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US3328697A
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Selector for selecting the best responding one of a plurality of equal rank devices
Assignee: TDK Micronas GmbH
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Filing: 1963-06-28
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Granted: 1967-06-27
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Expires: 1983-06-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert H Duncan
- 👤 Donald W Orahood
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 22:33
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04B; H04B7/00; H04B7/02; H04B7/04; H04B7/08; H04B7/0802; H04B7/0817; H04B7/082
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
IN A SELECTOR SYSTEM FOR SELECTING ONE OF A NUMBER OF EQUAL RANK DEVICES ACCORDING TO INCOMING SIGNALS INDICATIVE AT EACH INSTANT OF THE RESPONSE OF ITS ASSOCIATED DEVICE, A PLURALITY OF INPUTS FOR RESPECTIVELY CORRESPONDING EQUAL RANK DEVICES, A COMMON OUTPUT, SWITCHING MEANS OPERABLE RESPONSIVE TO THE SAID INCOMING SIGNALS FOR CONNECTING THE SAID COMMON OUTPUT EXCLUSIVELY TO THE INPUT ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEVICE HAVING THE BEST RESPONSE, FEEDBACK MEANS FOR APPLYING SIGNALS FROM AN OUTPUT TERMINAL OF THE SWITCHING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEVICE HAVING THE BEST RESPONSE TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL VOLTAGE DIFFERENTIAL TO AN INPUT TERMINAL OF SAID SWITCHING MEANS TENDING TO KEEP THE OPERATING DEVICE IN A CONDUCTIVE STATE IN PREFERENCE OVER OTHER DEVICE A SUBSEQUENTLY RECEIVING SIGNALS AT SUB-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
IN A SELECTOR SYSTEM FOR SELECTING ONE OF A NUMBER OF EQUAL RANK DEVICES ACCORDING TO INCOMING SIGNALS INDICATIVE AT EACH INSTANT OF THE RESPONSE OF ITS ASSOCIATED DEVICE, A PLURALITY OF INPUTS FOR RESPECTIVELY CORRESPONDING EQUAL RANK DEVICES, A COMMON OUTPUT, SWITCHING MEANS OPERABLE RESPONSIVE TO THE SAID INCOMING SIGNALS FOR CONNECTING THE SAID COMMON OUTPUT EXCLUSIVELY TO THE INPUT ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEVICE HAVING THE BEST RESPONSE, FEEDBACK MEANS FOR APPLYING SIGNALS FROM AN OUTPUT TERMINAL OF THE SWITCHING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEVICE HAVING THE BEST RESPONSE TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL VOLTAGE DIFFERENTIAL TO AN INPUT TERMINAL OF SAID SWITCHING MEANS TENDING TO KEEP THE OPERATING DEVICE IN A CONDUCTIVE STATE IN PREFERENCE OVER OTHER DEVICE A SUBSEQUENTLY RECEIVING SIGNALS AT SUB-
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) | 1970-06-26 | 1970-12-26 | 1971-06-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-06-26 | 1974-12-26 | 1975-06-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-06-26 | 1978-12-26 | 1979-06-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |