US3158337A
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Control system for space device
Assignee: International Resistance Co
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Filing: 1959-05-28
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Granted: 1964-11-24
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Expires: 1979-05-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Patrick E Lannan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 18:25
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64G; B64G1/00; B64G1/22; B64G1/24; B64G1/36; B64G1/369; B64G1/244; G; G01; G01S; G01S3/00; G01S3/78; G01S3/782; G01S3/783; G01S3/785; G01S3/786; G01S3/7868; B64G1/365
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
215 words
A SCANNING SYSTEM FOR USE IN THE CONTROL OF THE ATTITUDE OF A SPACE-TRAVELLING DEVICE COMPRISING: A FIRST SCANNING MEANS INCLUDING A RADIANT ENERGY COLLECTOR FOR SCANNING INDEPENDENTLY OF THE MOTION OF SAID DEVICE THE HORIZON OF A BODY WITH RESPECT TO WHICH A CONTROL IS TO BE ESTABLISHED TO RECEIVE ENERGY AT DIFFERENT TIMES DURING SAID SCAN FROM A RELATIVELY SMALL PORTION OF SAID BODY AND A CORRESPONDINGLY SMALL PORTION OF SPACE ADJACENT SAID BODY; A SECOND SCANNING MEANS INCLUDING A RADIANT ENERGY COLLECTOR HAVING A SCANNING DIRECTION WHICH IS FIXED WITH RELATION TO THAT OF SAID FIRST SCANNING MEANS FOR SCANNING INDEPENDENTLY OF THE MOTION OF SAID DEVICE A DIFFERENT PORTION OF THE HORIZON OF SAID BODY TO RECEIVE ENERGY AT DIFFERENT TIMES DURING SAID SCAN OF SAID SECOND SCANNING MEANS FROM A RELATIVELY SMALL PORTION OF SAID BODY AND A CORRESPONDINGLY SMALL PORTION OF SPACE ADJACENT SAID BODY; MEANS FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY OPERATING SAID FIRST SCANNING MEANS AND SAID SECOND SCANNING MEANS; AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE TIME RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE SIMULTANEOUS RECEIPT BY SAID FIRST SCANNING MEANS OF ENERGY FROM SAID BODY AND FROM SPACE AND THE SIMULTANEOUS RECEIPT BY SAID SECOND SCANNING MEANS OF ENERGY FROM SAID BODY AND FROM SPACE FOR OPERATING MEANS TO CONTROL THE ATTITUDE OF SAID DEVICE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
215 words
A SCANNING SYSTEM FOR USE IN THE CONTROL OF THE ATTITUDE OF A SPACE-TRAVELLING DEVICE COMPRISING: A FIRST SCANNING MEANS INCLUDING A RADIANT ENERGY COLLECTOR FOR SCANNING INDEPENDENTLY OF THE MOTION OF SAID DEVICE THE HORIZON OF A BODY WITH RESPECT TO WHICH A CONTROL IS TO BE ESTABLISHED TO RECEIVE ENERGY AT DIFFERENT TIMES DURING SAID SCAN FROM A RELATIVELY SMALL PORTION OF SAID BODY AND A CORRESPONDINGLY SMALL PORTION OF SPACE ADJACENT SAID BODY; A SECOND SCANNING MEANS INCLUDING A RADIANT ENERGY COLLECTOR HAVING A SCANNING DIRECTION WHICH IS FIXED WITH RELATION TO THAT OF SAID FIRST SCANNING MEANS FOR SCANNING INDEPENDENTLY OF THE MOTION OF SAID DEVICE A DIFFERENT PORTION OF THE HORIZON OF SAID BODY TO RECEIVE ENERGY AT DIFFERENT TIMES DURING SAID SCAN OF SAID SECOND SCANNING MEANS FROM A RELATIVELY SMALL PORTION OF SAID BODY AND A CORRESPONDINGLY SMALL PORTION OF SPACE ADJACENT SAID BODY; MEANS FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY OPERATING SAID FIRST SCANNING MEANS AND SAID SECOND SCANNING MEANS; AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE TIME RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE SIMULTANEOUS RECEIPT BY SAID FIRST SCANNING MEANS OF ENERGY FROM SAID BODY AND FROM SPACE AND THE SIMULTANEOUS RECEIPT BY SAID SECOND SCANNING MEANS OF ENERGY FROM SAID BODY AND FROM SPACE FOR OPERATING MEANS TO CONTROL THE ATTITUDE OF SAID DEVICE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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 |