US3107069A
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Space suit attitude control and thrusting device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-01-11
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Granted: 1963-10-15
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Expires: 1983-01-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John E Draim
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 12:24
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64G; B64G4/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
A THRUST AND ATTITUDE CONTROL DEVICE FOR AN INDIVIDUAL, SUCH AS AN ASTRONAUT, TO BE ORIENTED IN A PLURALITY OF ORTHOGONAL AXES COMPRISING: (A) A SOURCE OF REACTION FLUID ADAPTED TO BE SUPPORTED ON THE INDIVIDUAL; (B) A REACTION NOZZLE SUPPORTED ON AND LYING ON THE BACK OF EACH HAND OF THE INDIVIDUAL FOR DISCHARGING THE FLUID INTO THE SPACE ENVIRONMENT TO EXERT A PROPELLING REACTION FORCE ON THE ASTRONAUT; AND (C) FLEXIBLE CONDUIT MEANS CONNECTING SAID FLUID SOURCE TO THE NOZZLE; (D) WHEREBY THE ASTRONAUT''S POSITIONING OF HIS HAND WITH RESPECT TO THE CENTER OF MASS OF THE INDIVIDUAL WILL CAUSE HIM TO ASSUME A CORRESPONDING ORIENTATION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
A THRUST AND ATTITUDE CONTROL DEVICE FOR AN INDIVIDUAL, SUCH AS AN ASTRONAUT, TO BE ORIENTED IN A PLURALITY OF ORTHOGONAL AXES COMPRISING: (A) A SOURCE OF REACTION FLUID ADAPTED TO BE SUPPORTED ON THE INDIVIDUAL; (B) A REACTION NOZZLE SUPPORTED ON AND LYING ON THE BACK OF EACH HAND OF THE INDIVIDUAL FOR DISCHARGING THE FLUID INTO THE SPACE ENVIRONMENT TO EXERT A PROPELLING REACTION FORCE ON THE ASTRONAUT; AND (C) FLEXIBLE CONDUIT MEANS CONNECTING SAID FLUID SOURCE TO THE NOZZLE; (D) WHEREBY THE ASTRONAUT''S POSITIONING OF HIS HAND WITH RESPECT TO THE CENTER OF MASS OF THE INDIVIDUAL WILL CAUSE HIM TO ASSUME A CORRESPONDING ORIENTATION.
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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) | 1966-10-14 | 1967-04-15 | 1967-10-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-10-14 | 1971-04-15 | 1971-10-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-10-14 | 1975-04-15 | 1975-10-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |