US3103328A
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Load limiter
Assignee: Bendix Corp
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Filing: 1959-04-10
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Granted: 1963-09-10
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Expires: 1979-04-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Christopher A Rafferty
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 09:32
CPC Classifications
G; G05; G05D; G05D1/00; G05D1/0055; G05D1/0066
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
A LOAD LIMITER FOR AIRCRAFT HAVING A CONTROL SURFACE FOR CONTROLLING THE CRAFT ABOUT AN AXIS, COMPRISING DRIVING MEANS RESPONSIVE TO COMMANDS FOR OPERATING THE CONTROL SURFACE, MEANS FOR PROVIDING SIGNALS CORRESPONDING TO NORMAL ACCELERATION OF THE CRAFT, MEANS FOR PROVIDING SIGNALS CORRESPONDING TO RATE OF MOVEMENT OF THE CONTROL SURFACE, MEANS FOR COMBINING THE SIGNALS AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE COMBINED SIGNALS FOR RENDERING THE DRIVING MEANS INEFFECTIVE TO OPERATE THE CONTROL SURFACE IN RESPONSE TO COMMANDS WHEN THE COMBINED SIGNALS ATTAIN A PREDETERMINED AMPLITUDE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
86 words
A LOAD LIMITER FOR AIRCRAFT HAVING A CONTROL SURFACE FOR CONTROLLING THE CRAFT ABOUT AN AXIS, COMPRISING DRIVING MEANS RESPONSIVE TO COMMANDS FOR OPERATING THE CONTROL SURFACE, MEANS FOR PROVIDING SIGNALS CORRESPONDING TO NORMAL ACCELERATION OF THE CRAFT, MEANS FOR PROVIDING SIGNALS CORRESPONDING TO RATE OF MOVEMENT OF THE CONTROL SURFACE, MEANS FOR COMBINING THE SIGNALS AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE COMBINED SIGNALS FOR RENDERING THE DRIVING MEANS INEFFECTIVE TO OPERATE THE CONTROL SURFACE IN RESPONSE TO COMMANDS WHEN THE COMBINED SIGNALS ATTAIN A PREDETERMINED AMPLITUDE.
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) | 1966-09-09 | 1967-03-11 | 1967-09-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-09-09 | 1971-03-11 | 1971-09-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-09-09 | 1975-03-11 | 1975-09-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |