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Reflector space satellite
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-02-11
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Granted: 1963-12-24
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Expires: 1980-02-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Wade E Lanford
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-09 09:57
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01Q; H01Q1/00; H01Q1/27; H01Q1/28; H01Q1/288; H01Q15/00; H01Q15/14; H01Q15/16; H01Q15/161; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S343/00; Y10S343/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
A REFLECTOR SPACE SATELLITE CAPABLE OF BEING COMPACTLY STORED IN A FOLDED CONDITION WITHIN A NOSE CONE CAVITY OF A CARRIER VEHICLE AND BEING READILY UNFURLED TO AN EXTENDED POSITION AT A PREDETERMINED ALTITUDE BY CENTRIFUGAL FORCE, COMPRISING: A THIN FLEXIBLE PLASTICS SHEET OF MATERIAL HAVING A REFLECTIVE SURFACE THEREON; SAID FLEXIBLE PLASTICS SHEET WHEN IN THE FOLDED COMPACTLY STORED POSITION HAVING (A) A CENTRALLY LOCATED SUBSTANTIALLY PLANAR DISC PORTION, (B) A SERIES OF RADIAL PLEATS RADIATING OUTWARDLY FROM SAID CENTRALLY LOCATED DISC PORTION, (C) SAID PLEATS BEING SPIRALLY WRAPPED AROUND SAID DISC PORTION, (D) THE AMPLITUDE OF SAID PLEATS PROGRESSIVELY INCREASING FROM SAID DISC PORTION TO THE OUTER PERIPHERY OF SAID FLEXIBLE SHEET, SAID FLEXIBLE SHEET UPON BEING EXTENDED BY CENTRIFUGAL FORCE AT THE PREDETERMINED ALTITUDE BEING READILY UNFURLED TO ASSUME AN ESSENTIALLY OVERALL DISC CONFIGURATION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
A REFLECTOR SPACE SATELLITE CAPABLE OF BEING COMPACTLY STORED IN A FOLDED CONDITION WITHIN A NOSE CONE CAVITY OF A CARRIER VEHICLE AND BEING READILY UNFURLED TO AN EXTENDED POSITION AT A PREDETERMINED ALTITUDE BY CENTRIFUGAL FORCE, COMPRISING: A THIN FLEXIBLE PLASTICS SHEET OF MATERIAL HAVING A REFLECTIVE SURFACE THEREON; SAID FLEXIBLE PLASTICS SHEET WHEN IN THE FOLDED COMPACTLY STORED POSITION HAVING (A) A CENTRALLY LOCATED SUBSTANTIALLY PLANAR DISC PORTION, (B) A SERIES OF RADIAL PLEATS RADIATING OUTWARDLY FROM SAID CENTRALLY LOCATED DISC PORTION, (C) SAID PLEATS BEING SPIRALLY WRAPPED AROUND SAID DISC PORTION, (D) THE AMPLITUDE OF SAID PLEATS PROGRESSIVELY INCREASING FROM SAID DISC PORTION TO THE OUTER PERIPHERY OF SAID FLEXIBLE SHEET, SAID FLEXIBLE SHEET UPON BEING EXTENDED BY CENTRIFUGAL FORCE AT THE PREDETERMINED ALTITUDE BEING READILY UNFURLED TO ASSUME AN ESSENTIALLY OVERALL DISC CONFIGURATION.
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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) | 1966-12-23 | 1967-06-24 | 1967-12-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-12-23 | 1971-06-24 | 1971-12-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-12-23 | 1975-06-24 | 1975-12-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |