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Passive radar target augmentor

Assignee: Micronetics Inc
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Filing: 1965-06-02
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Granted: 1967-08-01
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Expires: 1985-06-02
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Abstract

No abstract record available.

Inventors

  • 👤 William R Bradford

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
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Last Synchronized 2026-11-04 13:51
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01Q; H01Q15/00; H01Q15/23

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim 95 words
A REFLECTING BODY OF HOMOGENEOUS DIELECTRIC MATERIAL THROUGH WHICH RADIATION PASSES AFTER ENTERING A FRONT SURFACE OF SAID BODY, SAID FRONT SURFACE BEING DEFINED BY A PORTION OF A PROLATE SPHEROID, SAID BODY HAVING A REAR REFLECTING SURFACE THEREON FROM WHICH SAID ENTERING RADIATION IS REFLECTED SO AS TO RETURN TO SAID FRONT SURFACE AND TO LEAVE SAID BODY THROUGH SAID FRONT SURFACE, SAID REAR SURFACE BEING THE LOCUS OF ALL JOINTS LYING THE SAME EQUAL DISTANCE ALONG LINES WHICH ARE NORMAL TO SAID FRONT SURFACE AND EXTEND WITHIN AND THROUGH SAID PROLATE SPHEROID PORTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 95 words
A REFLECTING BODY OF HOMOGENEOUS DIELECTRIC MATERIAL THROUGH WHICH RADIATION PASSES AFTER ENTERING A FRONT SURFACE OF SAID BODY, SAID FRONT SURFACE BEING DEFINED BY A PORTION OF A PROLATE SPHEROID, SAID BODY HAVING A REAR REFLECTING SURFACE THEREON FROM WHICH SAID ENTERING RADIATION IS REFLECTED SO AS TO RETURN TO SAID FRONT SURFACE AND TO LEAVE SAID BODY THROUGH SAID FRONT SURFACE, SAID REAR SURFACE BEING THE LOCUS OF ALL JOINTS LYING THE SAME EQUAL DISTANCE ALONG LINES WHICH ARE NORMAL TO SAID FRONT SURFACE AND EXTEND WITHIN AND THROUGH SAID PROLATE SPHEROID PORTION.

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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) 1970-07-31 1971-01-30 1971-08-01 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1974-07-31 1975-01-30 1975-08-01 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1978-07-31 1979-01-30 1979-08-01 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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