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Spark gap trigger circuit
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-06-22
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Granted: 1964-07-14
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Expires: 1981-06-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Terry F Godlove
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 19:20
CPC Classifications
H; H03; H03K; H03K3/00; H03K3/02; H03K3/53; H03K3/537
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
A SPARK GAP TRIGGERING CIRCUIT COMPRISING A VOLTAGE SOURCE, AN ELECTRONIC SWITCH CONNECTED THERETO, A SPARK GAP SWITCH COMPRISING A PAIR OF SPACED ELECTRODES, AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY COMPRISING A SERIES CAPACITOR AND RESISTOR AND A COAXIAL CABLE TRANSMISSION LINE ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED BETWEEN SAID ELECTRONIC SWITCH AND SAID SPACED ELECTRODES OF SAID SPARK GAP SWITCH, SAID ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY PRODUCING A HIGH VOLTAGE PULSE ACROSS SAID SPACED ELECTRODES, SAID HIGH VOLTAGE PULSE PRODUCING ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT OF HIGH INTENSITY AND FOR A PERIOD OF TIME OF THE ORDER OF MAGNITUDE OF THE TIME CORRESPONDING TO ONE ELECTRON DRIFTING ACROSS A MAIN GAP SWITCH OF A MAIN CIRCUIT WHEREBY SAID MAIN GAP SWITCH IS TRIGGERED BY SAID ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
A SPARK GAP TRIGGERING CIRCUIT COMPRISING A VOLTAGE SOURCE, AN ELECTRONIC SWITCH CONNECTED THERETO, A SPARK GAP SWITCH COMPRISING A PAIR OF SPACED ELECTRODES, AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY COMPRISING A SERIES CAPACITOR AND RESISTOR AND A COAXIAL CABLE TRANSMISSION LINE ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED BETWEEN SAID ELECTRONIC SWITCH AND SAID SPACED ELECTRODES OF SAID SPARK GAP SWITCH, SAID ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY PRODUCING A HIGH VOLTAGE PULSE ACROSS SAID SPACED ELECTRODES, SAID HIGH VOLTAGE PULSE PRODUCING ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT OF HIGH INTENSITY AND FOR A PERIOD OF TIME OF THE ORDER OF MAGNITUDE OF THE TIME CORRESPONDING TO ONE ELECTRON DRIFTING ACROSS A MAIN GAP SWITCH OF A MAIN CIRCUIT WHEREBY SAID MAIN GAP SWITCH IS TRIGGERED BY SAID ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT.
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) | 1967-07-14 | 1968-01-13 | 1968-07-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-07-14 | 1972-01-13 | 1972-07-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-07-14 | 1976-01-13 | 1976-07-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |