US3132826A
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Cam controlled valve
Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corp
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Filing: 1962-01-29
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Granted: 1964-05-12
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Expires: 1982-01-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Walton M Ellingsworth
- 👤 Quentin B Farmer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 17:03
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64C; B64C23/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
IN COMBINATION: A PIVOTABLE AIRFOIL CONTROL SURFACE; A CAM HAVING A PROGRAMMED CAM TRACK MOUNTED ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF SAID CONTROL SURFACE PERPENDICULAR TO THE PIVOTAL AXIS OF SAID CONTROL SURFACE; A CAM FOLLOWER HAVING A ROLLER PORTION; A VALVE HOUSING HAVING A FLOW PASSAGE THERETHROUGH; A BUTTERFLY VALVE MOUNTED WITHIN SAID FLOW PASSAGE; AND A RECIPROCATING ACTUATOR FOR OPENING AND CLOSING SAID BUTTERFLY VALVE, SAID CAM FOLLOWER MOUNTED ON SAID RECIPROCATING ACTUATOR WITH SAID ROLLER PORTION THEREOF MOUNTED IN ROLLING ENGAGEMENT WITH AT LEAST ONE SIDE EDGE OF SAID CAM TRACK WHEREBY PREDETERMINED PIVOTAL MOVEMENT OF SAID CONTROL SURFACE IN EITHER DIRECTION FROM NEUTRAL ACTUATES SAID RECIPROCATING ACTUATOR FOR SELECTIVELY VARYING THE OPENING AND CLOSING OF SAID BUTTEFLY VALVE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POSITION OF SAID CONTROL SURFACE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
IN COMBINATION: A PIVOTABLE AIRFOIL CONTROL SURFACE; A CAM HAVING A PROGRAMMED CAM TRACK MOUNTED ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF SAID CONTROL SURFACE PERPENDICULAR TO THE PIVOTAL AXIS OF SAID CONTROL SURFACE; A CAM FOLLOWER HAVING A ROLLER PORTION; A VALVE HOUSING HAVING A FLOW PASSAGE THERETHROUGH; A BUTTERFLY VALVE MOUNTED WITHIN SAID FLOW PASSAGE; AND A RECIPROCATING ACTUATOR FOR OPENING AND CLOSING SAID BUTTERFLY VALVE, SAID CAM FOLLOWER MOUNTED ON SAID RECIPROCATING ACTUATOR WITH SAID ROLLER PORTION THEREOF MOUNTED IN ROLLING ENGAGEMENT WITH AT LEAST ONE SIDE EDGE OF SAID CAM TRACK WHEREBY PREDETERMINED PIVOTAL MOVEMENT OF SAID CONTROL SURFACE IN EITHER DIRECTION FROM NEUTRAL ACTUATES SAID RECIPROCATING ACTUATOR FOR SELECTIVELY VARYING THE OPENING AND CLOSING OF SAID BUTTEFLY VALVE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POSITION OF SAID CONTROL SURFACE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-05-12 | 1967-11-11 | 1968-05-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-05-12 | 1971-11-11 | 1972-05-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-05-12 | 1975-11-11 | 1976-05-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |