US3937902A
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Cartridge muting circuit
Assignee: Panasonic Corp of North America
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Filing: 1974-04-18
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Granted: 1976-02-10
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Expires: 1994-04-18
Abstract
Abstract A muting circuit is provided for a phonograph record amplifier employing a semi-conductor cartridge wherein the cartridge has a shorting switch operative during the changing cycle wherein the amplifier associated with the cartridge is deactivated during the changing cycle of the pickup preventing transients in the output of the amplifier.
Inventors
- 👤 Louis Dorren
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 11:00
CPC Classifications
H; H03; H03G; H03G3/00; H03G3/20; H03G3/30; H03G3/34; H03G3/348; H03F; H03F3/00; H03F3/72
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
An automatic muting system for a semi-conductor phonograph pickup cartridge, said cartridge having a shorting switch for the output leads of the cartridge, said muting circuit being actuated solely by said shorting switch, comprising in combination: a. bias means for biasing said semi-conductor pickup cartridge through its output leads at a first polarity, b. first output leads from said semi-conductor pickup cartridge, said leads being connected through a passive time delay circuit to the input leads of an amplifier, c. bias means for said amplifier, d. second output leads from said semi-conductor pickup cartridge connected directly to said bias means for said amplifier, and e. means whereby the bias means for said amplifier is cut off when a voltage of opposite polarity is applied to said second output leads.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
An automatic muting system for a semi-conductor phonograph pickup cartridge, said cartridge having a shorting switch for the output leads of the cartridge, said muting circuit being actuated solely by said shorting switch, comprising in combination: a. bias means for biasing said semi-conductor pickup cartridge through its output leads at a first polarity, b. first output leads from said semi-conductor pickup cartridge, said leads being connected through a passive time delay circuit to the input leads of an amplifier, c. bias means for said amplifier, d. second output leads from said semi-conductor pickup cartridge connected directly to said bias means for said amplifier, and e. means whereby the bias means for said amplifier is cut off when a voltage of opposite polarity is applied to said second output leads.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The circuit of claim 1 wherein said amplifier derives bias voltage for operation through a voltage divider circuit and wherein said bias voltage is grounded by a polarity being applied thereto of the opposite polarity.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The circuit of claim 1 wherein the connection to the second output circuit is bypassed by a capacitor whereby said muting circuit has a long decay time.
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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) | 1979-02-09 | 1979-08-11 | 1980-02-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-02-09 | 1983-08-11 | 1984-02-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-02-09 | 1987-08-11 | 1988-02-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |