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Energy coupler utilizing directional couplers and delay lines to simultaneously trigger plural charging networks into tree for summing at common output
Assignee: Unisys Corp
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Filing: 1970-03-27
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Granted: 1972-02-29
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Expires: 1990-03-27
Abstract
Abstract An electromagnetic energy coupling network for reciprocally processing energy flowing in pluralities of transmission lines is disclosed. The network may be employed individually or multiply as a coupling network element in complex coupling network matrices for the generation of subnanosecond signal impulses. The coupling element is a multiple port transmission line junction associated with tapered transmission lines and efficiently transferring energy inputs on such lines into a wave flowing only from a single output port.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerald F Ross
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 21:28
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01P; H01P5/00; H01P5/12; H03; H03F; H03F3/00; H03F3/60; H03F3/602
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
An impulse signal amplifier comprising: source means for supplying an impulse signal, converter means responsive to said source means for converting said impulse signal into an impulse train of predetermined content, parallel circuit means responsive to said converter means for converting said impulses of said impulse train into simultaneously occurring impulses of substantially coherent identical time pattern, and transmission line matrix coupling means coupled to said parallel circuit means for providing an output by instantaneously combining said simultaneously occurring impulses into a single amplified impulse.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
An impulse signal amplifier comprising: source means for supplying an impulse signal, converter means responsive to said source means for converting said impulse signal into an impulse train of predetermined content, parallel circuit means responsive to said converter means for converting said impulses of said impulse train into simultaneously occurring impulses of substantially coherent identical time pattern, and transmission line matrix coupling means coupled to said parallel circuit means for providing an output by instantaneously combining said simultaneously occurring impulses into a single amplified impulse.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
Apparatus as described in claim 1 wherein said converter means for converting said impulse signal into an impulse train comprises substantially nonreflecting traveling wave transmission line means having a plurality of pick off means spaced along said transmission line means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
Apparatus as described in claim 2 wherein said parallel circuit means for converting said impulse train comprises successive multiple parallel-channel signal-processing means, each said parallel channel means being coupled to a respective one of said pickoff means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
167 words
An impulse signal amplifier comprising: source means for generating an impulse signal, converter means for converting said impulse signal into an impulse train of predetermined content, said converter means comprising traveling wave transmission line means having a plurality of pick off means spaced along said transmission line means, circuit means for converting said impulses of said impulse train into simultaneously occurring impulses of substantially coherent identical time pattern, said circuit means comprising successive multiple parallel channel sIgnal-processing means, each said channel means being coupled to a respective one of said pickoff means, each said channel means comprising: delay circuit means, charging network means, trigger circuit means, and output circuit means, each said delay circuit means being adapted to provide an impulse of said impulse train to discharge said charging network means through said trigger circuit means into said output circuit means, and transmission line matrix coupling means for providing an output by combining said simultaneously occurring impulses at said output circuit means into a single amplified impulse.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
167 words
An impulse signal amplifier comprising: source means for generating an impulse signal, converter means for converting said impulse signal into an impulse train of predetermined content, said converter means comprising traveling wave transmission line means having a plurality of pick off means spaced along said transmission line means, circuit means for converting said impulses of said impulse train into simultaneously occurring impulses of substantially coherent identical time pattern, said circuit means comprising successive multiple parallel channel sIgnal-processing means, each said channel means being coupled to a respective one of said pickoff means, each said channel means comprising: delay circuit means, charging network means, trigger circuit means, and output circuit means, each said delay circuit means being adapted to provide an impulse of said impulse train to discharge said charging network means through said trigger circuit means into said output circuit means, and transmission line matrix coupling means for providing an output by combining said simultaneously occurring impulses at said output circuit means into a single amplified impulse.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
47 words
Apparatus as described in claim 4 wherein the delay circuit means of said successive multiple parallel-channel signal processing means are so adjusted that said simultaneously occurring impulses of substantially coherent identical time pattern appear simultaneously on said output circuit means of said successive multiple parallel-signal processing means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
43 words
Apparatus as in claim 4 wherein said transmission line matrix coupling means and said successive output circuit means are so connected and arranged that the propagation times from all of said output circuit means through said transmission line matrix coupling means are equal.
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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) | 1975-02-28 | 1975-08-30 | 1976-02-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-02-28 | 1979-08-30 | 1980-02-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-02-28 | 1983-08-30 | 1984-02-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |