US3199104A
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Distance measuring system with direct binary readout
Assignee: Fairchild Stratos Corp
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Filing: 1962-05-18
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Granted: 1965-08-03
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Expires: 1982-05-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William A Miller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 02:22
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01S; G01S13/00; G01S13/74; G01S13/82; G01S13/84; G01S13/02; G01S13/06; G01S13/08; G01S13/32; G01S13/325; G01S13/36; G01S13/38
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A SYSTEM FOR MEASURING THE RANGE BETWEEN A FIRST AND A SECOND POINT COMPRISING AT ONE POINT: MEANS FOR PRODUCING A FIRST SIGNAL, MEANS FOR TRANSMITTING SAID FIRST SIGNAL TO THE OTHER POINT, FIRST MEANS RESPONSIVE TO AND SYNCHRONIZED BY AT LEAST A PORTION OF SAID FIRST SIGNAL FOR PRODUCING A CONTINUALLY CHANGING FIRST NUMBER, MEANS FOR RECEIVING THE TRANSMITTED FIRSTT SIGNAL UPON RETURN FROM THE OTHER POINT, AND SECOND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO AND SYNCHRONIZED BY AT LEAST A PORTION OF SAID RECEIVED FIRST SIGNAL FOR PRODUCING A SECOND NUMBER WHICH IS ALSO CONTINUALLY CHANGING, SAID SECOND NUMBER DIFFERING AT ANY ONE INSTANT FROM SAID FIRST NUMBER BY AN AMOUNT CORRESPONDING TO THE RANGE BETWEEN SAID FIRST AND SECOND POINTS.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
120 words
A SYSTEM FOR MEASURING THE RANGE BETWEEN A FIRST AND A SECOND POINT COMPRISING AT ONE POINT: MEANS FOR PRODUCING A FIRST SIGNAL, MEANS FOR TRANSMITTING SAID FIRST SIGNAL TO THE OTHER POINT, FIRST MEANS RESPONSIVE TO AND SYNCHRONIZED BY AT LEAST A PORTION OF SAID FIRST SIGNAL FOR PRODUCING A CONTINUALLY CHANGING FIRST NUMBER, MEANS FOR RECEIVING THE TRANSMITTED FIRSTT SIGNAL UPON RETURN FROM THE OTHER POINT, AND SECOND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO AND SYNCHRONIZED BY AT LEAST A PORTION OF SAID RECEIVED FIRST SIGNAL FOR PRODUCING A SECOND NUMBER WHICH IS ALSO CONTINUALLY CHANGING, SAID SECOND NUMBER DIFFERING AT ANY ONE INSTANT FROM SAID FIRST NUMBER BY AN AMOUNT CORRESPONDING TO THE RANGE BETWEEN SAID FIRST AND SECOND POINTS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-08-02 | 1969-02-01 | 1969-08-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-08-02 | 1973-02-01 | 1973-08-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-08-02 | 1977-02-01 | 1977-08-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |