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Method and apparatus for magnetically orienting a space vehicle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-04-30
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Granted: 1966-01-11
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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
2026-10-25 21:18
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64G; B64G1/00; B64G1/22; B64G1/24; B64G1/32; B64G1/36; B64G1/363; B64G1/366; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/12; Y10T74/1261; Y10T74/1264
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
A SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING THE ORIENTATION OF THE AXIS OF ROTATION OF A SPINNING SPACE VEHICLE WITH RESPECT TO A VECTOR DIRECTION COMPRISING: (A) FIRST MEANS FOR SENSING THE RELATIONSHIP OF A VECTOR WITHIN SIAD VEHICLE TO THE EARTH''S MAGNETIC FIELD, (B) SECOND MEANS FOR SENSING THE RELATIONSHIP OF THE EQUATORIAL PLANE OF SAID VEHICLE TO SAID VECTOR DIRECTION, (C) ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT MEANS FOR PROVIDING SEPARATE ELECTRICAL OUTPUTS IN RESPONSE TO SAID SENSED RELATIONSHIPS, AND (D) COIL MEANS FOR APPLYING A TORQUING FORCE TO SAID SPACE VEHICLE IN RESPONSE TO SAID ELECTRICAL OUTPUTS WHEREBY SAID AXIS OF ROTATION IS MOVED TO A POSITION SUBSTANTIALLY PERPENDICULAR TO SAID VECTOR DIRECTION.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
109 words
A SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING THE ORIENTATION OF THE AXIS OF ROTATION OF A SPINNING SPACE VEHICLE WITH RESPECT TO A VECTOR DIRECTION COMPRISING: (A) FIRST MEANS FOR SENSING THE RELATIONSHIP OF A VECTOR WITHIN SIAD VEHICLE TO THE EARTH''S MAGNETIC FIELD, (B) SECOND MEANS FOR SENSING THE RELATIONSHIP OF THE EQUATORIAL PLANE OF SAID VEHICLE TO SAID VECTOR DIRECTION, (C) ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT MEANS FOR PROVIDING SEPARATE ELECTRICAL OUTPUTS IN RESPONSE TO SAID SENSED RELATIONSHIPS, AND (D) COIL MEANS FOR APPLYING A TORQUING FORCE TO SAID SPACE VEHICLE IN RESPONSE TO SAID ELECTRICAL OUTPUTS WHEREBY SAID AXIS OF ROTATION IS MOVED TO A POSITION SUBSTANTIALLY PERPENDICULAR TO SAID VECTOR DIRECTION.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-01-10 | 1969-07-12 | 1970-01-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-10 | 1973-07-12 | 1974-01-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-10 | 1977-07-12 | 1978-01-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |