US3179882A
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System for determining the percentage "on" time of a random signal with respect to a predetermined period
Assignee: TDK Micronas GmbH
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Filing: 1960-06-30
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Granted: 1965-04-20
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Expires: 1980-06-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Clear Edgar R Le
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 13:27
CPC Classifications
H; H03; H03M; H03M13/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
181 words
A SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING WHETHER AN INPUT SIGNAL SUBJECT TO CHANGE BETWEEN "ON" AND "OF" CONDITIONS HAS BEEN CUMULATIVELY IN A GIVEN CONDITION FOR A PREDETERMINED PORTION OF A PREDETERMINED PERIOD, SAID SYSTEM COMPRISING: A FIRST INPUT CIRCUIT FOR CONNECTION TO THE SOURCE OF SAID INPUT SIGNAL; A SECOND INPUT CIRCUIT FOR CONNECTION TO A SOURCE OF GATING SIGNAL HAVING A DURATION CORRESPONDING TO SAID PERIOD; ELECTRICALLY ENERGIZABLE MEANS FOR PROVIDING A FIRST OUTPUT SIGNAL WHICH IS LINEARLY PROPORTIONAL TO THE TOTAL TIME SAID MEANS IS ENERGIZED, SAID MEANS BEING COUPLED TO SAID FIRST SECOND INPUT CIRCUITS AND ENERGIZED RESPONSIVE TO COINCIDENCE OF SAID INPUT SIGNAL AND SAID GATING SIGNAL WHEREBY SAID FIRST OUTPUT SIGNAL IS PROPORTIONAL TO THE TOTAL TIME SAID INPUT SIGNAL IS "ON" DURING THE OCCURRENCE OF SAID GATING SIGNAL; ELECTRICALLY ENERGIZABLE MEANS COUPLED TO SAID SECOND INPUT CIRCUIT AND ENERGIZABLE RESPONSIVE TO SAID GATING SIGNAL FOR PROVIDING A SECOND OUTPUT SIGNAL WHICH IS LINEARLY PROPORTIONAL TO THE TOTAL DURATION OF SAID GATING SIGNAL; AND MEANS FOR COMPARING SAID OUTPUT SIGNALS AT THE END OF SAID GATING SIGNAL.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
181 words
A SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING WHETHER AN INPUT SIGNAL SUBJECT TO CHANGE BETWEEN "ON" AND "OF" CONDITIONS HAS BEEN CUMULATIVELY IN A GIVEN CONDITION FOR A PREDETERMINED PORTION OF A PREDETERMINED PERIOD, SAID SYSTEM COMPRISING: A FIRST INPUT CIRCUIT FOR CONNECTION TO THE SOURCE OF SAID INPUT SIGNAL; A SECOND INPUT CIRCUIT FOR CONNECTION TO A SOURCE OF GATING SIGNAL HAVING A DURATION CORRESPONDING TO SAID PERIOD; ELECTRICALLY ENERGIZABLE MEANS FOR PROVIDING A FIRST OUTPUT SIGNAL WHICH IS LINEARLY PROPORTIONAL TO THE TOTAL TIME SAID MEANS IS ENERGIZED, SAID MEANS BEING COUPLED TO SAID FIRST SECOND INPUT CIRCUITS AND ENERGIZED RESPONSIVE TO COINCIDENCE OF SAID INPUT SIGNAL AND SAID GATING SIGNAL WHEREBY SAID FIRST OUTPUT SIGNAL IS PROPORTIONAL TO THE TOTAL TIME SAID INPUT SIGNAL IS "ON" DURING THE OCCURRENCE OF SAID GATING SIGNAL; ELECTRICALLY ENERGIZABLE MEANS COUPLED TO SAID SECOND INPUT CIRCUIT AND ENERGIZABLE RESPONSIVE TO SAID GATING SIGNAL FOR PROVIDING A SECOND OUTPUT SIGNAL WHICH IS LINEARLY PROPORTIONAL TO THE TOTAL DURATION OF SAID GATING SIGNAL; AND MEANS FOR COMPARING SAID OUTPUT SIGNALS AT THE END OF SAID GATING SIGNAL.
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) | 1968-04-19 | 1968-10-19 | 1969-04-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-04-19 | 1972-10-19 | 1973-04-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-04-19 | 1976-10-19 | 1977-04-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |