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US3332510A
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Generation of signals by rapid vaporization of metallic elements
Assignee: Phillips Petroleum Co
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Filing: 1963-07-12
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Granted: 1967-07-25
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Expires: 1983-07-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ernest L Clark
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 11:41
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01V; G01V1/00; G01V1/02; G01V1/157
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
SIGNAL GENERATING APPARATUS COMPRISING A HOUSING CONTAINING FIRST AND SECOND SPACED ELECTRODES, A FLEXIBLE TAPE HAVING A METALLIC ELEMENT ON ONE SIDE THEREOF EXTENDING LONGITUDINALLY OF SAID TAPE, A STORAGE MEANS FOR SAID TAPE, A RECEIVING MEANS FOR SAID TAPE, MEANS TO MOVE SAID TAPE FROM SAID STORAGE MEANS TO SAID RECEIVING MEANS SO THAT SAID METALLIC ELEMENT IS ENGAGED BY AND EXTENDS BETWEEN SAID ELECTRODES, AND A LIQUID SURROUNDING SAID TAPE BETWEEN SAID ELECTRODES; A CAPACITOR; MEANS TO CHARGE SAID CAPACITOR; AND MEANS TO CONNECT SAID CAPACITOR ACROSS SAID ELECTRODES SO AS TO DISCHARGE SAID CAPACITOR THROUGH THE SEGMENT OF SAID METALLIC ELEMENT BETWEEN SAID ELECTRODES.
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) | 1970-07-24 | 1971-01-23 | 1971-07-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-07-24 | 1975-01-23 | 1975-07-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-07-24 | 1979-01-23 | 1979-07-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |