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Angular momentum exchange control device for space vehicles
Assignee: American Radiator and Standard Sanitary Corp
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Filing: 1960-07-28
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Granted: 1963-07-16
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Expires: 1980-07-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth G Heller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 20:31
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64G; B64G1/00; B64G1/22; B64G1/24; B64G1/36; B64G1/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
AN ANGULAR MOMENTUM EXCHANGE ATTITUDE-CONTROL DEVICE FOR SPACE VEHICLES COMPRISING: A FIRST VAPOR-GENERATOR INCLUDING A FIRST LIQUID COMPARTMENT AND A FIRST VAPOR PLENUM; A SECOND VAPOR-GENERATOR SPACED FROM SAID FIRST VAPOR-GENERATOR AND INCLUDING A SECOND LIQUID COMPARTMENT AND A SECOND VAPOR PLENUM; MEANS IN EACH OF SAID LIQUID COMPARTMENTS FOR HOLDING LIQUID THEREIN AWAY FROM ITS ASSOCIATED VAPOR PLENUM; A FIRST CONDUIT INTERCONNECTING SAID FIRST AND SECOND VAPOR PLENUMS; A SECOND CONDUIT INTERCONNECTING SAID FIRST AND SECOND VAPOR PLENUMS; A FIRST FLOW-MODULATING VALVE INTERPOSED IN SAID FIRST CONDUIT; A SECOND FLOW-MODULATING VALVE INTERPOSED IN SECOND CONDUIT EACH OF SAID VAPOR-GENERATORS BEING PROVIDED WITH A HEATER FOR HEATING THE LIQUID CONTENTS THEREOF; AND MEANS FOR HEATING EACH OF SAID CONDUITS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
AN ANGULAR MOMENTUM EXCHANGE ATTITUDE-CONTROL DEVICE FOR SPACE VEHICLES COMPRISING: A FIRST VAPOR-GENERATOR INCLUDING A FIRST LIQUID COMPARTMENT AND A FIRST VAPOR PLENUM; A SECOND VAPOR-GENERATOR SPACED FROM SAID FIRST VAPOR-GENERATOR AND INCLUDING A SECOND LIQUID COMPARTMENT AND A SECOND VAPOR PLENUM; MEANS IN EACH OF SAID LIQUID COMPARTMENTS FOR HOLDING LIQUID THEREIN AWAY FROM ITS ASSOCIATED VAPOR PLENUM; A FIRST CONDUIT INTERCONNECTING SAID FIRST AND SECOND VAPOR PLENUMS; A SECOND CONDUIT INTERCONNECTING SAID FIRST AND SECOND VAPOR PLENUMS; A FIRST FLOW-MODULATING VALVE INTERPOSED IN SAID FIRST CONDUIT; A SECOND FLOW-MODULATING VALVE INTERPOSED IN SECOND CONDUIT EACH OF SAID VAPOR-GENERATORS BEING PROVIDED WITH A HEATER FOR HEATING THE LIQUID CONTENTS THEREOF; AND MEANS FOR HEATING EACH OF SAID CONDUITS.
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) | 1966-07-15 | 1967-01-14 | 1967-07-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-15 | 1971-01-14 | 1971-07-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-15 | 1975-01-14 | 1975-07-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |