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US3229532A
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Free gyro fitted with two-axis and preset caging mechanism
Assignee: General Precision Inc
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Filing: 1960-01-18
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Granted: 1966-01-18
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Expires: 1980-01-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald G Langley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 07:28
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01C; G01C19/00; G01C19/02; G01C19/04; G01C19/26; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/12; Y10T74/1204
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A GYRO HAVING A HOUSING WITH AN OUTER GIMBAL ROTATABLY SUPPORTED BY SAID HOUSING, AN INNER CAGING RING ROTATABLY SUPPORTED BY THE OUTER GIMBAL ON AN INNER AXIS ROTATION IN AXIAL ALIGNMENT WITH AND SUBSTANTIALLY PERPENDICULAR TO THE AXIS OF ROTATION OF THE OUTER GIMBAL, A MOTOR DRIVEN ROTOR ROTATABLY SUPPORTED BY THE INNER CAGING RING, A CAGING MECHANISM INCLUDING A CAGING MEMBER RECIPROCATIVELY AND ROTATABLY SUPPORTED BY THE HOUSING, CO-AXIALLY WITH THE AXIS OF ROTATION OF THE OUTER GIMBAL, SAID INNER CAGING RING HAVING AN OPENING THERETHROUH OPERATIVE TO RECEIVE A PORTION OF THE CAGING MEMBER, THE INNER CAGING RING HAVING PROJECTING MEANS ATTACHED THERETO OPERATIVE TO ROTATE THE INNER CAGING RING, TO ALIGN THE OPENING THROUGH THE INNER CAGING RING WITH THE AXIS OF ROTATION OF THE CAGING MEMBER, WHEN SAID PROJECTING MEANS IS IN CONTACT WITH THE ROTATING PROJECTING END OF THE CAGING MEMBER, SAID PROJECTING MEANS BEING
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A GYRO HAVING A HOUSING WITH AN OUTER GIMBAL ROTATABLY SUPPORTED BY SAID HOUSING, AN INNER CAGING RING ROTATABLY SUPPORTED BY THE OUTER GIMBAL ON AN INNER AXIS ROTATION IN AXIAL ALIGNMENT WITH AND SUBSTANTIALLY PERPENDICULAR TO THE AXIS OF ROTATION OF THE OUTER GIMBAL, A MOTOR DRIVEN ROTOR ROTATABLY SUPPORTED BY THE INNER CAGING RING, A CAGING MECHANISM INCLUDING A CAGING MEMBER RECIPROCATIVELY AND ROTATABLY SUPPORTED BY THE HOUSING, CO-AXIALLY WITH THE AXIS OF ROTATION OF THE OUTER GIMBAL, SAID INNER CAGING RING HAVING AN OPENING THERETHROUH OPERATIVE TO RECEIVE A PORTION OF THE CAGING MEMBER, THE INNER CAGING RING HAVING PROJECTING MEANS ATTACHED THERETO OPERATIVE TO ROTATE THE INNER CAGING RING, TO ALIGN THE OPENING THROUGH THE INNER CAGING RING WITH THE AXIS OF ROTATION OF THE CAGING MEMBER, WHEN SAID PROJECTING MEANS IS IN CONTACT WITH THE ROTATING PROJECTING END OF THE CAGING MEMBER, SAID PROJECTING MEANS BEING
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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) | 1969-01-17 | 1969-07-19 | 1970-01-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-17 | 1973-07-19 | 1974-01-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-17 | 1977-07-19 | 1978-01-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |