US3085354A
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Multi-gimbal flight simulator
Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp
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Filing: 1957-01-31
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Granted: 1963-04-16
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Expires: 1977-01-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Arne P Rasmussen
- 👤 Rudolf J Bertl
- 👤 Albert I Geyser
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 10:21
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B9/00; G09B9/02; G09B9/08; G09B9/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A THREE-GIMBAL AIRCRAFT ATTITUDE SIMULATOR COMPRISING A FIRST GIMBAL SUPPORTED FOR ROTATION ON INDEPENDENTLY MOUNTED PIVOTS, A SECOND GIMBAL SUPPORTED FOR ROTATION ON FIRST-GIMBAL-SUPPORTED PIVOTS ALIGNED PERPENDICULARLY TO SAID INDEPENDENTLY MOUNTED PIVOTS, A THIRD GIMBAL SUPPORTED FOR ROTATION ON SECOND-GIMBAL-SUPPORTED PIVOTS ALIGNED PERPENDICULARLY TO SAID FIRST-GIMBAL-SUPPORTED PIVOTS, A TEST EQUIPMENT SUPPORT PLATFORM SUPPORTED FOR ROTATION ON THIRD-GIMBAL-SUPPORTED PIVOTS ALIGNED PERPENDICULARLY TO SAID SECOND-GIMBAL-SUPPORTED PIVOTS, AND DRIVE MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH EACH OF SAID PIVOTS FOR CAUSING RELATIVE DISPLACEMENT OF EACH GIMBAL WITH RESPECT TO EACH OF THE OTHERS AND SAID PLATFORM WITH RESPECT TO EACH OF SAID GIMBALS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
A THREE-GIMBAL AIRCRAFT ATTITUDE SIMULATOR COMPRISING A FIRST GIMBAL SUPPORTED FOR ROTATION ON INDEPENDENTLY MOUNTED PIVOTS, A SECOND GIMBAL SUPPORTED FOR ROTATION ON FIRST-GIMBAL-SUPPORTED PIVOTS ALIGNED PERPENDICULARLY TO SAID INDEPENDENTLY MOUNTED PIVOTS, A THIRD GIMBAL SUPPORTED FOR ROTATION ON SECOND-GIMBAL-SUPPORTED PIVOTS ALIGNED PERPENDICULARLY TO SAID FIRST-GIMBAL-SUPPORTED PIVOTS, A TEST EQUIPMENT SUPPORT PLATFORM SUPPORTED FOR ROTATION ON THIRD-GIMBAL-SUPPORTED PIVOTS ALIGNED PERPENDICULARLY TO SAID SECOND-GIMBAL-SUPPORTED PIVOTS, AND DRIVE MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH EACH OF SAID PIVOTS FOR CAUSING RELATIVE DISPLACEMENT OF EACH GIMBAL WITH RESPECT TO EACH OF THE OTHERS AND SAID PLATFORM WITH RESPECT TO EACH OF SAID GIMBALS.
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) | 1966-04-15 | 1966-10-15 | 1967-04-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-15 | 1970-10-15 | 1971-04-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-15 | 1974-10-15 | 1975-04-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |