US3101919A
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Stabilized captive flying platform unit
Assignee: Nord Aviation Societe Nationale de Constructions Aeronautiques
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Filing: 1962-09-19
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Granted: 1963-08-27
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Expires: 1982-09-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Madon Pierre Jean
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 09:54
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64U; B64U10/00; B64U10/60; B64C; B64C39/00; B64C39/02; B64C39/022; B64U80/00; B64U80/80; B64U80/86
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A STABILIZED FLYING PLATFORM UNIT OF THE KIND HAVING AERODYNAMIC LIFTING MEANS AND BEING COUPLED TO A BASE ON THE GROUND BY A SYSTEM OF AT LEAST THREE PARALLEL METAL CABLES OF EQUAL LENGTH AND NOT LOCATED IN THE SAME PLANE, SAID PLATFORM UNIT COMPRISING; A RIGID BASE FIXED WITH RESPECT TO THE GROUND, THE FIXING POINTS OF SAID THREE METAL CABLES ON SAID BASE AND ON SAID PLATFORM BEING RESPECTIVELY IN HORIZONTAL PLANE, THUS ELIMINATING THREE DEGREES OF FREEDOM OF SAID PLATFORM, NAMELY AN UPWARD TRANSLATION AND A ROTATION ABOUT EACH OF TWO AXES PERPENDICULAR TO EACH OTHER IN SAID HORIZONTAL PLANE OF THE PLATFORM; MEANS FOR DETECTING DISPLACEMENT CORRESPONDING TO THE
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
A STABILIZED FLYING PLATFORM UNIT OF THE KIND HAVING AERODYNAMIC LIFTING MEANS AND BEING COUPLED TO A BASE ON THE GROUND BY A SYSTEM OF AT LEAST THREE PARALLEL METAL CABLES OF EQUAL LENGTH AND NOT LOCATED IN THE SAME PLANE, SAID PLATFORM UNIT COMPRISING; A RIGID BASE FIXED WITH RESPECT TO THE GROUND, THE FIXING POINTS OF SAID THREE METAL CABLES ON SAID BASE AND ON SAID PLATFORM BEING RESPECTIVELY IN HORIZONTAL PLANE, THUS ELIMINATING THREE DEGREES OF FREEDOM OF SAID PLATFORM, NAMELY AN UPWARD TRANSLATION AND A ROTATION ABOUT EACH OF TWO AXES PERPENDICULAR TO EACH OTHER IN SAID HORIZONTAL PLANE OF THE PLATFORM; MEANS FOR DETECTING DISPLACEMENT CORRESPONDING TO THE
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) | 1966-08-26 | 1967-02-25 | 1967-08-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-08-26 | 1971-02-25 | 1971-08-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-08-26 | 1975-02-25 | 1975-08-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |