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Attitude control for satellite vehicles
Assignee: AT&T Inc
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Filing: 1959-12-28
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Granted: 1963-05-07
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Expires: 1979-12-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Cassius C Cutler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 20:17
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01S; G01S5/00; G01S5/02; G01S5/0247; B; B64; B64G; B64G1/00; B64G1/22; B64G1/24; B64G1/36; B64G3/00; H; H01; H01Q; H01Q1/00; H01Q1/12; H01Q1/125; H01Q1/1257
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
IN A SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING THE ATTITUDE OF A SPACE VEHICLE FROM A BASE STATION, MEANS FOR PRODUCING DISTINCTIVE SIGNALS FOR RADIATION FROM SPACED POINTS IN A REFERENCE PLANE ON SAID VEHICLE, MEANS FOR RADIATING SAID SIGNALS AS LINEARLY POLARIZED WAVES OF PREDETERMINED POLARIZATION, RECEIVING MEANS AT THE BASE STATION RESPONSIVE WITH GREATEST EFFICIENCY TO WAVES OF A FIRST POLARIZATION, MEANS FOR MEASURING THE RELATIVE PHASES OF SIGNALS REACHING SAID RECEIVING MEANS FROM SAID SPACED POINTS TO DETERMINE THE RELATIVE DISTANCE OF SAID POINTS FROM SAID BASE STATION, SECOND RECEIVING MEANS RESPONSIVE WITH THE GREATEST EFFICIENCY TO WAVES OF A SECOND POLARIZATION, AND MEANS FOR COMPARING REPRESENTATIVE SIGNALS SAID FIRST AND SECOND RECEIVING MEANS TO MEASURE THE ROTATION OF SAID REFERENCE PLATE ABOUT THE LINE OF SIGHT TO SAID BASE STATION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
IN A SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING THE ATTITUDE OF A SPACE VEHICLE FROM A BASE STATION, MEANS FOR PRODUCING DISTINCTIVE SIGNALS FOR RADIATION FROM SPACED POINTS IN A REFERENCE PLANE ON SAID VEHICLE, MEANS FOR RADIATING SAID SIGNALS AS LINEARLY POLARIZED WAVES OF PREDETERMINED POLARIZATION, RECEIVING MEANS AT THE BASE STATION RESPONSIVE WITH GREATEST EFFICIENCY TO WAVES OF A FIRST POLARIZATION, MEANS FOR MEASURING THE RELATIVE PHASES OF SIGNALS REACHING SAID RECEIVING MEANS FROM SAID SPACED POINTS TO DETERMINE THE RELATIVE DISTANCE OF SAID POINTS FROM SAID BASE STATION, SECOND RECEIVING MEANS RESPONSIVE WITH THE GREATEST EFFICIENCY TO WAVES OF A SECOND POLARIZATION, AND MEANS FOR COMPARING REPRESENTATIVE SIGNALS SAID FIRST AND SECOND RECEIVING MEANS TO MEASURE THE ROTATION OF SAID REFERENCE PLATE ABOUT THE LINE OF SIGHT TO SAID BASE STATION.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-05-06 | 1966-11-05 | 1967-05-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-05-06 | 1970-11-05 | 1971-05-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-05-06 | 1974-11-05 | 1975-05-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |