Inductor And Capacitor Simultaneously Varied Patents (Class 334/69)
Core tuned inductor (Class 334/70)
  • Continuously adjustable resonator
    Patent number: 5856769
    Abstract: A resonator for a high frequency electric oscillator is disclosed. The resonator is and integrated capacitor and inductor. The capacitance and inductance of the resonator are continuously and simultaneously adjustable. The resonator includes a coaxial portion and a conductor portion. The coaxial portion has an inner dielectric with a longitudinal aperture and an outer conductive sheath or outer conductor. The conductor portion has a straight section slidable in the aperture and a V shaped bent or oblique section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1999
    Assignee: Vari-L Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph H. Kiser