US3120364A
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Flight path control system for atmospheric re-entry of spacecraft
Assignee: Raytheon Co
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Filing: 1959-07-24
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Granted: 1964-02-04
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Expires: 1979-07-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Janusz A Stalony-Dobrzanski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 11:27
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64G; B64G1/00; B64G1/22; B64G1/46; B64G1/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
A FLIGHT PATH CONTROL SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING THE TEMPERATURE ON THE SURFACE OF A CRAFT WHEN ENTERING A MORE DENSE ATMOSPHERE FROM A LESS DENSE ATMOSPHERE, SAID SYSTEM COMPRISING AERODYNAMIC MEANS FOR CHANGING THE ATTIDUDE OF THE CRAFT, ACTUATOR MEANS LINKED TO SAID AERODYNAMIC MEANS FOR CONTROLLING SAID AERODYNAMIC MEANS, SUMMING MEANS COUPLED TO SAID ACTUATOR MEANS FOR APPLYING A CONTROL SIGNAL THERETO, PITCH RATE MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE RATE OF CHANGE OF ATTITUDE OF SAID CRAFT AND COUPLED TO SAID SUMMING MEANS, TEMPERATURE RATE MEANS COUPLED BETWEEN THE SURFACE OF SAID CRAFT AND SAID SUMMING MEANS, WHEREBY SAID SUMMING MEANS DEVELOPS SAID CONTROL SIGNAL FOR CONTROLLING THE ATTITUDE OF SAID CRAFT SO AS TO MAINTAIN A DESIRED TEMPERATURE CONDITION ON THE SURFACE OF SAID CRAFT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
A FLIGHT PATH CONTROL SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING THE TEMPERATURE ON THE SURFACE OF A CRAFT WHEN ENTERING A MORE DENSE ATMOSPHERE FROM A LESS DENSE ATMOSPHERE, SAID SYSTEM COMPRISING AERODYNAMIC MEANS FOR CHANGING THE ATTIDUDE OF THE CRAFT, ACTUATOR MEANS LINKED TO SAID AERODYNAMIC MEANS FOR CONTROLLING SAID AERODYNAMIC MEANS, SUMMING MEANS COUPLED TO SAID ACTUATOR MEANS FOR APPLYING A CONTROL SIGNAL THERETO, PITCH RATE MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE RATE OF CHANGE OF ATTITUDE OF SAID CRAFT AND COUPLED TO SAID SUMMING MEANS, TEMPERATURE RATE MEANS COUPLED BETWEEN THE SURFACE OF SAID CRAFT AND SAID SUMMING MEANS, WHEREBY SAID SUMMING MEANS DEVELOPS SAID CONTROL SIGNAL FOR CONTROLLING THE ATTITUDE OF SAID CRAFT SO AS TO MAINTAIN A DESIRED TEMPERATURE CONDITION ON THE SURFACE OF SAID CRAFT.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1967-02-03 | 1967-08-05 | 1968-02-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-02-03 | 1971-08-05 | 1972-02-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-02-03 | 1975-08-05 | 1976-02-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |