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US3085159A
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Light radiation sensitive variable resistance device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-02-19
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Granted: 1963-04-09
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Expires: 1982-02-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph T Mcnaney
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 02:06
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01D; G01D5/00; G01D5/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
A LIGHT RADIATION SENSITIVE VARIABLE RESISTANCE DEVICE COMPRISING: (A) A LAYER OF PHOTOCONDUCTIVE MATERIAL HAVING FIRST AND SECOND ENDS, FIRST AND SECOND EDGES, AND A PREDETERMINED LONGITUDINAL DIMENSION INTERMEDIATE SAID FIRST AND SECOND ENDS EXTENDING FROM SAID FIRST TO SAID SECOND EDGES; (B) A PLURALITY OF FIRST LIGHT CONDUCTOR MEANS FOR SUPPORTING SAID LAYER AND FOR CONTROLLING THE CONDUCTION OF LIGHT TO SAID LAYER, SAID FIRST LIGHT CONDUCTOR MEANS EACH HAVING A PREDETERMINED INDEX OF REFRACTION; (C) A SECOND LIGHT CONDUCTOR MEANS ADJOINING SAID FIRST LIGHT CONDUCTOR MEANS FOR CONTROLLING, SELECTIVELY, THE REFLECTION OF LIGHT RADIATION THROUGH SAID FIRST LIGHT CONDUCTOR MEANS AND THE REFLECTION OF LIGHT RADIATION TO SAID LAYER, SAID SECOND LIGHT CONDUCTOR MEANS HAVING AN INDEX OF REFRACTION LESS THAN SAID FIRST LIGHT CONDUCTOR MEANS; (D) A FIRST ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID FIRST END OF SAID LAYER; AND (E) A SECOND ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID SECOND END OF SAID LAYER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
A LIGHT RADIATION SENSITIVE VARIABLE RESISTANCE DEVICE COMPRISING: (A) A LAYER OF PHOTOCONDUCTIVE MATERIAL HAVING FIRST AND SECOND ENDS, FIRST AND SECOND EDGES, AND A PREDETERMINED LONGITUDINAL DIMENSION INTERMEDIATE SAID FIRST AND SECOND ENDS EXTENDING FROM SAID FIRST TO SAID SECOND EDGES; (B) A PLURALITY OF FIRST LIGHT CONDUCTOR MEANS FOR SUPPORTING SAID LAYER AND FOR CONTROLLING THE CONDUCTION OF LIGHT TO SAID LAYER, SAID FIRST LIGHT CONDUCTOR MEANS EACH HAVING A PREDETERMINED INDEX OF REFRACTION; (C) A SECOND LIGHT CONDUCTOR MEANS ADJOINING SAID FIRST LIGHT CONDUCTOR MEANS FOR CONTROLLING, SELECTIVELY, THE REFLECTION OF LIGHT RADIATION THROUGH SAID FIRST LIGHT CONDUCTOR MEANS AND THE REFLECTION OF LIGHT RADIATION TO SAID LAYER, SAID SECOND LIGHT CONDUCTOR MEANS HAVING AN INDEX OF REFRACTION LESS THAN SAID FIRST LIGHT CONDUCTOR MEANS; (D) A FIRST ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID FIRST END OF SAID LAYER; AND (E) A SECOND ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID SECOND END OF SAID LAYER.
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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) | 1966-04-08 | 1966-10-08 | 1967-04-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-08 | 1970-10-08 | 1971-04-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-08 | 1974-10-08 | 1975-04-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |