US3164825A
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Signal converter systems
Assignee: ELECTRO LOGIC CORP
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Filing: 1960-10-03
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Granted: 1965-01-05
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Expires: 1980-10-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert M Crayford
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 04:07
CPC Classifications
H; H03; H03M; H03M1/00; H03M1/12; H03M1/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
A SYSTEM FOR CONVERTING AN AMPLITUDE-REPRESENTATIVE SIGNAL TO A TIME-MODULATED PULSE, COMPRISING: A SATURABLE ELEMENT HAVING SUBSTANTIAL RETENTIVITY; MEANS FOR PLACING SAID ELEMENT IN A SATURATED STATE; MEANS FOR DRIVING SAID ELEMENT AWAY FROM SAID SATURATED STATE TO A DEGREE PROPORTIONATE TO THE AMPLITUDE OF SAID SIGNAL, WHEREBY SAID ELEMENT REGISTERS THE VALUE OF SAID SIGNAL FOR A VARIABLE TIME INTERVAL; AND MEANS OPERATIVE AT THE TERMINATION OF SAID TIME INTERVAL FOR SENSING THE PERIOD REQUIRED TO RETURN SAID ELEMENT TO SAID SATURATED STATE IN THE FORM OF AN ELECTRICAL PULSE.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
91 words
A SYSTEM FOR CONVERTING AN AMPLITUDE-REPRESENTATIVE SIGNAL TO A TIME-MODULATED PULSE, COMPRISING: A SATURABLE ELEMENT HAVING SUBSTANTIAL RETENTIVITY; MEANS FOR PLACING SAID ELEMENT IN A SATURATED STATE; MEANS FOR DRIVING SAID ELEMENT AWAY FROM SAID SATURATED STATE TO A DEGREE PROPORTIONATE TO THE AMPLITUDE OF SAID SIGNAL, WHEREBY SAID ELEMENT REGISTERS THE VALUE OF SAID SIGNAL FOR A VARIABLE TIME INTERVAL; AND MEANS OPERATIVE AT THE TERMINATION OF SAID TIME INTERVAL FOR SENSING THE PERIOD REQUIRED TO RETURN SAID ELEMENT TO SAID SATURATED STATE IN THE FORM OF AN ELECTRICAL PULSE.
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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) | 1968-01-05 | 1968-07-06 | 1969-01-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-01-05 | 1972-07-06 | 1973-01-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-01-05 | 1976-07-06 | 1977-01-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |