US3158340A
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Gyroscopic control apparatus
Assignee: Ling Temco Vought Inc
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Filing: 1961-11-15
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Granted: 1964-11-24
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Expires: 1981-11-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald F Sellers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 15:34
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01C; G01C21/00; G01C21/10; G01C21/12; G01C21/16; G01C21/18; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/12; Y10T74/1221
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
GYROSCOPIC CONTROL APPARATUS COMPRISING A SUPPORT, A PAIR OF TORQUE-PRODUCING DEVICES MOUNTED ON SAID SUPPORT, AN INPUT CIRCUIT FOR EACH OF SAID TORQUE-PRODUCING DEVICES, A PAIR OF GYROSCOPES EACH MOUNTED FOR ANGULAR DISPLACEMENT WITH RESPECT TO SAID SUPPORT BY OPERATION OF ONE OF SAID TORQUE-PRODUCING DEVICES, SAID GYROSCOPES HAVING ROTORS ADAPTED TO SPIN SIMULTANEOUSLY IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS, SAID TORQUE-PRODUCING DEVICES BEING ADAPTED TO CAUSE ANGULAR DISPLACEMENT OF SAID GYROSCOPES IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS IN RESPONSE TO A COMMON COMMAND SIGNAL SUPPLIED TO EACH OF SAID INPUT CIRCUITS, MEANS FOR DERIVING FEEDBACK SIGNALS REPRESENTING THE AMOUNTS OF ANGULAR DISPLACEMENT OF EACH OF SAID GYROSCOPES WITH RESPECT TO SAID SUPPORT, MEANS FOR DERIVING ADDITIONAL FEEDBACK SIGNALS REPRESENTING THE AMOUNTS OF TORQUE PRODUCED BY EACH OF SAID TORQUE-PRODUCING DEVICES TENDING TO CAUSE SUCH ANGULAR DISPLACEMENT, AND MEANS FOR SUPPLYING EACH OF SAID FEEDBACK SIGNALS TO THE INPUT CIRCUIT OF THE RESPECTIVE TORQUE-PRODUCING DEVICE ASSOCIATED THEREWITH.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
GYROSCOPIC CONTROL APPARATUS COMPRISING A SUPPORT, A PAIR OF TORQUE-PRODUCING DEVICES MOUNTED ON SAID SUPPORT, AN INPUT CIRCUIT FOR EACH OF SAID TORQUE-PRODUCING DEVICES, A PAIR OF GYROSCOPES EACH MOUNTED FOR ANGULAR DISPLACEMENT WITH RESPECT TO SAID SUPPORT BY OPERATION OF ONE OF SAID TORQUE-PRODUCING DEVICES, SAID GYROSCOPES HAVING ROTORS ADAPTED TO SPIN SIMULTANEOUSLY IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS, SAID TORQUE-PRODUCING DEVICES BEING ADAPTED TO CAUSE ANGULAR DISPLACEMENT OF SAID GYROSCOPES IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS IN RESPONSE TO A COMMON COMMAND SIGNAL SUPPLIED TO EACH OF SAID INPUT CIRCUITS, MEANS FOR DERIVING FEEDBACK SIGNALS REPRESENTING THE AMOUNTS OF ANGULAR DISPLACEMENT OF EACH OF SAID GYROSCOPES WITH RESPECT TO SAID SUPPORT, MEANS FOR DERIVING ADDITIONAL FEEDBACK SIGNALS REPRESENTING THE AMOUNTS OF TORQUE PRODUCED BY EACH OF SAID TORQUE-PRODUCING DEVICES TENDING TO CAUSE SUCH ANGULAR DISPLACEMENT, AND MEANS FOR SUPPLYING EACH OF SAID FEEDBACK SIGNALS TO THE INPUT CIRCUIT OF THE RESPECTIVE TORQUE-PRODUCING DEVICE ASSOCIATED THEREWITH.
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) | 1967-11-24 | 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 |