US3230348A
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Missile guidance system
Assignee: Unisys Corp
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Filing: 1951-09-01
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Granted: 1966-01-18
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Expires: 1971-09-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Edmund B Hammond
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 08:11
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41G; F41G7/00; F41G7/20; F41G7/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
IN A CONTROL SYSTEM FOR AN AIRCRAFT ADAPTED TO LAUNCH MISSILES OF THE BEAM-RIDING TYPE COMPRISING AUTOMATIC RADIO TRACKING MEANS FOR TRACKING A SELECTED TARGET AND THEREBY ESTABLISHING A RADIO LINE OF SIGHT FROM SAID AIRCRAFT TO SAID TARGET, MEANS INCLUDING A FIRST GYROSCOPE FOR STABILIZING SAID LINE OF SIGH IN SPACE, MEANS INCLUDING A LEAD ANGLE COMPUTER AND A SECOND GYROSCOPE CONTROLLED BY THE OUTPUT OF SAID COMPUTER FOR ESTABLISHING A LINE IN SPACE CORRESPONDING TO A COMPUTED AIRCRAFT HEADING AND MEANS CONTROLLED BY SAID LAST-MENTIONED MEANS FOR MEASURING OFF-HEADING CONDITIONS OF THE AIRCRAFT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
95 words
IN A CONTROL SYSTEM FOR AN AIRCRAFT ADAPTED TO LAUNCH MISSILES OF THE BEAM-RIDING TYPE COMPRISING AUTOMATIC RADIO TRACKING MEANS FOR TRACKING A SELECTED TARGET AND THEREBY ESTABLISHING A RADIO LINE OF SIGHT FROM SAID AIRCRAFT TO SAID TARGET, MEANS INCLUDING A FIRST GYROSCOPE FOR STABILIZING SAID LINE OF SIGH IN SPACE, MEANS INCLUDING A LEAD ANGLE COMPUTER AND A SECOND GYROSCOPE CONTROLLED BY THE OUTPUT OF SAID COMPUTER FOR ESTABLISHING A LINE IN SPACE CORRESPONDING TO A COMPUTED AIRCRAFT HEADING AND MEANS CONTROLLED BY SAID LAST-MENTIONED MEANS FOR MEASURING OFF-HEADING CONDITIONS OF THE AIRCRAFT.
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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 |