US3198922A
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Handle for pilot's lever
Assignee: Societe dApplications des Machines Motrices SAMM SA
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Filing: 1962-05-22
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Granted: 1965-08-03
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Expires: 1982-05-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Rohacs Etienne
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 05:02
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64C; B64C13/00; B64C13/02; B64C13/04; B64C13/042; B64C13/0421; G; G05; G05G; G05G1/00; G05G1/04; G05G1/06; H; H01; H01H; H01H9/00; H01H9/02; H01H9/06; G05G9/00; G05G9/02; G05G9/04; G05G9/047; G05G2009/04774; H01H2009/066; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20012; Y10T74/20576; Y10T74/20582; Y10T74/2063
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
197 words
AN AIRCRAFT PILOT''S HANDLE UNIT HAVING CONTROL BUTTONS THEREON, COMPRISING: (A) A VERTICALLY DISPOSED PILOT''S HANDLE SHAPED TO IMPOSE A FIXED POSITION TO THE PILOT''S HAND WHEN GRASPED; (B) A PAIR OF CONTROL BUTTONS ON THE TOP REAR SURFACE OF SAID HANDLE AND DISPOSED ADJACENT TO EACH OTHER SO THAT EITHER MAY BE ACTUATED BY THE PILOT''S THUMB; (C) ONE OF SAID BUTTONS BEING AN ORDINARY PUSH TYPE UNIT; (D) THE SECOND OF SAID BUTTONS CONTROLLING THE TRIM SYSTEM OF THE AIRCRAFT; (E) A THIRD CONTROL BUTTON ON THE FRONT SURFACE OF SAID HANDLE ADJACENT TO THE TOP THEREOF AND IN LINE WITH SAID ONE BUTTON; (F) A TRIGGER PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON SAID HANDLE BETWEEN SAID FIRST AND THIRD BUTTONS AND OF SUFFICIENT LENGTH SO THAT WHEN IN THE INOPERATIVE POSITION IT EXTENDS OVER AND COVERS SAID ONE ELECTRIC CONTROL BUTTON TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL DEPRESSION THEREOF; (G) THE TRIGGER WHEN IN THE OPERATIVE POSITION EXTENDING DOWN OVER SAID THIRD CONTROL BUTTON SO THAT IT MAY BE PRESSED BY THE FOREFINGER OF THE PILOT TO THEREBY ACTIVATE SAID THIRD CONTROL BUTTON; AND (H) SAID SECOND CONTROL BUTTON HAVING FOUR POSITIONS FOR DIVE, CLIMB, LEFT TURN, AND RIGHT TURN.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
197 words
AN AIRCRAFT PILOT''S HANDLE UNIT HAVING CONTROL BUTTONS THEREON, COMPRISING: (A) A VERTICALLY DISPOSED PILOT''S HANDLE SHAPED TO IMPOSE A FIXED POSITION TO THE PILOT''S HAND WHEN GRASPED; (B) A PAIR OF CONTROL BUTTONS ON THE TOP REAR SURFACE OF SAID HANDLE AND DISPOSED ADJACENT TO EACH OTHER SO THAT EITHER MAY BE ACTUATED BY THE PILOT''S THUMB; (C) ONE OF SAID BUTTONS BEING AN ORDINARY PUSH TYPE UNIT; (D) THE SECOND OF SAID BUTTONS CONTROLLING THE TRIM SYSTEM OF THE AIRCRAFT; (E) A THIRD CONTROL BUTTON ON THE FRONT SURFACE OF SAID HANDLE ADJACENT TO THE TOP THEREOF AND IN LINE WITH SAID ONE BUTTON; (F) A TRIGGER PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON SAID HANDLE BETWEEN SAID FIRST AND THIRD BUTTONS AND OF SUFFICIENT LENGTH SO THAT WHEN IN THE INOPERATIVE POSITION IT EXTENDS OVER AND COVERS SAID ONE ELECTRIC CONTROL BUTTON TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL DEPRESSION THEREOF; (G) THE TRIGGER WHEN IN THE OPERATIVE POSITION EXTENDING DOWN OVER SAID THIRD CONTROL BUTTON SO THAT IT MAY BE PRESSED BY THE FOREFINGER OF THE PILOT TO THEREBY ACTIVATE SAID THIRD CONTROL BUTTON; AND (H) SAID SECOND CONTROL BUTTON HAVING FOUR POSITIONS FOR DIVE, CLIMB, LEFT TURN, AND RIGHT TURN.
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) | 1968-08-02 | 1969-02-01 | 1969-08-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-08-02 | 1973-02-01 | 1973-08-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-08-02 | 1977-02-01 | 1977-08-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |