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Air traffic control system
Assignee: INTERNATIONAL ATC SYSTEMS CORP
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Filing: 1962-08-30
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Granted: 1965-04-13
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Expires: 1982-08-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Moore Leonard Curtis
- 👤 Kenneally Patrick Joseph
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 16:57
CPC Classifications
G; G08; G08G; G08G5/00; G08G5/20; G08G5/22; G01; G01S; G01S1/00; G01S1/02; G08G5/50; G08G5/56
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
172 words
AN AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING MOVEMENTS OF AIRCRAFT IN A GIVEN FLIGHT CONTROL AREA COMPRISING, (A) MEANS FOR RECEIVING AND TRANSMITTING FLIGHT INFORMATION FROM AN AIRCRAFT, (B) A COMPUTER INCLUDING PROGRAMMING MEANS FOR PROGRAMMING THE SAID COMPUTER FOR THE RECEPTION OF THE FLIGHT INFORMATION, THE SAID COMPUTER READING OUT IN THE FORM OF PRINTED TRANSPARENT TAPE THE FLIGHT PLAN OF THE AIRCRAFT IN THE CONTROL AREA, (C) MEANS FOR RECEIVING THE SAID TAPES INCLUDING TRANSPARENT CODED PLATES TO WHICH THE SAID TAPE IS ADHERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DIRECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT WITHIN THE CONTROL AREA, THE PLATE CODED TO MATCH THE SAID COMPUTER RELATIVE TO THE GIVEN FLIGHT PLAN, (D) VIEWING MEANS INCLUDING A CONTROL AREA MAP FOR RECEIVING THE CODED PLATES, THE SAID AREA MAP REPRESENTING THE AREA UNDER THE CODED PLATE HAVING THE COMPLETE REGISTRY WITH THE CODED PLATE HAVING THE FLIGHT TAPE THEREON, (E) AND AIRCRAFT LOCATION MEANS ADJACENT TO THE MAP AND PLATE FOR PLOTTING THE LOCATION OF AN AIRCRAFT IN THE FLIGHT CONTROL AREA.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
172 words
AN AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING MOVEMENTS OF AIRCRAFT IN A GIVEN FLIGHT CONTROL AREA COMPRISING, (A) MEANS FOR RECEIVING AND TRANSMITTING FLIGHT INFORMATION FROM AN AIRCRAFT, (B) A COMPUTER INCLUDING PROGRAMMING MEANS FOR PROGRAMMING THE SAID COMPUTER FOR THE RECEPTION OF THE FLIGHT INFORMATION, THE SAID COMPUTER READING OUT IN THE FORM OF PRINTED TRANSPARENT TAPE THE FLIGHT PLAN OF THE AIRCRAFT IN THE CONTROL AREA, (C) MEANS FOR RECEIVING THE SAID TAPES INCLUDING TRANSPARENT CODED PLATES TO WHICH THE SAID TAPE IS ADHERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DIRECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT WITHIN THE CONTROL AREA, THE PLATE CODED TO MATCH THE SAID COMPUTER RELATIVE TO THE GIVEN FLIGHT PLAN, (D) VIEWING MEANS INCLUDING A CONTROL AREA MAP FOR RECEIVING THE CODED PLATES, THE SAID AREA MAP REPRESENTING THE AREA UNDER THE CODED PLATE HAVING THE COMPLETE REGISTRY WITH THE CODED PLATE HAVING THE FLIGHT TAPE THEREON, (E) AND AIRCRAFT LOCATION MEANS ADJACENT TO THE MAP AND PLATE FOR PLOTTING THE LOCATION OF AN AIRCRAFT IN THE FLIGHT CONTROL AREA.
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) | 1968-04-12 | 1968-10-12 | 1969-04-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-04-12 | 1972-10-12 | 1973-04-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-04-12 | 1976-10-12 | 1977-04-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |