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US3232121A
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Gyroscope
Assignee: Model Engineering and Manufacturing Corp
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Filing: 1962-06-13
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Granted: 1966-02-01
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Expires: 1982-06-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Warren H Todter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 09:05
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01C; G01C19/00; G01C19/02; G01C19/025; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/12; Y10T74/1204; Y10T74/1207; Y10T74/1282
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
A GYROSCOPE ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A GIMBAL SYSTEM, A ROTOR SUPPORTED ON SAID GIMBAL SYSTEM AND INCLUDING A SHAFT LOCATED IN THE AXIS OF ROTATION THEREOF, A DRIVE MECHANISM COMPRISING A COIL SPRING HAVING A CENTRALLY LOCATED DRIVE SHAFT FIXED THERETO IN AXIAL ALIGNMENT WITH SAID ROTOR SHAFT, SAID DRIVE SHAFT BEING AXIALLY MOVABLE TO DISPLACE THE CENTER OF SAID SPRING, AND COMPLEMENTARY COUPLING MEANS ON THE ADJACENT ENDS OF SAID ROTOR AND DRIVE SHAFTS ADAPTED TO BE COUPLED UPON DISPLACING THE CENTER OF SAID SPRING LATERALLY TO AN OUT-OF-PLANE POSITION PROVIDING A CAGING AND DRIVING COUPLING THEREBETWEEN, SAID COUPLING MEANS BEING SO CONSTRUCTED THAT WHEN THE SPRING CEASES TO EXERT ITS DRIVING FORCE SAID COUPLING MEANS MAY UNCOUPLED AND SAID SPRING RETURN TO IN-PLANE POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
A GYROSCOPE ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A GIMBAL SYSTEM, A ROTOR SUPPORTED ON SAID GIMBAL SYSTEM AND INCLUDING A SHAFT LOCATED IN THE AXIS OF ROTATION THEREOF, A DRIVE MECHANISM COMPRISING A COIL SPRING HAVING A CENTRALLY LOCATED DRIVE SHAFT FIXED THERETO IN AXIAL ALIGNMENT WITH SAID ROTOR SHAFT, SAID DRIVE SHAFT BEING AXIALLY MOVABLE TO DISPLACE THE CENTER OF SAID SPRING, AND COMPLEMENTARY COUPLING MEANS ON THE ADJACENT ENDS OF SAID ROTOR AND DRIVE SHAFTS ADAPTED TO BE COUPLED UPON DISPLACING THE CENTER OF SAID SPRING LATERALLY TO AN OUT-OF-PLANE POSITION PROVIDING A CAGING AND DRIVING COUPLING THEREBETWEEN, SAID COUPLING MEANS BEING SO CONSTRUCTED THAT WHEN THE SPRING CEASES TO EXERT ITS DRIVING FORCE SAID COUPLING MEANS MAY UNCOUPLED AND SAID SPRING RETURN TO IN-PLANE POSITION.
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) | 1969-01-31 | 1969-08-02 | 1970-02-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-31 | 1973-08-02 | 1974-02-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-31 | 1977-08-02 | 1978-02-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |