US3186241A
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Caging system for gyroscopic devices
Assignee: Lear Siegler Inc
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Filing: 1962-07-12
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Granted: 1965-06-01
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Expires: 1982-07-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Leonard C Blanding
- 👤 Jr Charistian H Will
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 23:06
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01C; G01C19/00; G01C19/02; G01C19/04; G01C19/26; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/12; Y10T74/1204; Y10T74/1207; Y10T74/1282
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
A CAGING MECHANISM FOR A HOT-GASS GYRO, COMPRISING: A GAS CONNECTION FIXED WITH RESPECT TO SAID GYRO; A PISTON HOUSING FIXED WITH RESPECT TO THE AXIS STABILIZED BY SAID GYRO; A HOLLOW CASING PISTON MOVABLE IN SAID HOUSING AND ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID GAS CONNECTION; A CHAMBER IN SAID HOUSING; MEANS FOR DISCHARGING GAS AT HIGH PRESSURE INTO SAID CHAMBER; MEANS BIASING SAID CAGING PISTON OUT OF ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID GAS CONNECTION; PRIMARY LOCK MEANS DISABLED BY HIGH PRESSURE IN SAID CHAMBER HOLDING SAID PISTON IN ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID GAS CONNECTION; SECONDARY LOCK MEANS OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID CAG-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
A CAGING MECHANISM FOR A HOT-GASS GYRO, COMPRISING: A GAS CONNECTION FIXED WITH RESPECT TO SAID GYRO; A PISTON HOUSING FIXED WITH RESPECT TO THE AXIS STABILIZED BY SAID GYRO; A HOLLOW CASING PISTON MOVABLE IN SAID HOUSING AND ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID GAS CONNECTION; A CHAMBER IN SAID HOUSING; MEANS FOR DISCHARGING GAS AT HIGH PRESSURE INTO SAID CHAMBER; MEANS BIASING SAID CAGING PISTON OUT OF ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID GAS CONNECTION; PRIMARY LOCK MEANS DISABLED BY HIGH PRESSURE IN SAID CHAMBER HOLDING SAID PISTON IN ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID GAS CONNECTION; SECONDARY LOCK MEANS OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID CAG-
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-05-31 | 1968-11-30 | 1969-06-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-05-31 | 1972-11-30 | 1973-06-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-05-31 | 1976-11-30 | 1977-06-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |