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US3317860A
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Diode limiter
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-04-20
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Granted: 1967-05-02
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Expires: 1984-04-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert V Garver
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 04:06
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01S; G01S7/00; G01S7/02; G01S7/03; G01S7/034; H; H03; H03G; H03G11/00; H03G11/02; H03G11/025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A HIGH FREQUENCY DIODE LIMITER COMPRISING: (A) FIRST MEANS FOR PROVIDING AN INPUT TRANSMISSION PATH FOR RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY, (B) SECOND MEANS FOR PROVIDING AN OUTPUT TRANSMISSION PATH FOR SAID RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY, (C) A DIODE CONNECTED BETWEEN SAID FIRST MEANS AND SAID SECOND MEANS FOR PROVIDING A SHORT CIRCUIT PATH BETWEEN SAID FIRST MEANS AND SAID SECOND MEANS WHEN SAID RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY EXCEEDS A PREDETERMINED LEVEL, AND (D) THIRD MEANS WHICH IS BYPASSED WHEN SAID DIODE CONDUCTS AND IS CONNECTED BETWEEN SAID FIRST AND SAID SECOND MEANS WITH AN ELECTRICAL LENGTH OF ONE-HALF WAVELENGTH OR AN ODD MULTIPLE THEREOF GREATER THAN THE ELECTRICAL LENGTH OF SAID DIODE, SAID THIRD MEANS AND SAID DIODE HAVING SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME CHARACTERISTIC IMPEDANCES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
A HIGH FREQUENCY DIODE LIMITER COMPRISING: (A) FIRST MEANS FOR PROVIDING AN INPUT TRANSMISSION PATH FOR RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY, (B) SECOND MEANS FOR PROVIDING AN OUTPUT TRANSMISSION PATH FOR SAID RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY, (C) A DIODE CONNECTED BETWEEN SAID FIRST MEANS AND SAID SECOND MEANS FOR PROVIDING A SHORT CIRCUIT PATH BETWEEN SAID FIRST MEANS AND SAID SECOND MEANS WHEN SAID RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY EXCEEDS A PREDETERMINED LEVEL, AND (D) THIRD MEANS WHICH IS BYPASSED WHEN SAID DIODE CONDUCTS AND IS CONNECTED BETWEEN SAID FIRST AND SAID SECOND MEANS WITH AN ELECTRICAL LENGTH OF ONE-HALF WAVELENGTH OR AN ODD MULTIPLE THEREOF GREATER THAN THE ELECTRICAL LENGTH OF SAID DIODE, SAID THIRD MEANS AND SAID DIODE HAVING SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME CHARACTERISTIC IMPEDANCES.
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) | 1970-05-01 | 1970-10-31 | 1971-05-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-05-01 | 1974-10-31 | 1975-05-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-05-01 | 1978-10-31 | 1979-05-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |