US3102505A
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Signal controlled steering systems
Assignee: AT&T Inc
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Filing: 1943-08-17
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Granted: 1963-09-03
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Expires: 1963-08-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Alton C Dickieson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 19:52
CPC Classifications
G; G05; G05D; G05D1/00; G05D1/02; G05D1/0206; F; F41; F41G; F41G7/00; F42; F42B; F42B19/00; F42B19/01
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
164 words
A SIGNAL CONTROLLED STEERING SYSTEM FOR A MOVING BODY COMPRISING A STEERING MEMBER, A SIGNAL TRANSLATING DEVICE ON THE BODY AND HAVING A DIRECTIONAL RESPONSE CHARACTERISTIC, AN AMPLIFIER FOR AMPLIFYING THE OUTPUT OF SAID DEVICE, A CONTROL CIRCUIT ASSOCIATING SAID AMPLIFIER WITH SAID MEMBER, AND MEANS FOR CONTROLLING THE GAIN OF SAID AMPLIFIER SO THAT THE OUTPUT LEVEL THEREOF IS SUBSTANTIALLY INDEPENDENT OF THE INTENSITY LEVEL OF SIGNALS RECEIVED BY SAID DEVICE, SAID MEANS COMPRISING SIGNAL TRANSLATING MEANS RESPONSIVE TO SAID SIGNALS AND EFFECTIVE TO PRODUCE AN OUTPUT SIGNAL PROPORTIONAL TO THE INTENSITY LEVEL THEREOF, MEANS FOR CONNECTING SAID DEVICE AND TRANSLATING MEANS TO THE INPUT OF SAID AMPLIFIER ALTERNATELY AT A PRESCRIBED FREQUENCY, MEANS FOR CONNECTING THE OUTPUT OF SAID AMPLIFIER TO SAID CONTROL CIRCUIT PERIODICALLY AND IN SYNCHRONISM WITH THE CONNECTION OF SAID DEVICE AND TRANSLATING MEANS TO THE INPUT OF SAID AMPLIFIER AND MEANS FOR CONTROLLING THE GAIN OF SAID AMPLIFIER SUBSTANTIALLY IN PROPORTION TO THE OUTPUT OF SAID TRANSLATING MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
164 words
A SIGNAL CONTROLLED STEERING SYSTEM FOR A MOVING BODY COMPRISING A STEERING MEMBER, A SIGNAL TRANSLATING DEVICE ON THE BODY AND HAVING A DIRECTIONAL RESPONSE CHARACTERISTIC, AN AMPLIFIER FOR AMPLIFYING THE OUTPUT OF SAID DEVICE, A CONTROL CIRCUIT ASSOCIATING SAID AMPLIFIER WITH SAID MEMBER, AND MEANS FOR CONTROLLING THE GAIN OF SAID AMPLIFIER SO THAT THE OUTPUT LEVEL THEREOF IS SUBSTANTIALLY INDEPENDENT OF THE INTENSITY LEVEL OF SIGNALS RECEIVED BY SAID DEVICE, SAID MEANS COMPRISING SIGNAL TRANSLATING MEANS RESPONSIVE TO SAID SIGNALS AND EFFECTIVE TO PRODUCE AN OUTPUT SIGNAL PROPORTIONAL TO THE INTENSITY LEVEL THEREOF, MEANS FOR CONNECTING SAID DEVICE AND TRANSLATING MEANS TO THE INPUT OF SAID AMPLIFIER ALTERNATELY AT A PRESCRIBED FREQUENCY, MEANS FOR CONNECTING THE OUTPUT OF SAID AMPLIFIER TO SAID CONTROL CIRCUIT PERIODICALLY AND IN SYNCHRONISM WITH THE CONNECTION OF SAID DEVICE AND TRANSLATING MEANS TO THE INPUT OF SAID AMPLIFIER AND MEANS FOR CONTROLLING THE GAIN OF SAID AMPLIFIER SUBSTANTIALLY IN PROPORTION TO THE OUTPUT OF SAID TRANSLATING MEANS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1966-09-02 | 1967-03-04 | 1967-09-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-09-02 | 1971-03-04 | 1971-09-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-09-02 | 1975-03-04 | 1975-09-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |