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US3340532A
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Tracking receiver
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-09-30
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Granted: 1967-09-05
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Expires: 1983-09-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter L Glomb
- 👤 Janeff Wenelin
- 👤 Imboldi Edmondo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 09:07
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01S; G01S3/00; G01S3/02; G01S3/14; G01S3/38; G01S3/42
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
A TRACKING RECEIVER COMPRISING: AN ANTENNA SYSTEM PROVIDING AT LEAST THREE SIGNALS INDICATING THE ANTENNA SIGHTING RELATIVE TO A TARGET POSITION; A REFERENCE OSCILLATOR; A PHASE LOCK LOOP INCLUDING A VOLTAGE CONTROLLED OSCILLATOR COUPLED TO SAID REFERENCE OSCILLATOR AND SAID ANTENNA SYSTEM TO COMPARE THE FREQUENCY OF THE OUTPUT SIGNAL OF SAID REFERENCE OSCILLATOR AND SAID FREQUENCY OF ONE SIGNAL OF SAID THREE SIGNALS TO LOCK THE FREQUENCY OF THE OUTPUT SIGNAL OF SAID VOLTAGE CONTROLLED OSCILLATOR TO THE FREQUENCY OF SAID ONE SIGNAL OF SAID THREE SIGNALS; AND A HETERODYNE ARRANGEMENT TO MIX SAID OUTPUT SIGNAL OF SAID VOLTAGE CONTROLLED OSCILLATOR WITH THE OTHERS OF SAID THREE SIGNALS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
A TRACKING RECEIVER COMPRISING: AN ANTENNA SYSTEM PROVIDING AT LEAST THREE SIGNALS INDICATING THE ANTENNA SIGHTING RELATIVE TO A TARGET POSITION; A REFERENCE OSCILLATOR; A PHASE LOCK LOOP INCLUDING A VOLTAGE CONTROLLED OSCILLATOR COUPLED TO SAID REFERENCE OSCILLATOR AND SAID ANTENNA SYSTEM TO COMPARE THE FREQUENCY OF THE OUTPUT SIGNAL OF SAID REFERENCE OSCILLATOR AND SAID FREQUENCY OF ONE SIGNAL OF SAID THREE SIGNALS TO LOCK THE FREQUENCY OF THE OUTPUT SIGNAL OF SAID VOLTAGE CONTROLLED OSCILLATOR TO THE FREQUENCY OF SAID ONE SIGNAL OF SAID THREE SIGNALS; AND A HETERODYNE ARRANGEMENT TO MIX SAID OUTPUT SIGNAL OF SAID VOLTAGE CONTROLLED OSCILLATOR WITH THE OTHERS OF SAID THREE SIGNALS.
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) | 1970-09-04 | 1971-03-06 | 1971-09-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-09-04 | 1975-03-06 | 1975-09-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-09-04 | 1979-03-06 | 1979-09-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |