US3450897A
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Stepping switch employing chain of logic gates having means for locking a gate in a given state
Assignee: RCA Corp
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Filing: 1966-06-28
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Granted: 1969-06-17
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Expires: 1986-06-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William Henn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 01:15
CPC Classifications
H; H03; H03K; H03K3/00; H03K3/02; H03K3/027; H03K3/03
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
IN COMBINATION: A CHAIN OF LOGIC GATES INTERCONNECTED IN A RING AND CAPABLE OF PRODUCING OSCILLATIONS; MEANS FOR APPLYING A DISABLING SIGNAL TO ONE GATE FOR LOCKING THAT GATE IN A GIVEN STATE AND THEREBY PREVENTING SAID OSCILLATORS; AND AN OUTPUT GATE CONNECTED TO SAID CHAIN AND TO SAID MEANS AND NORMALLY PRODUCING AN OUTPUT REPRESENTING ONE BINARY VALUE, RECEPTIVE OF A SIGNAL COMPLEMENTARY TO SAID DISABLING SIGNAL, THE SIGNAL PRODUCED BY THE GATE LOCKED IN SAID GIVEN STATE AND THE SIGNAL PRODUCED BY A SECOND GATE IN SAID CHAIN FOR PRODUCING AN OUTPUT REPRESENTING THE OTHER BINARY VALUE WHEN THE THREE SIGNALS IT RECEIVES ARE OF THE SAME VALUE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
IN COMBINATION: A CHAIN OF LOGIC GATES INTERCONNECTED IN A RING AND CAPABLE OF PRODUCING OSCILLATIONS; MEANS FOR APPLYING A DISABLING SIGNAL TO ONE GATE FOR LOCKING THAT GATE IN A GIVEN STATE AND THEREBY PREVENTING SAID OSCILLATORS; AND AN OUTPUT GATE CONNECTED TO SAID CHAIN AND TO SAID MEANS AND NORMALLY PRODUCING AN OUTPUT REPRESENTING ONE BINARY VALUE, RECEPTIVE OF A SIGNAL COMPLEMENTARY TO SAID DISABLING SIGNAL, THE SIGNAL PRODUCED BY THE GATE LOCKED IN SAID GIVEN STATE AND THE SIGNAL PRODUCED BY A SECOND GATE IN SAID CHAIN FOR PRODUCING AN OUTPUT REPRESENTING THE OTHER BINARY VALUE WHEN THE THREE SIGNALS IT RECEIVES ARE OF THE SAME VALUE.
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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) | 1972-06-16 | 1972-12-16 | 1973-06-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1976-06-16 | 1976-12-16 | 1977-06-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1980-06-16 | 1980-12-16 | 1981-06-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |