US3621286A
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Memory unit providing output over longer time periods than duration of individual input signals
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-03-09
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Granted: 1971-11-16
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Expires: 1990-03-09
Abstract
Abstract Control apparatus which includes a memory unit having input means for receiving successive input signals and output means for providing an output signal over periods of time longer than the duration of individual input signals and which is functionally related to the last-received input signal; and storage means for receiving, averaging, and storing the successive input signals. Means are provided for connecting the averaging or storage means to apply the averaged signal stored therein to the input means in response to an interruption in the reception of the successive input signals by the input means of the memory unit.
Inventors
- 👤 Eugene C Varrasso
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 14:57
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06G; G06G7/00; G06G7/12; G06G7/14; G11; G11C; G11C27/00; G11C27/02; G11C27/024
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
Control apparatus comprising a memory unit having input means for receiving successive input signals and output means for providing an output signal over periods of time longer than the duration of individual input signals and which is functionally related to the last-received input signal; means for receiving, averaging, and storing said successive input signals; and means for connecting said averaging means to apply the averaged signal stored therein to said input means in response to an interruption in the reception of said successive input signals by said input means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
Control apparatus comprising a memory unit having input means for receiving successive input signals and output means for providing an output signal over periods of time longer than the duration of individual input signals and which is functionally related to the last-received input signal; means for receiving, averaging, and storing said successive input signals; and means for connecting said averaging means to apply the averaged signal stored therein to said input means in response to an interruption in the reception of said successive input signals by said input means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1 which further includes means for limiting the number of said input signals averaged prior to interruption of said successive input signals.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
113 words
Control apparatus comprising electronic valve means having first and second electrode means for connection to a source of output voltage and third electrode means for receiving an input signal and controlling the amount of current flowing between said first and second electrodes in response thereto; first storage means connected to receive and store successive input signals and apply the last-received input signal to said third electrode means; second storage means for receiving, averaging, and storing said successive input signals; and means for connecting the averaged signal stored in said second storage means to said third electrode means in response to an interruption in reception of said input signals by said first storage means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
113 words
Control apparatus comprising electronic valve means having first and second electrode means for connection to a source of output voltage and third electrode means for receiving an input signal and controlling the amount of current flowing between said first and second electrodes in response thereto; first storage means connected to receive and store successive input signals and apply the last-received input signal to said third electrode means; second storage means for receiving, averaging, and storing said successive input signals; and means for connecting the averaged signal stored in said second storage means to said third electrode means in response to an interruption in reception of said input signals by said first storage means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
44 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 3 in which said input signals are supplied by data processing means and in which said second storage connecting means includes means for sensing continued operation of said data processing means and switching means responsive to said sensing means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
42 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 3 in which said first and second storage means each comprise a resistance-capacitance circuit, said second storage means having a time constant which is relatively long in comparison with the time constant of said first storage means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
41 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 3 in which said second storage means is connected to transfer the averaged signal stored therein to said first storage means in response to said interruption in reception of input signals by said first storage means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 3 in which said averaging means includes means for limiting the averaging of said input signals to a selected period prior to interruption of said successive input signals.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
69 words
Control apparatus comprising a field-effect transistor means having a drain electrode, a source electrode, and a gate electrode for controlling current flow between said drain and source electrodes; means for applying successive input signals to said gate electrode; means for receiving, averaging, and storing said successive input signals; and means for connecting said averaging means to said gate electrode in response to an interruption of said successive input signals.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
69 words
Control apparatus comprising a field-effect transistor means having a drain electrode, a source electrode, and a gate electrode for controlling current flow between said drain and source electrodes; means for applying successive input signals to said gate electrode; means for receiving, averaging, and storing said successive input signals; and means for connecting said averaging means to said gate electrode in response to an interruption of said successive input signals.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
88 words
Control apparatus comprising a field-effect transistor means having a drain electrode, a source electrode, and a gate electrode for controlling current flow between said drain and source electrodes; first storage means connected to receive and store successive input signals and apply the last-received input signal to said gate electrode; second storage means for receiving, averaging, and storing said successive input signals; and means for connecting the averaged signal stored in said second storage means to said gate electrode in response to an interruption of said successive input signals.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
88 words
Control apparatus comprising a field-effect transistor means having a drain electrode, a source electrode, and a gate electrode for controlling current flow between said drain and source electrodes; first storage means connected to receive and store successive input signals and apply the last-received input signal to said gate electrode; second storage means for receiving, averaging, and storing said successive input signals; and means for connecting the averaged signal stored in said second storage means to said gate electrode in response to an interruption of said successive input signals.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
15 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 9 in which each storage means comprises a resistance-capacitance circuit.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
29 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 10 in which the time constant of said second storage means is relatively long compared to the time constant of said first storage means.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
35 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 10 in which said second storage means is connected to transfer the averaged signal stored therein to said first storage means in response to an interruption of said input signals.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
26 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 12 which further includes means for limiting the time of connection of said second storage means to said first storage means.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
35 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 9 in which said second storage means includes means for limiting the time for averaging the input signals to a predetermined period prior to interruption of said successive input signals.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
16 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 9 in which said field-effect transistor means includes an insulated gate.
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) | 1974-11-15 | 1975-05-17 | 1975-11-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-11-15 | 1979-05-17 | 1979-11-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-11-15 | 1983-05-17 | 1983-11-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |