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US3156108A
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Missile attitude positioner
Assignee: North American Aviation Corp
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Filing: 1959-10-13
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Granted: 1964-11-10
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Expires: 1979-10-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Rudderow Truman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 14:08
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41A; F41A31/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
A MISSILE TESTING AND ATTITUDE POSITIONER COMPRISING: A BASE MEANS LYING IN A HORIZONTAL POSITION AND ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON SWIVEL MEANS ADAPTED TO ROTATE SAID BASE MEANS; FIRST DRIVE MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID SWIVEL MEANS AND ADAPTED TO BE ACTUATED TO SELECTIVELY ROTATE SAID BASE MEANS; PITCH BASE MEANS VERTICALLY AND TILTABLY MOUNTED ON SAID BASE MEANS; SECOND DRIVE MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID PITCH BASE MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY TILTING SAID PITCH BASE MEANS IN A FIRST DIRECTION; ROLL BASE MEANS VERTICALLY AND TILTABLY MOUNTED ON SAID PITCH BASE MEANS AND SUBSTANTIALLY CONSTRUCTED AND ARRANGED PREPENDICULARLY THERETO, SAID ROLL BASE MEANS ADAPTED TO HOLD AND TILT A MISSILE; THIRD DRIVE MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID ROLL BASE MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY TILTING SAID ROLL BASE MEANS IN A SECOND DIRECTION WHICH IS SUBSTANTIALLY PERPENDICULAR TO SAID FIRST DIRECTION WHEREIN THE AXES OF ROTATION OF SAID BASE MEANS, SAID PITCH BASE MEANS AND SAID ROLL BASE MEANS ALL PASS THROUGH THE CENTER OF GRAVITY OF A MISSILE SUPPORTED ON SAID POSITIONED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
170 words
A MISSILE TESTING AND ATTITUDE POSITIONER COMPRISING: A BASE MEANS LYING IN A HORIZONTAL POSITION AND ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON SWIVEL MEANS ADAPTED TO ROTATE SAID BASE MEANS; FIRST DRIVE MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID SWIVEL MEANS AND ADAPTED TO BE ACTUATED TO SELECTIVELY ROTATE SAID BASE MEANS; PITCH BASE MEANS VERTICALLY AND TILTABLY MOUNTED ON SAID BASE MEANS; SECOND DRIVE MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID PITCH BASE MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY TILTING SAID PITCH BASE MEANS IN A FIRST DIRECTION; ROLL BASE MEANS VERTICALLY AND TILTABLY MOUNTED ON SAID PITCH BASE MEANS AND SUBSTANTIALLY CONSTRUCTED AND ARRANGED PREPENDICULARLY THERETO, SAID ROLL BASE MEANS ADAPTED TO HOLD AND TILT A MISSILE; THIRD DRIVE MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID ROLL BASE MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY TILTING SAID ROLL BASE MEANS IN A SECOND DIRECTION WHICH IS SUBSTANTIALLY PERPENDICULAR TO SAID FIRST DIRECTION WHEREIN THE AXES OF ROTATION OF SAID BASE MEANS, SAID PITCH BASE MEANS AND SAID ROLL BASE MEANS ALL PASS THROUGH THE CENTER OF GRAVITY OF A MISSILE SUPPORTED ON SAID POSITIONED.
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) | 1967-11-10 | 1968-05-11 | 1968-11-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-11-10 | 1972-05-11 | 1972-11-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-11-10 | 1976-05-11 | 1976-11-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |