US4085364A
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Circuit for setting transmission and reception frequencies
Assignee: Cybernet Electronics Corp
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Filing: 1976-08-24
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Granted: 1978-04-18
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Expires: 1996-08-24
Abstract
Abstract A circuit for setting transmission and reception frequencies having a crystal-controlled oscillation circuit with a quartz oscillator, a plurality of capacitors different in capacity connected to the quartz oscillator, switching transistors connected to the capacitors respectively, and a change-over switch for selectively actuating the switching transistors.
Inventors
- 👤 Takao Kakigi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 17:45
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04B; H04B1/00; H04B1/38; H04B1/40; H04B1/403; H04B1/405
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
298 words
A circuit for setting transmission and reception frequencies comprising: a transistor having an emitter, a collector and a base; means for connecting the emitter of the transistor to a first polarity terminal of an external power supply; change-over switch means for connecting and disconnecting the base of the transistor to and from a second polarity terminal of the external power supply to alternately bias the transistor conductive and non-conductive; a transmitting circuit connected to the collector of the transistor, the transistor providing a path for current between the first polarity terminal of the external power supply and the transmitting circuit when the transistor is conductive; a receiving circuit; a diode having one end connected to the base of the transistor and the other end connected to the receiving circuit; a resistor connected between the emitter of the transistor and the other end of the diode, the resistor providing a path for current between the first polarity terminal of the external power supply and the receiving circuit when the transistor is non-conductive; an oscillator including a quartz crystal resonator; means for connecting the oscillator to the first polarity terminal of the external power supply; a plurality of capacitors connected to the quartz crystal resonator including a first capacitor for setting a center frequency of the oscillator; means responsive to the biasing of the transistor conductive for delivering current from the first capacitor to the second polarity terminal of the external power supply to set the oscillation frequency of the oscillator at the center frequency; and means responsive to the biasing of the transistor non-conductive for delivering current from predetermined ones of the plurality of capacitors to the second polarity terminal of the external power supply to shift the frequency of the oscillator in a range about the center frequency.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
298 words
A circuit for setting transmission and reception frequencies comprising: a transistor having an emitter, a collector and a base; means for connecting the emitter of the transistor to a first polarity terminal of an external power supply; change-over switch means for connecting and disconnecting the base of the transistor to and from a second polarity terminal of the external power supply to alternately bias the transistor conductive and non-conductive; a transmitting circuit connected to the collector of the transistor, the transistor providing a path for current between the first polarity terminal of the external power supply and the transmitting circuit when the transistor is conductive; a receiving circuit; a diode having one end connected to the base of the transistor and the other end connected to the receiving circuit; a resistor connected between the emitter of the transistor and the other end of the diode, the resistor providing a path for current between the first polarity terminal of the external power supply and the receiving circuit when the transistor is non-conductive; an oscillator including a quartz crystal resonator; means for connecting the oscillator to the first polarity terminal of the external power supply; a plurality of capacitors connected to the quartz crystal resonator including a first capacitor for setting a center frequency of the oscillator; means responsive to the biasing of the transistor conductive for delivering current from the first capacitor to the second polarity terminal of the external power supply to set the oscillation frequency of the oscillator at the center frequency; and means responsive to the biasing of the transistor non-conductive for delivering current from predetermined ones of the plurality of capacitors to the second polarity terminal of the external power supply to shift the frequency of the oscillator in a range about the center frequency.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-04-17 | 1981-10-17 | 1982-04-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-04-17 | 1985-10-17 | 1986-04-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-04-17 | 1989-10-17 | 1990-04-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |