US3843898A
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Piezoelectric mounting with variable damping
Assignee: Vernitron Corp
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Filing: 1973-12-19
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Granted: 1974-10-22
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Expires: 1993-12-19
Abstract
Abstract A compact and relatively economical high speed solid state switching circuit wherein a thyristor is controlled by an oscillator employing a selectively damped piezoelectric resonator, the piezoelectric resonator being housed within a mount that yields manual control over its damping.
Inventors
- 👤 E Maciag
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 19:27
CPC Classifications
H; H03; H03K; H03K17/00; H03K17/51; H03K17/56; H03K17/72; H03K17/722; H03K17/723; H03B; H03B5/00; H03B5/30; H03B5/32; H03B5/36; H03K17/94; H03K17/96; H03K17/964
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
A mount for a piezoelectric element having substantially flat parallel faces, comprising: rigidly positioned damping means located adjacent to one face of said element, spring means interconnecting said one face to said rigidly positioned damping means, movable damping means located adjacent to the other face of said element, spring means interconnecting said other face to said movable damping means, biasing means for biasing said movable damping means to assume a static position relative to said rigidly positioned damping means, and actuating means for overcoming said biasing means to change the relative positions of said damping means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
A mount for a piezoelectric element having substantially flat parallel faces, comprising: rigidly positioned damping means located adjacent to one face of said element, spring means interconnecting said one face to said rigidly positioned damping means, movable damping means located adjacent to the other face of said element, spring means interconnecting said other face to said movable damping means, biasing means for biasing said movable damping means to assume a static position relative to said rigidly positioned damping means, and actuating means for overcoming said biasing means to change the relative positions of said damping means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A mount as defined in claim 1, including electric contacts on said mount, wherein said spring means electrically connect energy from said piezoelectric element to said electric contacts.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A mount as defined in claim 2, wherein said biasing means establishes a static position of said damping means in physical contact with said piezoelectric element.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
A mount as defined in claim 2, wherein said biasing means establishes a static position of said damping means which freely suspends said piezoelectric element between said damping means.
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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) | 1977-10-21 | 1978-04-22 | 1978-10-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-10-21 | 1982-04-22 | 1982-10-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-10-21 | 1986-04-22 | 1986-10-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |