US3131292A
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Coordinate reference system
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1957-11-29
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Granted: 1964-04-28
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Expires: 1977-11-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Leo W Tobin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 12:11
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01C; G01C21/00; G01C21/10; G01C21/12; G01C21/16; G01C21/183
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
THE METHOD OF PROVIDING A COORDINATE REFERENCE SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE COMPRISING THE STEPS OF GENERATING PITCH, ROLL, AND AZIMUTH SIGNALS CORRESPONDING TO THE ANGULAR DISPLACEMENT OF SAID VEHICLE ABOUT ITS RESPECTIVE PITCH, ROLL, AND YAW AXES FROM A DATUM POSITION IN WHICH SAID AXES ARE ALIGNED WITH SELECTED EXTERNAL REFERENCE AXES HAVING A KNOWN ORIENTATION IN SPACE, MODIFYING SAID AZIMUTH SIGNAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH A PREDETERMINED FUNCTION OF THE PITCH AND ROLL SIGNALS TO DERIVE A CORRECTED AZIMUTH SIGNAL, AND APPLYING SAID PITCH, ROLL, AND CORRECTED AZIMUTH SIGNALS TO UTILIZATION MEANS AS AN INDICATION OF THE DISPLACEMENT OF THE VEHICLE ABOUT THE REFERENCE COORDINATE AXES.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
106 words
THE METHOD OF PROVIDING A COORDINATE REFERENCE SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE COMPRISING THE STEPS OF GENERATING PITCH, ROLL, AND AZIMUTH SIGNALS CORRESPONDING TO THE ANGULAR DISPLACEMENT OF SAID VEHICLE ABOUT ITS RESPECTIVE PITCH, ROLL, AND YAW AXES FROM A DATUM POSITION IN WHICH SAID AXES ARE ALIGNED WITH SELECTED EXTERNAL REFERENCE AXES HAVING A KNOWN ORIENTATION IN SPACE, MODIFYING SAID AZIMUTH SIGNAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH A PREDETERMINED FUNCTION OF THE PITCH AND ROLL SIGNALS TO DERIVE A CORRECTED AZIMUTH SIGNAL, AND APPLYING SAID PITCH, ROLL, AND CORRECTED AZIMUTH SIGNALS TO UTILIZATION MEANS AS AN INDICATION OF THE DISPLACEMENT OF THE VEHICLE ABOUT THE REFERENCE COORDINATE AXES.
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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) | 1967-04-28 | 1967-10-28 | 1968-04-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-04-28 | 1971-10-28 | 1972-04-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-04-28 | 1975-10-28 | 1976-04-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |