US3168263A
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Gravity gradient satellite orientation system
Assignee: General Dynamics Corp
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Filing: 1961-11-20
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Granted: 1965-02-02
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Expires: 1981-11-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Lawrence J Kamm
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 18:28
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64G; B64G1/00; B64G1/22; B64G1/24; B64G1/32; B64G1/34; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S343/00; Y10S343/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
44 words
A SATELLITE VEHICLE ORIENTATION DEVICE COMPRISING A SATELLITE VEHICLE, AN ERECTING ELONGATED MEMBER HAVING ONE END FASTENED TO SAID SATELLITE VEHICLE, A RIGID ELONGATED DAMPER MEMBER PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO SAID SATELLITE VEHICLE, AND DAMPING MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID DAMPER MEMBER AND SAID SATELLITE VEHICLE.
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) | 1968-02-02 | 1968-08-03 | 1969-02-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-02-02 | 1972-08-03 | 1973-02-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-02-02 | 1976-08-03 | 1977-02-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |