US3085429A
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Visual indicating devices for use in aircraft
Assignee: S Smith and Sons Ltd
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Filing: 1960-10-31
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Granted: 1963-04-16
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Expires: 1980-10-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Majendie Alastair Michae Adair
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 04:25
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64D; B64D45/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
AN AIRCRAFT CONTROL CABIN IN WHICH THERE IS A WINDSCREEN THROUGH WHICH A PILOT LOOKS IN A GENERAL DIRECTION FORWARDS FROM THE AIRCRAFT IN OPERATION, AND WHICH IS PROVIDED WITH A FIRST VISUAL INDICATING DEVICE CAPABLE OF PROVIDING A MOVING OPTICAL STIMULUS IN THE FORM OF AT LEAST ONE LIGHT SOURCE WHICH MAY BE MADE TO MOVE ALONG A LINE APPROXIMATELY PARALLEL TO SAID GENERAL DIRECTION, THE LINE LYING WITHIN THE PERIPHERY OF THE PILOT''S FIELD OF VIEW AND TO ONE SIDE OF HIS LINE OF SIGHT WHEN LOOKING IN SAID GENERAL DIRECTION, A SECOND VISUAL INDICATING DEVICE CAPABLE OF PROVIDING A MOVING OPTICAL STIMULUS IN THE FORM OF AT LEAST ONE LIGHT SOURCE WHICH MAY BE MADE TO MOVE ALONG A LINE LYING TRANSVERSELY OF SAID GENERAL DIRECTION, THE LINE LYING WITHIN THE BOTTOM OF THE PERIPHERY OF THE PILOT''S FIELD OF VIEW WHEN LOOKING IN SAID GENERAL DIREC-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
AN AIRCRAFT CONTROL CABIN IN WHICH THERE IS A WINDSCREEN THROUGH WHICH A PILOT LOOKS IN A GENERAL DIRECTION FORWARDS FROM THE AIRCRAFT IN OPERATION, AND WHICH IS PROVIDED WITH A FIRST VISUAL INDICATING DEVICE CAPABLE OF PROVIDING A MOVING OPTICAL STIMULUS IN THE FORM OF AT LEAST ONE LIGHT SOURCE WHICH MAY BE MADE TO MOVE ALONG A LINE APPROXIMATELY PARALLEL TO SAID GENERAL DIRECTION, THE LINE LYING WITHIN THE PERIPHERY OF THE PILOT''S FIELD OF VIEW AND TO ONE SIDE OF HIS LINE OF SIGHT WHEN LOOKING IN SAID GENERAL DIRECTION, A SECOND VISUAL INDICATING DEVICE CAPABLE OF PROVIDING A MOVING OPTICAL STIMULUS IN THE FORM OF AT LEAST ONE LIGHT SOURCE WHICH MAY BE MADE TO MOVE ALONG A LINE LYING TRANSVERSELY OF SAID GENERAL DIRECTION, THE LINE LYING WITHIN THE BOTTOM OF THE PERIPHERY OF THE PILOT''S FIELD OF VIEW WHEN LOOKING IN SAID GENERAL DIREC-
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 |