US3268897A
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Citizen's band radio antenna
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-09-16
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Granted: 1966-08-23
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Expires: 1984-09-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ralph R Link
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 03:03
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01Q; H01Q1/00; H01Q1/27; H01Q1/32; H01Q1/325; H01Q1/3275
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
A RADIO ANTENNA FOR MOUNTING ON THE TOP OF A VEHICLE, AND COMPRISING, A RECTANGULAR PLATE, TUBULAR INSULATORS SECURED TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE PLATE, SUCTION CUPS MOUNTED ON THE END OF THE TUBULAR INSULATORS FOR SECURING THE PLATE TO THE TOP OF A VEHICLE, A FLAT INSULATOR MOUNTED CENTRALLY ON TOP OF THE PLATE, A COPPER CAP HAVING A STUD PROJECTING DOWNWARDLY THROUGH A HOLE FORMED THROUGH THE FLAT INSULATOR AND THE PLATE, A PLASTIC LOADING COIL TUBE UPSTANDING FROM THE COPPER CAP, A SECOND COPPER CAP SECURED TO THE OTHER END OF THE LOADING COIL TUBE, A LOADING COIL WOUND AROUND THE LOADING COIL TUBE AND CONNECTED AT ITS ENDS TO THE CAPS, A COPPER SPHERE MOUNTED ON THE TOP OF THE SECOND COPPER CAP, A WEATHER SLEEVE EXTENDING BETWEEN AND OVER BOTH CAPS TO PROTECT THE LOADING COIL, AN ANTENNA CABLE REMOVABLY CONNECTED TO THE STUD, AND FOUR ANTENNA RADIALS MOUNTED TO THE TOP OF THE PLATE TO PROJECT NORMALLY FROM EACH SIDE THEREOF.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
167 words
A RADIO ANTENNA FOR MOUNTING ON THE TOP OF A VEHICLE, AND COMPRISING, A RECTANGULAR PLATE, TUBULAR INSULATORS SECURED TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE PLATE, SUCTION CUPS MOUNTED ON THE END OF THE TUBULAR INSULATORS FOR SECURING THE PLATE TO THE TOP OF A VEHICLE, A FLAT INSULATOR MOUNTED CENTRALLY ON TOP OF THE PLATE, A COPPER CAP HAVING A STUD PROJECTING DOWNWARDLY THROUGH A HOLE FORMED THROUGH THE FLAT INSULATOR AND THE PLATE, A PLASTIC LOADING COIL TUBE UPSTANDING FROM THE COPPER CAP, A SECOND COPPER CAP SECURED TO THE OTHER END OF THE LOADING COIL TUBE, A LOADING COIL WOUND AROUND THE LOADING COIL TUBE AND CONNECTED AT ITS ENDS TO THE CAPS, A COPPER SPHERE MOUNTED ON THE TOP OF THE SECOND COPPER CAP, A WEATHER SLEEVE EXTENDING BETWEEN AND OVER BOTH CAPS TO PROTECT THE LOADING COIL, AN ANTENNA CABLE REMOVABLY CONNECTED TO THE STUD, AND FOUR ANTENNA RADIALS MOUNTED TO THE TOP OF THE PLATE TO PROJECT NORMALLY FROM EACH SIDE THEREOF.
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) | 1969-08-22 | 1970-02-21 | 1970-08-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-22 | 1974-02-21 | 1974-08-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-22 | 1978-02-21 | 1978-08-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |