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US3426311A
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Transition device
Assignee: Tektronix Inc
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Filing: 1966-06-16
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Granted: 1969-02-04
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Expires: 1986-06-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ross W Gifford
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:36
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R24/00; H01R24/38; H01R24/40; H01R24/50; H01P; H01P5/00; H01P5/08; H01P5/085; H01R24/52; H01R2103/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
A TRANSITION DEVICE FOR COUPLING A COAXIAL CABLE TO A STRIP LINE WHEREIN SAID COAXIAL CABLE INCLUDES CONCENTRIC INNER AND OUTER CONDUCTORS AND WHEREIN SAID STRIP LINE COMPRISES A CIRCUIT BOARD SUPPORTING A CENTER CONDUCTOR AND SHIELD PLATES ON EITHER SIDE OF SAID CIRCUIT BOARD IN SHIELDING RELATION TO SAID CENTER CONDUCTOR, AND TRANSITION DEVICE COMPRISING: CLAMPING MEANS FOR REMOVABLY SECURING THE OUTER CONDUCTOR OF SAID COAXIAL CABLE IN ABUTTING RELATION TO ENDS OF SAID SHIELD PLATES WITH SAID INNER CONDUCTOR IN ALIGNED RELATION WITH SAID CENTER CONDUCTOR, SAID OUTER CONDUCTOR OF SAID COAXIAL CABLE BEING PROVIDED WITH MEANS FOR ALIGNING SAID CIRCUIT BOARD SUPPORTING SAID CENTER CONDUCTOR SO THAT SAID CENTER CONDUCTOR IS ACCURATELY POSITIONED TO SPACE THE INNER CONDUCTOR OF SAID COAXIAL CABLE AT A PREDETERMINED POSITION RELATIVE TO THE ENDS OF SAID SHIELD PLATES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
A TRANSITION DEVICE FOR COUPLING A COAXIAL CABLE TO A STRIP LINE WHEREIN SAID COAXIAL CABLE INCLUDES CONCENTRIC INNER AND OUTER CONDUCTORS AND WHEREIN SAID STRIP LINE COMPRISES A CIRCUIT BOARD SUPPORTING A CENTER CONDUCTOR AND SHIELD PLATES ON EITHER SIDE OF SAID CIRCUIT BOARD IN SHIELDING RELATION TO SAID CENTER CONDUCTOR, AND TRANSITION DEVICE COMPRISING: CLAMPING MEANS FOR REMOVABLY SECURING THE OUTER CONDUCTOR OF SAID COAXIAL CABLE IN ABUTTING RELATION TO ENDS OF SAID SHIELD PLATES WITH SAID INNER CONDUCTOR IN ALIGNED RELATION WITH SAID CENTER CONDUCTOR, SAID OUTER CONDUCTOR OF SAID COAXIAL CABLE BEING PROVIDED WITH MEANS FOR ALIGNING SAID CIRCUIT BOARD SUPPORTING SAID CENTER CONDUCTOR SO THAT SAID CENTER CONDUCTOR IS ACCURATELY POSITIONED TO SPACE THE INNER CONDUCTOR OF SAID COAXIAL CABLE AT A PREDETERMINED POSITION RELATIVE TO THE ENDS OF SAID SHIELD PLATES.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
FR1232014A
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US2946024A
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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) | 1972-02-04 | 1972-08-05 | 1973-02-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1976-02-04 | 1976-08-05 | 1977-02-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1980-02-04 | 1980-08-05 | 1981-02-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |