US3089257A
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Simulated on-ground aircraft pitching moment system
Assignee: Curtiss Wright Corp
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Filing: 1961-07-31
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Granted: 1963-05-14
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Expires: 1981-07-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Roscoe H Goodwin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 06:34
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B9/00; G09B9/02; G09B9/08; G09B9/16; G09B9/20; G09B9/203
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
IN AIRCRAFT SIMULATING APPARATUS HAVING A FIGHT COMPUTER FOR PRODUCING SIGNALS REPRESENTING FIGHT FACTORS AND FORCES ACTING ON THE AIRCRAFT, MEANS FOR SIMULATING VARYING PITCHING MOMENT DURING THE TAKE-OFF RUN AND LANDING OF A SIMULATED AIRCRAFT, SAID PITCHING MOMENT INCLUDING COMPONENTS REPRESENTING THE EFFECTS OF MAIN AND NOSE WHEEL LANDING GEAR, COMPRISING A RATE OF PITCH COMPUTER HAVING AN INPUT NETWORK THAT IS ENERGIZED BY A PLURALITY OF SIGNALS REPRESENTING DIFFERENT PITCHING MOMENTS INCLUDING SIGNALS REPRESENTING BOTH MAIN AND NOSE WHEEL PITCHING MOMENTS, A NOSE WHEEL PITCHING MOMENT COMPUTER FOR PRODUCING THE NOSE WHEEL MOMENT SIGNAL, AND MEANS CONTROLLED BY SAID NOSE WHEEL COMPUTER FOR APPLYING SAID SIGNAL TO SAID NETWORK ACCORDING TO SIMULATED "ON" OR "OFF" POSITION OF THE NOSE WITH RESPECT TO THE RUNWAY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
IN AIRCRAFT SIMULATING APPARATUS HAVING A FIGHT COMPUTER FOR PRODUCING SIGNALS REPRESENTING FIGHT FACTORS AND FORCES ACTING ON THE AIRCRAFT, MEANS FOR SIMULATING VARYING PITCHING MOMENT DURING THE TAKE-OFF RUN AND LANDING OF A SIMULATED AIRCRAFT, SAID PITCHING MOMENT INCLUDING COMPONENTS REPRESENTING THE EFFECTS OF MAIN AND NOSE WHEEL LANDING GEAR, COMPRISING A RATE OF PITCH COMPUTER HAVING AN INPUT NETWORK THAT IS ENERGIZED BY A PLURALITY OF SIGNALS REPRESENTING DIFFERENT PITCHING MOMENTS INCLUDING SIGNALS REPRESENTING BOTH MAIN AND NOSE WHEEL PITCHING MOMENTS, A NOSE WHEEL PITCHING MOMENT COMPUTER FOR PRODUCING THE NOSE WHEEL MOMENT SIGNAL, AND MEANS CONTROLLED BY SAID NOSE WHEEL COMPUTER FOR APPLYING SAID SIGNAL TO SAID NETWORK ACCORDING TO SIMULATED "ON" OR "OFF" POSITION OF THE NOSE WITH RESPECT TO THE RUNWAY.
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) | 1966-05-13 | 1966-11-12 | 1967-05-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-05-13 | 1970-11-12 | 1971-05-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-05-13 | 1974-11-12 | 1975-05-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |