US3296599A
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Self-searching memory
Assignee: Northrop Grumman Space and Mission Systems Corp
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Filing: 1962-01-02
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Granted: 1967-01-03
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Expires: 1982-01-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul M Davies
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 18:50
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11C; G11C15/00; G11C15/06; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S505/00; Y10S505/825; Y10S505/831; Y10S505/833; Y10S505/834; Y10S505/835
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
A MEMORY SYSTEM COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF MEMORY CELLS EACH ARRANGED TO STORE A COMPLETE RECORD, TRANSMITTING MEANS FOR TRANSMITTING BITS OF INFORMATION SIMULTANEOUSLY TO ALL FIRST PORTIONS OF ALL THE MEMORY CELLS, EACH TRANSMITTED BIT OF INFORMATION BEING DIRECTED TO CORRESPONDING BIT POSITIONS IN EACH MEMORY CELL, MEANS FOR INHIBITING THE TRANSMISSION OF SELECTED BITS OF INFORMATION TO SAID FIRST POSITION OF SAID MEMORY CELLS, COMPARING MEANS IN SAID FIRST PORTION OF EACH MEMORY CELL FOR COMPARING SAID CORRESPONDING STORED BITS OF INFORMATION, AND SELECTING MEANS IN EACH MEMORY CELL RESPONSIVE TO SAID COMPARING MEANS FOR SELECTING SAID RECORD IN THE PRESENCE OF A PERFECT MATCH INDICATED BY SAID COMPARING MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
A MEMORY SYSTEM COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF MEMORY CELLS EACH ARRANGED TO STORE A COMPLETE RECORD, TRANSMITTING MEANS FOR TRANSMITTING BITS OF INFORMATION SIMULTANEOUSLY TO ALL FIRST PORTIONS OF ALL THE MEMORY CELLS, EACH TRANSMITTED BIT OF INFORMATION BEING DIRECTED TO CORRESPONDING BIT POSITIONS IN EACH MEMORY CELL, MEANS FOR INHIBITING THE TRANSMISSION OF SELECTED BITS OF INFORMATION TO SAID FIRST POSITION OF SAID MEMORY CELLS, COMPARING MEANS IN SAID FIRST PORTION OF EACH MEMORY CELL FOR COMPARING SAID CORRESPONDING STORED BITS OF INFORMATION, AND SELECTING MEANS IN EACH MEMORY CELL RESPONSIVE TO SAID COMPARING MEANS FOR SELECTING SAID RECORD IN THE PRESENCE OF A PERFECT MATCH INDICATED BY SAID COMPARING MEANS.
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) | 1970-01-02 | 1970-07-04 | 1971-01-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-01-02 | 1974-07-04 | 1975-01-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-01-02 | 1978-07-04 | 1979-01-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |