US3202382A
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Rocket yaw cone reduction device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-04-30
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Granted: 1965-08-24
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Expires: 1983-04-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Talbot A Chubb
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 05:01
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42B; F42B10/00; F42B10/02; F42B10/26; F42B10/28; F42B10/30; G; G01; G01C; G01C21/00; G01C21/10; G01C21/12; G01C21/16; G01C21/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
A DEVICE FOR REDUCING THE YAW CONE OF A SPINNING AND PRECESSING ROCKET COMPRISING: (A) SUPPORT MANS INCLUDAING A SHAFT, SAID SUPPORT MEANS BEING ROTATABLY MOUNTED WITHIN SAID ROCKET ON AN AXIS COAXIAL WITH THE ROCKET SPIN AXIS SO AS NOT TO PARTAKE OF THE SPIN OF THE ROCKET SHELL, (B) AS CONTINUALLY ROTATING MOMENTUM MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID SHAFT AND ROTATABLE WITH SAID SUPPORT MEASNS, (C) ANGULAR RATE SENSING MEANS PRODUING AN OUTPUT DETECTING TUMBLE OF SAID ROCKET ABOUT SAID SHAFT, SAID ANGULAR RATE SENSING MEANS PRODUCING AN OUTPUT SIGNAL ACCORDING TO THE TUMBLE OF SAIC ROCKET, AND (D) TORQUE PRODUCING MEANS RECEIVING SAID SIGNAL PRODUCED BY SAID ANGULAR RATE SENSING MEANS FOR APPLYING A TORQUING FORCE TO SAID SUPPORT WHEREBY SAID SHAFT IN MAINTAINED IN A POSITION TANGENT TO THE YAW CONE OF SAID ROCKET.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
137 words
A DEVICE FOR REDUCING THE YAW CONE OF A SPINNING AND PRECESSING ROCKET COMPRISING: (A) SUPPORT MANS INCLUDAING A SHAFT, SAID SUPPORT MEANS BEING ROTATABLY MOUNTED WITHIN SAID ROCKET ON AN AXIS COAXIAL WITH THE ROCKET SPIN AXIS SO AS NOT TO PARTAKE OF THE SPIN OF THE ROCKET SHELL, (B) AS CONTINUALLY ROTATING MOMENTUM MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID SHAFT AND ROTATABLE WITH SAID SUPPORT MEASNS, (C) ANGULAR RATE SENSING MEANS PRODUING AN OUTPUT DETECTING TUMBLE OF SAID ROCKET ABOUT SAID SHAFT, SAID ANGULAR RATE SENSING MEANS PRODUCING AN OUTPUT SIGNAL ACCORDING TO THE TUMBLE OF SAIC ROCKET, AND (D) TORQUE PRODUCING MEANS RECEIVING SAID SIGNAL PRODUCED BY SAID ANGULAR RATE SENSING MEANS FOR APPLYING A TORQUING FORCE TO SAID SUPPORT WHEREBY SAID SHAFT IN MAINTAINED IN A POSITION TANGENT TO THE YAW CONE OF SAID ROCKET.
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) | 1968-08-23 | 1969-02-22 | 1969-08-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-08-23 | 1973-02-22 | 1973-08-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-08-23 | 1977-02-22 | 1977-08-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |