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US3167017A
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Atitude control
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1960-11-07
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Granted: 1965-01-26
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Expires: 1980-11-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert J Sobey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 02:40
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42B; F42B10/00; F42B10/60; F42B10/66; F42B10/666; B; B64; B64C; B64C9/00; B64C9/38; F02; F02K; F02K9/00; F02K9/80; F02K9/88; F42B10/663
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
ATTITUDE CONTROL MEANS FOR A VEHICLE COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, A REACTION ENGINE, MEANS MOUNTING THE ENGINE ON THE VEHICLE FOR ROTATION ABOUT AN AXIS, AND MEANS FOR ROTATING THE ENGINE; THE ENGINE COMPRISING A GAS GENERATOR AND JET NOZZLE, THE NOZZLE B EING INCLINED TO THE SAID AXIS; THE ROTATING MEANS COMPRISING A HYDRAULIC MOTOR COUPLED BETWEEN THE VEHICLE AND THE ENGINE INCLUDING PARTS RELATIVELY ROTATABLE ABOUT THE SAID AXIS, A REMOTELY CONTROLLABLE REVERSING VALVE COUPLED TO AND CONTROLLING THE MOTOR, A RESERVOIR FOR SUPPLYING HYDRAULIC FLUID TO THE VALVE, AND MEANS FOR BLEEDING MOTIVE FLUID UNDER PRESSURE FROM THE ENGINE TO THE RESERVOIR TO PRESSURIZE THE HYDRAULIC FLUID, THE VALVE AND RESERVOIR BEING MOUNTED ON THE ENGINE FOR ROTATION THEREWITH.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
ATTITUDE CONTROL MEANS FOR A VEHICLE COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, A REACTION ENGINE, MEANS MOUNTING THE ENGINE ON THE VEHICLE FOR ROTATION ABOUT AN AXIS, AND MEANS FOR ROTATING THE ENGINE; THE ENGINE COMPRISING A GAS GENERATOR AND JET NOZZLE, THE NOZZLE B EING INCLINED TO THE SAID AXIS; THE ROTATING MEANS COMPRISING A HYDRAULIC MOTOR COUPLED BETWEEN THE VEHICLE AND THE ENGINE INCLUDING PARTS RELATIVELY ROTATABLE ABOUT THE SAID AXIS, A REMOTELY CONTROLLABLE REVERSING VALVE COUPLED TO AND CONTROLLING THE MOTOR, A RESERVOIR FOR SUPPLYING HYDRAULIC FLUID TO THE VALVE, AND MEANS FOR BLEEDING MOTIVE FLUID UNDER PRESSURE FROM THE ENGINE TO THE RESERVOIR TO PRESSURIZE THE HYDRAULIC FLUID, THE VALVE AND RESERVOIR BEING MOUNTED ON THE ENGINE FOR ROTATION 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) | 1968-01-26 | 1968-07-27 | 1969-01-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-01-26 | 1972-07-27 | 1973-01-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-01-26 | 1976-07-27 | 1977-01-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |