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Radio communication systems for underground mines

Patent 4777652 Issued on October 11, 1988. Estimated Expiration Date: Icon_subject October 11, 2005. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.

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Distribution network powerline carrier communication system
Patent #: 3942170
Issued on: 03/02/1976
Inventor: Whyte

High voltage signal coupler for a distribution network power line carrier communication system Patent #: 4142178
Issued on: 02/27/1979
Inventor: Whyte ,   et al.

Inventor

Application

No. 06/402258 filed on 07/27/1982

US Classes:

455/3.03, Remote control of distribution455/14, With transmission line455/15, Two separate way transmission455/41.1, Near field (i.e., inductive or capacitive coupling)455/523Using radiating transmission line

Examiners

Primary: Masinick, Michael A.

Attorney, Agent or Firm

International Classes

H04B 3/54 (20060101)
H04B 3/58 (20060101)
H04B 5/00 (20060101)
H01Q 1/27 (20060101)

Abstract

A radio communications system operational within the medium frequency range for underground mine communications, coupling MF carrier signals into existing conductive channels extending to within the mine and devices within the mine and coupled to the conductive channel for receiving the MF carrier signals and communicating with portable and mobile transceivers operational within the MF frequency range and in the common seam mode.

Other References

  • "System Design and Performance of an MF Radio Communication System for Underground Mining" by Stolarczyk & Chufo, 5-9/10/1981
  • "A Mental Telegraf" by Buchbinder, Radio News, 6/1921
  • "The Design of Cellular MF Radio Communication System for Underground Mining" by Stolarczyk, 11/30-12/4/1980
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