US3096475A
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Electrical apparatus
Assignee: Northrop Grumman Space and Mission Systems Corp
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Filing: 1958-05-16
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Granted: 1963-07-02
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Expires: 1978-05-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William O Brooks
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 04:36
CPC Classifications
G; G05; G05F; G05F1/00; G05F1/10; G05F1/46; G05F1/56; G05F1/565; G05F1/569; G05F1/573
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
A REGULATED POWER SUPPLY INCLUDING THE COMBINATION OF: A SOURCE OF UNIDIRECTIONAL VOLTAGE; A PAIR OF OUTPUT TERMINAL; AT LEAST ONE TRANSISTOR CONNECTED SERIALLY BETWEEN THE SOURCE OF UNIDIRECTIONAL VOLTAGE AND ONE OF THE OUTPUT TERMINALS; A CONTROL CIRCUIT COUPLED TO THE TRANSISTOR FOR BIASING THE TRANSISTOR TO MAINTAIN A SUBSTANTIALLY CONSTANT UNIDIRECTIONAL VOLTAGE ACROSS THE OUTPUT TERMINALS; MEANS FOR SENSING THE VALUE OF THE CURRENT DRAWN FROM THE OUTPUT TERMINALS; AND A PROTECTIVE CIRCUIT CONNECTED TO THE SENSING MEANS AND OPERATIVE UPON SAID CONTROL CIRCUIT TO LIMIT THE MAXIMUM CURRENT FLOW THROUGH THR TRANSISTOR IN RESPONSE TO CURRENT BEING DRAWN FROM THE OUTPUT TERMINALS IN EXCESS OF A PREDETERMINED VALUE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
A REGULATED POWER SUPPLY INCLUDING THE COMBINATION OF: A SOURCE OF UNIDIRECTIONAL VOLTAGE; A PAIR OF OUTPUT TERMINAL; AT LEAST ONE TRANSISTOR CONNECTED SERIALLY BETWEEN THE SOURCE OF UNIDIRECTIONAL VOLTAGE AND ONE OF THE OUTPUT TERMINALS; A CONTROL CIRCUIT COUPLED TO THE TRANSISTOR FOR BIASING THE TRANSISTOR TO MAINTAIN A SUBSTANTIALLY CONSTANT UNIDIRECTIONAL VOLTAGE ACROSS THE OUTPUT TERMINALS; MEANS FOR SENSING THE VALUE OF THE CURRENT DRAWN FROM THE OUTPUT TERMINALS; AND A PROTECTIVE CIRCUIT CONNECTED TO THE SENSING MEANS AND OPERATIVE UPON SAID CONTROL CIRCUIT TO LIMIT THE MAXIMUM CURRENT FLOW THROUGH THR TRANSISTOR IN RESPONSE TO CURRENT BEING DRAWN FROM THE OUTPUT TERMINALS IN EXCESS OF A PREDETERMINED VALUE.
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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) | 1966-07-01 | 1966-12-31 | 1967-07-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-01 | 1970-12-31 | 1971-07-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-01 | 1974-12-31 | 1975-07-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |