US3229176A
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Electronically controlled means for positioning rotatable shafts
Assignee: Lanteris Space LLC
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Filing: 1963-02-25
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Granted: 1966-01-11
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Expires: 1983-02-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Allan R Curll
- 👤 Jr Buran I Keprta
- 👤 Deril T Webb
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 08:46
CPC Classifications
H; H03; H03J; H03J1/00; H03J1/18; H03J1/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER APPARATUS RESPONSIVE TO A PREDETERMINED TRANSMITTED CONTROL SIGNAL FOR CONTROLLING A MECHANISM, COMPRISING: SIGNAL RECEIVING MEANS RESPONSIVE TO A TRANSMITTED SIGNAL; FREQUENCY RESPONSIVE CIRCUIT MEANS COUPLED WITH SAID SIGNAL RECEIVING MEANS AND OPERABLE TO PRODUCE AN INITIAL PERIOD OF CONTROLLED CURRENT FLOW TO RESPONES TO A TRANSMITTING SIGNAL OF A FREQUENCY TO WHICH THE CIRCUIT MEANS IS TUNED; ELECTRICAL MOTOR MEANS INCLUDING A MAIN WINDING ENERGIZABLE IN RESPONSE TO SAID CURRENT FLOW AND OPERATIVELY COUPLED WITH SAID MECHANISM; AND AUXILIARY CIRCUIT MEANS COUPLED WITH SAID CIRCUIT MEANS FOR ESTABLISHING A PREDETERMINED SUSTAINED PERIOD OF SUCH CURRENT FLOW TO PROVIDE FOR MAINTAINING ENERGIZATION OF SAID MOTOR MEANS, SAID LAST RECITED MEANS COMPRISING AN AUXILIARY WINDING INDUCTIVELY COUPLED WITH SAID MAIN WINDING, SAID SUSTAINED PERIOD OF CURRENT FLOW BEING DERIVED FROM SUCH INDUCTIVE COUPLING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER APPARATUS RESPONSIVE TO A PREDETERMINED TRANSMITTED CONTROL SIGNAL FOR CONTROLLING A MECHANISM, COMPRISING: SIGNAL RECEIVING MEANS RESPONSIVE TO A TRANSMITTED SIGNAL; FREQUENCY RESPONSIVE CIRCUIT MEANS COUPLED WITH SAID SIGNAL RECEIVING MEANS AND OPERABLE TO PRODUCE AN INITIAL PERIOD OF CONTROLLED CURRENT FLOW TO RESPONES TO A TRANSMITTING SIGNAL OF A FREQUENCY TO WHICH THE CIRCUIT MEANS IS TUNED; ELECTRICAL MOTOR MEANS INCLUDING A MAIN WINDING ENERGIZABLE IN RESPONSE TO SAID CURRENT FLOW AND OPERATIVELY COUPLED WITH SAID MECHANISM; AND AUXILIARY CIRCUIT MEANS COUPLED WITH SAID CIRCUIT MEANS FOR ESTABLISHING A PREDETERMINED SUSTAINED PERIOD OF SUCH CURRENT FLOW TO PROVIDE FOR MAINTAINING ENERGIZATION OF SAID MOTOR MEANS, SAID LAST RECITED MEANS COMPRISING AN AUXILIARY WINDING INDUCTIVELY COUPLED WITH SAID MAIN WINDING, SAID SUSTAINED PERIOD OF CURRENT FLOW BEING DERIVED FROM SUCH INDUCTIVE COUPLING.
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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 |