US3222675A
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Means for positioning a plurality of elements in orbit about a celestial body
Assignee: Northrop Grumman Space and Mission Systems Corp
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Filing: 1959-12-14
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Granted: 1965-12-07
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Expires: 1979-12-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Schwartz Walter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 09:09
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01Q; H01Q15/00; H01Q15/14; H01Q15/145; H01Q1/00; H01Q1/27; H01Q1/28; H01Q1/288
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
77 words
AN ELEMENT DISPENSING MEANS COMPRISING: SOLID BINDER MEANS CAPABLE OF CHANGING STATE DIRECTLY TO A GAS WHEN SUBJECTED TO THE SUN''S RAYS AND LOW ATMOSHERIC PRESSURE; A PLURALITY OF ELEMENTS OF DIFFERENT MATERIAL THAN SAID BINDER MEANS CONTAINED WITHIN SAID BINDER MEANS FOR RELEASE BY SAID BINDER MEANS WHEN SAID BINDER MEANS SUBLIMES FROM ITS SOLID TO ITS GASEOUS STATE; AND MEANS FOR EFFECTING CONTROLLED MOVEMENT OF SAID ELEMENTS AWAY FROM THE REMAINING BINDER MEANS AND ELEMENTS.
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) | 1968-12-06 | 1969-06-07 | 1969-12-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-12-06 | 1973-06-07 | 1973-12-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-12-06 | 1977-06-07 | 1977-12-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |