US3076111A
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Magnetic torquer
Assignee: Honeywell Inc
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Filing: 1956-06-25
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Granted: 1963-01-29
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Expires: 1976-06-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Stephen L Burgwin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 09:34
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02K; H02K17/00; H02K17/02; H02K17/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A TORQUE GENERATOR COMPRISING A MULTI-POLE PERMANENT MAGNET SYMMETRICAL ABOUT A CENTRAL AXIS, SAID POLES BEING RADIALLY DISPOSED ABOUT SAID AXIS, A RING OF MAGNETIC MATERIAL SPACED FROM AND CONCENTRIC WITH SAID MAGNET, A SLEEVE OF NON-MAGNETIC MATERIAL DISPOSED BETWEEN SAID MAGNET AND RING AND CONCENTRIC THEREWITH, A PLURALITY OF GENERALLY RECTANGULAR SERIES-CONNECTED COILS ATTACHED TO AND CONFORMING WITH THE OUTER SURFACE OF SAID SLEEVE, SAID COILS BEING EQUALLY SPACED ABOUT SAID SLEEVE, EACH SAID COIL BEING SO DISPOSED THAT EACH PAIR OF ADJACENT COIL SIDES PARALLEL TO SAID AXIS IS SUBSTANTIALLY CENTERED OVER A POLE OF SAID MAGNET, MEANS FOR MOUNTING SAID SLEEVE FOR LIMITED ROTATION SUCH THAT EACH PAIR OF ADJACENT COIL SIDES REMAINS AT ALL TIMES SUBSTANTIALLY CENTERED OVER ITS ASSOCIATED MAGNET POLE, MEANS FOR CONDUCTING ELECTRICAL CURRENTS THROUGH SAID COILS AND MEANS FOR TRANSMITTING TORQUE FROM SAID SLEEVE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
A TORQUE GENERATOR COMPRISING A MULTI-POLE PERMANENT MAGNET SYMMETRICAL ABOUT A CENTRAL AXIS, SAID POLES BEING RADIALLY DISPOSED ABOUT SAID AXIS, A RING OF MAGNETIC MATERIAL SPACED FROM AND CONCENTRIC WITH SAID MAGNET, A SLEEVE OF NON-MAGNETIC MATERIAL DISPOSED BETWEEN SAID MAGNET AND RING AND CONCENTRIC THEREWITH, A PLURALITY OF GENERALLY RECTANGULAR SERIES-CONNECTED COILS ATTACHED TO AND CONFORMING WITH THE OUTER SURFACE OF SAID SLEEVE, SAID COILS BEING EQUALLY SPACED ABOUT SAID SLEEVE, EACH SAID COIL BEING SO DISPOSED THAT EACH PAIR OF ADJACENT COIL SIDES PARALLEL TO SAID AXIS IS SUBSTANTIALLY CENTERED OVER A POLE OF SAID MAGNET, MEANS FOR MOUNTING SAID SLEEVE FOR LIMITED ROTATION SUCH THAT EACH PAIR OF ADJACENT COIL SIDES REMAINS AT ALL TIMES SUBSTANTIALLY CENTERED OVER ITS ASSOCIATED MAGNET POLE, MEANS FOR CONDUCTING ELECTRICAL CURRENTS THROUGH SAID COILS AND MEANS FOR TRANSMITTING TORQUE FROM SAID SLEEVE.
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) | 1966-01-28 | 1966-07-30 | 1967-01-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-01-28 | 1970-07-30 | 1971-01-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-01-28 | 1974-07-30 | 1975-01-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |