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US3122845A
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Aircraft training apparatus for visual landing approach
Assignee: Curtiss Wright Corp
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Filing: 1961-10-19
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Granted: 1964-03-03
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Expires: 1981-10-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Earl R Kebbon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 13:26
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B9/00; G09B9/02; G09B9/08; G09B9/30; G09B9/305
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
SIMULATING APPARATUS FOR TRAINING AIRCRAFT PERSONNEL IN NIGHT LANDING APPROACH COMPRISING: (A) A SIMULATED LANDING FIELD HAVING AN ARRAY OF APPROACH AND LANDING LIGHTS, (B) OPTICAL PICK-UP AND PROJECTION MEANS FOR PRESENTING A DISPLAY OF SAID FIELD, THE OPTICAL PICK-UP MEANS AND LANDING FIELD BEING RELATIVELY MOVABLE IN SIMULATION OF AIRCRAFT LANDING APPROACH, (C) MEANS FOR SIMULATING THE AFORESAID LANDING AND APPROACH LIGHTS INCLUDING A LIGHT SOURCE ARRANGED BENEATH THE SIMULATED FIELD, (D) SAID LANDING FIELD HAVING APERTURES CORRESPONDING TO THE LANDING AND APPROACH LIGHT POSITIONS, (E) AND MEANS FOR DIRECTING LIGHT TRANSMITTED THROUGH SAID APERTURES RESPECTIVELY ALONG AN ACUTE ANGLE CORRESPONDING TO THE SIMULATED FLIGHT APPROACH DIRECTION TOWARD SAID OPTICAL PICK-UP MEANS TO SIMULATE LANDING AND APPROACH LIGHTING EFFECT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
SIMULATING APPARATUS FOR TRAINING AIRCRAFT PERSONNEL IN NIGHT LANDING APPROACH COMPRISING: (A) A SIMULATED LANDING FIELD HAVING AN ARRAY OF APPROACH AND LANDING LIGHTS, (B) OPTICAL PICK-UP AND PROJECTION MEANS FOR PRESENTING A DISPLAY OF SAID FIELD, THE OPTICAL PICK-UP MEANS AND LANDING FIELD BEING RELATIVELY MOVABLE IN SIMULATION OF AIRCRAFT LANDING APPROACH, (C) MEANS FOR SIMULATING THE AFORESAID LANDING AND APPROACH LIGHTS INCLUDING A LIGHT SOURCE ARRANGED BENEATH THE SIMULATED FIELD, (D) SAID LANDING FIELD HAVING APERTURES CORRESPONDING TO THE LANDING AND APPROACH LIGHT POSITIONS, (E) AND MEANS FOR DIRECTING LIGHT TRANSMITTED THROUGH SAID APERTURES RESPECTIVELY ALONG AN ACUTE ANGLE CORRESPONDING TO THE SIMULATED FLIGHT APPROACH DIRECTION TOWARD SAID OPTICAL PICK-UP MEANS TO SIMULATE LANDING AND APPROACH LIGHTING EFFECT.
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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) | 1967-03-03 | 1967-09-02 | 1968-03-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-03-03 | 1971-09-02 | 1972-03-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-03-03 | 1975-09-02 | 1976-03-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |