (E) A CONDUCTIVE CONE-SHAPED MESH BONDED DIRECTLY TO SAID CONDUCTIVE MEMBER AND HAVING ITS CENTRAL APEX PORTION EXTENDING THROUGH SAID APERTURE SLIGHTLY SPACED FROM SAID WAFER, AND (F) AN ELONGATED CONDUCTIVE WIRE PHYSICALLY CONNECTED TO THE CONDUCTIVE MEMBER HAVING AN END EXTENDING THROUGH AND PHYSICALLY IN CONTACT WITH SAID MESH AND TERMINATING IN ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID WAFER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
A HIGH FREQUENCY DIODE COMPRISING: (A) A WAFER OF SINGLE CRYSTAL SEMICONDUCTOR MATERIAL, (B) A CONDUCTIVE PLATE WITH SAID WAFER BEING SECURED TO ONE SIDE OF THE PLATE, (C) AN INSULATING SLEEVE SURROUNDING SAID WAFER AND SECURED TO SAID ONE SIDE OF SAID PLATE, (D) A CONDUCTIVE MEMBER SECURED TO ONE END OF SAID INSULATING SLEEVE AND DEFINING AN APERTURE, (E) A CONDUCTIVE CONE-SHAPED MESH BONDED DIRECTLY TO SAID CONDUCTIVE MEMBER AND HAVING ITS CENTRAL APEX PORTION EXTENDING THROUGH SAID APERTURE SLIGHTLY SPACED FROM SAID WAFER, AND (F) AN ELONGATED CONDUCTIVE WIRE PHYSICALLY CONNECTED TO THE CONDUCTIVE MEMBER HAVING AN END EXTENDING THROUGH AND PHYSICALLY IN CONTACT WITH SAID MESH AND TERMINATING IN ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID WAFER.
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) | 1970-03-06 | 1970-09-05 | 1971-03-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-03-06 | 1974-09-05 | 1975-03-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-03-06 | 1978-09-05 | 1979-03-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |