US3200748A
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Gyroscopic control system
Assignee: ATK Launch Systems LLC
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Filing: 1959-11-16
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Granted: 1965-08-17
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Expires: 1979-11-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Macatician John
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 16:29
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42B; F42B15/00; F42B15/01; G; G01; G01C; G01C19/00; G01C19/02; G01C19/04; G01C19/06; G01C19/14; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/12; Y10T74/1282
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
IN A GUIDANCE SYSTEM FOR MISSILES HAVING A PROPELLING MOTOR AND FUEL STORAGE MEANS INCLUDING A CONDUIT FOR SUPPLYING FUEL TO THE MOTOR; A PAIR OF CIRCULAR PATHS ARRANGED IN THE CONDUIT IN PLANES AT RIGHT ANGLES TO EACH OTHER, AND MEANS MOUNTED IN THE MISSILE FOR FORCING FUEL FROM THE STORAGE MEANS TO THE MOTOR UNIDIRECTIONALLY THROUGH SAID CIRCULAR PATHS TO FORM CONSTANT FLUID MASS STABILIZING GYROS THEREOF, THE GUIDANCE TORQUE OF SAID GYROS TERMINATING UPON EXHAUSTION OF THE FUEL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
81 words
IN A GUIDANCE SYSTEM FOR MISSILES HAVING A PROPELLING MOTOR AND FUEL STORAGE MEANS INCLUDING A CONDUIT FOR SUPPLYING FUEL TO THE MOTOR; A PAIR OF CIRCULAR PATHS ARRANGED IN THE CONDUIT IN PLANES AT RIGHT ANGLES TO EACH OTHER, AND MEANS MOUNTED IN THE MISSILE FOR FORCING FUEL FROM THE STORAGE MEANS TO THE MOTOR UNIDIRECTIONALLY THROUGH SAID CIRCULAR PATHS TO FORM CONSTANT FLUID MASS STABILIZING GYROS THEREOF, THE GUIDANCE TORQUE OF SAID GYROS TERMINATING UPON EXHAUSTION OF THE FUEL.
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) | 1968-08-16 | 1969-02-15 | 1969-08-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-08-16 | 1973-02-15 | 1973-08-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-08-16 | 1977-02-15 | 1977-08-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |