US3095939A
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Guidance apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-04-13
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Granted: 1963-07-02
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Expires: 1980-04-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward K Hine
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 13:34
CPC Classifications
G; G05; G05D; G05D1/00; G05D1/02; G05D1/021; G05D1/0227; B; B60; B60L; B60L2200/00; B60L2200/40
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATICALLY STEERING AN AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE ALONG A PATH DEFINED BY AN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE FUGITIVE GROUND TRACE, COMPRISING A COMMON GROUND CONTRACTING PROBE MOUNTED ON SAID VEHICLE AND ARRANGED TO MAINTAIN CONTINOUS PHYSICAL CONTACT WITH THE SAID GROUND TRACE, LEFT AND RIGHT TRACE SENSING PROBES MOUNTED SYMMETRICALLY ON SAID VEHICLE WITH RESPECT TO SAID COMMON PROBE ALONG AN AXIS TRANSVERSE THE DESIRED GROUND PATH FOR SAID VEHICLE, SAID TRACE SENSING PROBES BEING ARRANGED TO A PREDETERMINED DISTANCE APART AND BEING ARRANGED TO MAINTAIN CONTINUOUS CONTACT WITH THE RESPECTIVE LEFT AND
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
91 words
APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATICALLY STEERING AN AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE ALONG A PATH DEFINED BY AN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE FUGITIVE GROUND TRACE, COMPRISING A COMMON GROUND CONTRACTING PROBE MOUNTED ON SAID VEHICLE AND ARRANGED TO MAINTAIN CONTINOUS PHYSICAL CONTACT WITH THE SAID GROUND TRACE, LEFT AND RIGHT TRACE SENSING PROBES MOUNTED SYMMETRICALLY ON SAID VEHICLE WITH RESPECT TO SAID COMMON PROBE ALONG AN AXIS TRANSVERSE THE DESIRED GROUND PATH FOR SAID VEHICLE, SAID TRACE SENSING PROBES BEING ARRANGED TO A PREDETERMINED DISTANCE APART AND BEING ARRANGED TO MAINTAIN CONTINUOUS CONTACT WITH THE RESPECTIVE LEFT AND
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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) | 1966-07-01 | 1966-12-31 | 1967-07-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-01 | 1970-12-31 | 1971-07-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-01 | 1974-12-31 | 1975-07-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |