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Radome boresight error compensator
Assignee: Goodyear Aerospace Corp
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Filing: 1953-09-04
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Granted: 1964-04-07
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Expires: 1973-09-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald L Brown
- 👤 Alden L Rogers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 13:06
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01Q; H01Q1/00; H01Q1/42; H01Q1/421
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
FOR A GUIDED MISSILE A RADAR ANTENNA RADOME FORMING A BODY OF ROTATION OF ELLIPTICAL SHAPE AND BEING MADE OF PLIES OF RESIN-IMPREGNATED GLASS FIBER CLOTH, A ROTATABLE AND TILTABLE ANTENNA LOCATED IN SAID RADOME, AND A PLUG MADE OF MATERIAL HAVING A LOW DIELECTRIC CONSTANT INSERTED IN AND IN CIRCUMFERENTIAL CONTACT WITH THE FRONT PORTION OF THE RADOME AND BEING IN THE PATH OF THE ELECTRO-MAGNETIC RAYS EMITTED FROM THE ANTENNA TO COMPENSATE THE REFRACTION OF SAID RAYS WHEN PASSING THROUGH THE WALL OF THE RADOME TO LOCATE A TARGET IN ITS ACTUAL POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
95 words
FOR A GUIDED MISSILE A RADAR ANTENNA RADOME FORMING A BODY OF ROTATION OF ELLIPTICAL SHAPE AND BEING MADE OF PLIES OF RESIN-IMPREGNATED GLASS FIBER CLOTH, A ROTATABLE AND TILTABLE ANTENNA LOCATED IN SAID RADOME, AND A PLUG MADE OF MATERIAL HAVING A LOW DIELECTRIC CONSTANT INSERTED IN AND IN CIRCUMFERENTIAL CONTACT WITH THE FRONT PORTION OF THE RADOME AND BEING IN THE PATH OF THE ELECTRO-MAGNETIC RAYS EMITTED FROM THE ANTENNA TO COMPENSATE THE REFRACTION OF SAID RAYS WHEN PASSING THROUGH THE WALL OF THE RADOME TO LOCATE A TARGET IN ITS ACTUAL POSITION.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
55 words
IN COMBINATION, A HOLLOW STREAMLINED RADOME CAPABLE OF PASSING ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES, A RADAR ANTENNA IN THE RADOME FOR EMITTING OR RECEIVING ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES, AND MEANS CARRIED BY THE INSIDE OF THE RADOME TO COMPENSATE FOR THE REFRACTION OF THE WAVES IN PASSING THROUGH THE RADOME SO AS TO LOCATE A SCATTERER IN ITS ACTUAL POSITION.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
55 words
IN COMBINATION, A HOLLOW STREAMLINED RADOME CAPABLE OF PASSING ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES, A RADAR ANTENNA IN THE RADOME FOR EMITTING OR RECEIVING ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES, AND MEANS CARRIED BY THE INSIDE OF THE RADOME TO COMPENSATE FOR THE REFRACTION OF THE WAVES IN PASSING THROUGH THE RADOME SO AS TO LOCATE A SCATTERER IN ITS ACTUAL POSITION.
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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) | 1967-04-07 | 1967-10-07 | 1968-04-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-04-07 | 1971-10-07 | 1972-04-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-04-07 | 1975-10-07 | 1976-04-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |