US3351806A
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Microwave spark-gap switch having a trigger electrode centered between and aligned with the opposed electrode
Assignee: New York University
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Filing: 1965-05-21
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Granted: 1967-11-07
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Expires: 1985-05-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Farber Herman
- 👤 Sucher Max
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 13:31
CPC Classifications
H; H03; H03K; H03K3/00; H03K3/80; G; G01; G01S; G01S7/00; G01S7/02; G01S7/03; G01S7/034
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
A MICROWAVE SPARK-GAP SWITCH COMPRISING: (A) A UNICONDUCTOR TRANSMISSION LINE WAVE GUIDE SUPPORTIVE OF ELECTROMAGNETIC ENERGY IN A PARTICULAR FREQUENCY RANGE AND HAVING AN IONIZABLE GAS THEREIN; (B) A PAIR OF OPPOSED ELECTRODES MOUNTED ON AND ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED TO OPPOSING WALLS OF SAID WAVE GUIDE; (C) AT LEAST ONE TRIGGER ELECTRODE ALSO SUPPORTED WITHIN SAID WAVE GUIDE FROM ANOTHER WALL THEREOF, INSULATED THEREFROM AND SUBSTANTIALLY CENTERED BETWEEN SAID PAIR OF ELECTRODES, ALL THREE ELECTRODES LYING SUBSTANTIALLY ON A COMMON AXIS; (D) AND A HIGH ENERGY SOURCE OF PULSED D.C. VOLTAGE CONNECTED BETWEEN SAID TRIGGER ELECTRODE AND SAID PAIR OF ELECTRODES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
A MICROWAVE SPARK-GAP SWITCH COMPRISING: (A) A UNICONDUCTOR TRANSMISSION LINE WAVE GUIDE SUPPORTIVE OF ELECTROMAGNETIC ENERGY IN A PARTICULAR FREQUENCY RANGE AND HAVING AN IONIZABLE GAS THEREIN; (B) A PAIR OF OPPOSED ELECTRODES MOUNTED ON AND ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED TO OPPOSING WALLS OF SAID WAVE GUIDE; (C) AT LEAST ONE TRIGGER ELECTRODE ALSO SUPPORTED WITHIN SAID WAVE GUIDE FROM ANOTHER WALL THEREOF, INSULATED THEREFROM AND SUBSTANTIALLY CENTERED BETWEEN SAID PAIR OF ELECTRODES, ALL THREE ELECTRODES LYING SUBSTANTIALLY ON A COMMON AXIS; (D) AND A HIGH ENERGY SOURCE OF PULSED D.C. VOLTAGE CONNECTED BETWEEN SAID TRIGGER ELECTRODE AND SAID PAIR OF 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) | 1970-11-06 | 1971-05-08 | 1971-11-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-11-06 | 1975-05-08 | 1975-11-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-11-06 | 1979-05-08 | 1979-11-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |