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Automatic pilot for aircraft
Assignee: Honeywell Inc
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Filing: 1953-04-24
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Granted: 1963-09-17
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Expires: 1973-04-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert J Kutzler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 16:53
CPC Classifications
G; G05; G05D; G05D1/00; G05D1/04; G05D1/042; G05D1/044
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
IN A NAVIGATIONAL CONTROL SYSTEM FOR AN AIRCRAFT HAVING AILERON, RUDDER, ELEVATOR AND WING FLAP SURFACE, IN COMBINATION: AILERON AND RUDDER SERVOMOTORS; A CONTROL CIRCUIT MEANS FOR CONTROLLING THE AILERON SERVOMOTOR, A CONTROL CIRCUIT MEANS FOR CONTROLLING THE RUDDER SERVOMOTOR, A HEADING RESPONSIVE DEVICE; A PICKOFF OPERATED BY SAID HEADING RESPONSIVE DEVICE AND CONNECTED TO BOTH AILERON AND RUDDER SERVOMOTOR CONTROL CIRCUIT MEANS; MANUAL MEANS FOR ADJUSTING SAID PICKOFF TO PLACE THE CRAFT IN A BANKED TURN; AN ELEVATOR SERVOMOTOR, CONTROL CIRCUIT MEANS FOR SAID ELEVATOR SERVEMOTOR; A CRAFT BANK ATTITUDE PICKOFF IN SAID ELEVATOR CIRCUIT MEANS; MEANS FOR POSITIONING THE FLAPS OF SAID AIRCRAFT, MEANS OPERATED BY SAID FLAP POSITIONING MEANS WHILE SAID FLAPS ARE IN OPERATED POSITION TO MODIFY THE OUTPUT OF THE BANK ATTITUDE PICKOFF; AND FOLLOW-UP CONNECTIONS FROM THE AILERON, RUDDER, AND ELE-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
IN A NAVIGATIONAL CONTROL SYSTEM FOR AN AIRCRAFT HAVING AILERON, RUDDER, ELEVATOR AND WING FLAP SURFACE, IN COMBINATION: AILERON AND RUDDER SERVOMOTORS; A CONTROL CIRCUIT MEANS FOR CONTROLLING THE AILERON SERVOMOTOR, A CONTROL CIRCUIT MEANS FOR CONTROLLING THE RUDDER SERVOMOTOR, A HEADING RESPONSIVE DEVICE; A PICKOFF OPERATED BY SAID HEADING RESPONSIVE DEVICE AND CONNECTED TO BOTH AILERON AND RUDDER SERVOMOTOR CONTROL CIRCUIT MEANS; MANUAL MEANS FOR ADJUSTING SAID PICKOFF TO PLACE THE CRAFT IN A BANKED TURN; AN ELEVATOR SERVOMOTOR, CONTROL CIRCUIT MEANS FOR SAID ELEVATOR SERVEMOTOR; A CRAFT BANK ATTITUDE PICKOFF IN SAID ELEVATOR CIRCUIT MEANS; MEANS FOR POSITIONING THE FLAPS OF SAID AIRCRAFT, MEANS OPERATED BY SAID FLAP POSITIONING MEANS WHILE SAID FLAPS ARE IN OPERATED POSITION TO MODIFY THE OUTPUT OF THE BANK ATTITUDE PICKOFF; AND FOLLOW-UP CONNECTIONS FROM THE AILERON, RUDDER, AND ELE-
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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) | 1966-09-16 | 1967-03-18 | 1967-09-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-09-16 | 1971-03-18 | 1971-09-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-09-16 | 1975-03-18 | 1975-09-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |