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Method and apparatus for docking vehicles
Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corp
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Filing: 1962-09-13
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Granted: 1965-12-21
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Expires: 1982-09-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert B Blizard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 22:29
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64G; B64G1/00; B64G1/22; B64G1/64; B64G1/646; B64G1/6462
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A SYSTEM FOR DOCKING A VEHICLE AT A SPACE STATION IN SPACE COMPRISING MEANS MOUNTED ON THE VEHICLE AND ADAPTED FOR TRANSMITTING A LIGHT PATTERN TOWARD A SPACE STATION, A PLURALITY OF REFLECTORS IN PREDETERMINED ORIENTATION MOUNTED ON THE SPACE STATION, EACH REFLECTOR RECEIVING AND REFLECTING A SUBSTANTIALLY DIFFERENT PORTION OF THE LIGHT PATTERN, PHOTOSENSITIVE RECEIVER MEANS MOUNTED ON THE VEHICLE FOR RECEIVING THE REFLECTED LIGHT PATTERN TO PRODUCE SIGNALS IN THE RECEIVER MEANS, AND SERVO MEANS MOUNTED ON THE VEHICLE AND ADAPTED FOR ACTIVATION BY THE SIGNALS TO AUTOMATICALLY GUIDE AND CONTROL THE VEHICLE DURING DOCKING.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
97 words
A SYSTEM FOR DOCKING A VEHICLE AT A SPACE STATION IN SPACE COMPRISING MEANS MOUNTED ON THE VEHICLE AND ADAPTED FOR TRANSMITTING A LIGHT PATTERN TOWARD A SPACE STATION, A PLURALITY OF REFLECTORS IN PREDETERMINED ORIENTATION MOUNTED ON THE SPACE STATION, EACH REFLECTOR RECEIVING AND REFLECTING A SUBSTANTIALLY DIFFERENT PORTION OF THE LIGHT PATTERN, PHOTOSENSITIVE RECEIVER MEANS MOUNTED ON THE VEHICLE FOR RECEIVING THE REFLECTED LIGHT PATTERN TO PRODUCE SIGNALS IN THE RECEIVER MEANS, AND SERVO MEANS MOUNTED ON THE VEHICLE AND ADAPTED FOR ACTIVATION BY THE SIGNALS TO AUTOMATICALLY GUIDE AND CONTROL THE VEHICLE DURING DOCKING.
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) | 1968-12-20 | 1969-06-21 | 1969-12-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-12-20 | 1973-06-21 | 1973-12-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-12-20 | 1977-06-21 | 1977-12-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |