US3577105A
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Method and apparatus for joining plated dielectric-form waveguide components
Assignee: United States Department of the Army
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Filing: 1969-05-29
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Granted: 1971-05-04
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Expires: 1989-05-29
Abstract
Abstract A plated dielectric waveguide component which includes a dielectric foam substrate propagating medium and a thin metallic surface encapsulating the substrate for carrying a conducting current therealong and a method of interconnecting the same. The waveguide component has a quarter wavelength step-shaped end which may be readily butt joined with another plated dielectric waveguide component having a similar construction and matching end whereby a lightweight, sturdy and highly efficient connection is obtained.
Inventors
- 👤 Howard S Jones Jr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 07:40
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01P; H01P1/00; H01P1/04; H01P1/042; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/65; Y10T403/70; Y10T403/7045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
62 words
A plated dielectric waveguide component comprising: a dielectric substrate as a propagating medium, a thin metallic surface encapsulating said substrate for carrying a conducting current therealong, and wherein said waveguide component formed of said combination dielectric substrate and thin metallic surface has at least one step-shaped end for allowing a butt joint interconnection with another waveguide component having a similarly shaped end.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
62 words
A plated dielectric waveguide component comprising: a dielectric substrate as a propagating medium, a thin metallic surface encapsulating said substrate for carrying a conducting current therealong, and wherein said waveguide component formed of said combination dielectric substrate and thin metallic surface has at least one step-shaped end for allowing a butt joint interconnection with another waveguide component having a similarly shaped end.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A plated dielectric waveguide component as in claim 1 wherein said step-shaped end is of a quarter wavelength.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A plated dielectric waveguide component as in claim 1 wherein said butt joint interconnection is made permanent by use of a conductive sealer.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
A plated dielectric waveguide component as in claim 2 wherein said dielectric substrate is a low-loss dielectric foam.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
A plated dielectric waveguide component as in claim 4 wherein said thin metallic surface is copper.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
58 words
A plated dielectric waveguide component as in claim 2 wherein said step-shaped end includes an extending portion having an aperTure therein and a recessed portion having a post attached thereto whereby said butt joint interconnection with another waveguide component having a similarly shaped end is facilitated by allowing the respective posts and apertures to be aligned and interconnected.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
A plated dielectric waveguide component as in claim 6 wherein said aperture and post are formed out of said substrate which is a dielectric foam.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
A plated dielectric waveguide component as in claim 6 wherein said aperture and post are respectively a groove and tongue.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
A plated dielectric waveguide component as in claim 6 wherein said aperture and post are of the dowel type.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
A plated dielectric waveguide component as in claim 6 wherein said butt joint interconnection is sealed by the use of a conductive sealer.
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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) | 1974-05-03 | 1974-11-02 | 1975-05-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-05-03 | 1978-11-02 | 1979-05-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-05-03 | 1982-11-02 | 1983-05-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |