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Control system for aerial photography
Assignee: Recon Optical Inc
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Filing: 1961-01-09
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Granted: 1964-11-24
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Expires: 1981-01-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Samuel P Willits
- 👤 William L Mohan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 15:12
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B15/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
A CONTROL SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING IMAGE MOTION COMPENSATION IN AN AERIAL CAMERA MOUNT COMPRISING A ROTATABLE SHAFT, VELOCITY SERVO MOTOR MEANS FOR CAUSING SAID SHAFT TO ROTATE AT A SPEED CORRESPONDING TO THE AIRCRAFT VELOCITY TO ALTITUDE RATIO, SYNCHRO TRANSMITTER MEANS COUPLED TO SAID ROTATABLE SHAFT FOR TRANSMITTING ELECTRICAL SIGNALS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SHAFT ROTATION, ACTUATING MEANS COUPLED TO THE CAMERA MOUNT FOR ROCKING THE MOUNT, SAID ACTUATING MEANS COMPRISING SYNCHRO RECEIVING MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID SYNCHRO TRANSMITTING MEANS, A SERVO MOTOR,
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
83 words
A CONTROL SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING IMAGE MOTION COMPENSATION IN AN AERIAL CAMERA MOUNT COMPRISING A ROTATABLE SHAFT, VELOCITY SERVO MOTOR MEANS FOR CAUSING SAID SHAFT TO ROTATE AT A SPEED CORRESPONDING TO THE AIRCRAFT VELOCITY TO ALTITUDE RATIO, SYNCHRO TRANSMITTER MEANS COUPLED TO SAID ROTATABLE SHAFT FOR TRANSMITTING ELECTRICAL SIGNALS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SHAFT ROTATION, ACTUATING MEANS COUPLED TO THE CAMERA MOUNT FOR ROCKING THE MOUNT, SAID ACTUATING MEANS COMPRISING SYNCHRO RECEIVING MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID SYNCHRO TRANSMITTING MEANS, A SERVO MOTOR,
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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) | 1967-11-24 | 1968-05-25 | 1968-11-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-11-24 | 1972-05-25 | 1972-11-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-11-24 | 1976-05-25 | 1976-11-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |