US4148033A
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Radar reflector for buoys and other floating objects
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-06-20
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Granted: 1979-04-03
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Expires: 1997-06-20
Abstract
Abstract A radar reflector for buoys and other floating objects comprising six identical corner reflectors circumferentially evenly spaced about the main reflector axis. The axes of symmetry of said six corner reflectors define angles of about 90° with said main reflector axis and the apertures of said corner reflectors are outwardly directed and alternatingly disposed in inverted relation with respect to one another. The three plates of each corner reflector are enlarged up to the intersection lines with the plates of adjacent corner reflectors and to the intersection line, respectively, with an assumed cylinder surface circumscribing the total reflector assembly.
Inventors
- 👤 Hans E. Speckter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 02:47
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01Q; H01Q15/00; H01Q15/14; H01Q15/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
A radar reflector of the kind referred to comprising six identical corner reflectors circumferentially evenly arranged about the main reflector axis, said corner reflectors being made of three plates each perpendicularly joined to one another, with the axes of symmetry of said corner reflectors being equally spaced at 60° intervals in the azimuthal plane, assuming a vertical orientation of said main reflector axis, and forming angles of approximately 90° with main reflector axis, the apertures of said corner reflectors being outwardly directed and disposed in inverted relation to one another when advancing in azimuthal direction, two of said plates of each corner reflector being enlarged up to the intersection lines with the plates of adjacent corner reflectors and one of said plates being enlarged approximately up to the intersection line with an assumed cylindrical surface circumscribing the total reflector assembly, where said cylindrical surface passes through intersection points generated by the inner and outer intersection lines of said plates.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
A radar reflector of the kind referred to comprising six identical corner reflectors circumferentially evenly arranged about the main reflector axis, said corner reflectors being made of three plates each perpendicularly joined to one another, with the axes of symmetry of said corner reflectors being equally spaced at 60° intervals in the azimuthal plane, assuming a vertical orientation of said main reflector axis, and forming angles of approximately 90° with main reflector axis, the apertures of said corner reflectors being outwardly directed and disposed in inverted relation to one another when advancing in azimuthal direction, two of said plates of each corner reflector being enlarged up to the intersection lines with the plates of adjacent corner reflectors and one of said plates being enlarged approximately up to the intersection line with an assumed cylindrical surface circumscribing the total reflector assembly, where said cylindrical surface passes through intersection points generated by the inner and outer intersection lines of said plates.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A radar reflector according to claim 1 wherein the radar reflector is incorporated into a cylindrical body that closely circumscribes the radar reflector.
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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) | 1982-04-02 | 1982-10-02 | 1983-04-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-04-02 | 1986-10-02 | 1987-04-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-04-02 | 1990-10-02 | 1991-04-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |