US3329903A
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Electronic commutator having automatic self-start and reset insuring means
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-03-22
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Granted: 1967-07-04
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Expires: 1985-03-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Spencer M Cork
- 👤 Garold K Jensen
- 👤 James E Mcgeogh
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 11:50
CPC Classifications
H; H03; H03K; H03K21/00; H03K21/38
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
A RING COUNTER HAVING A STEPPING INPUT FOR COMMUTATING UP TO AND INCLUDING N+2 CHANNELS, WHERE N IS AN INTEGER, COMPRISING: N+2 SERIALLY COUPLED BISTABLE STAGES, EACH STAGE HAVING A RESET INPUT CONNECTED TO SAID STEPPING INPUT FOR RECEIVING STEPPING PULSES, A SET INPUT, A SET OUTPUT AND A COMMUTATING OUTPUT, WITH THE SET OUTPUT OF EACH STAGE COUPLED TO THE SET INPUT OF THE NEXT-SUCCEEDING STAGE, AND WHEREIN THE SET OUTPUT OF SAID N+2 STAGE IS COUPLED TO THE SET INPUT OF THE FIRST STAGE TO FORM A RING, AND MEANS TRIGGERED BY THE COMMUTATING OUTPUT OF THE N+1 STAGE FOR RESETTING THE FIRST N OF SAID STAGES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
A RING COUNTER HAVING A STEPPING INPUT FOR COMMUTATING UP TO AND INCLUDING N+2 CHANNELS, WHERE N IS AN INTEGER, COMPRISING: N+2 SERIALLY COUPLED BISTABLE STAGES, EACH STAGE HAVING A RESET INPUT CONNECTED TO SAID STEPPING INPUT FOR RECEIVING STEPPING PULSES, A SET INPUT, A SET OUTPUT AND A COMMUTATING OUTPUT, WITH THE SET OUTPUT OF EACH STAGE COUPLED TO THE SET INPUT OF THE NEXT-SUCCEEDING STAGE, AND WHEREIN THE SET OUTPUT OF SAID N+2 STAGE IS COUPLED TO THE SET INPUT OF THE FIRST STAGE TO FORM A RING, AND MEANS TRIGGERED BY THE COMMUTATING OUTPUT OF THE N+1 STAGE FOR RESETTING THE FIRST N OF SAID STAGES.
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) | 1970-07-03 | 1971-01-02 | 1971-07-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-07-03 | 1975-01-02 | 1975-07-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-07-03 | 1979-01-02 | 1979-07-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |