US3237193A
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Image producing apparatus
Assignee: Unisys Corp
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Filing: 1962-01-08
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Granted: 1966-02-22
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Expires: 1982-01-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Robert S Curry
- 👤 Gold Theodore
- 👤 Reuben P Snodgrass
- 👤 Ivar S Westerback
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 19:26
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01S; G01S1/00; G01S1/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
AN AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENT SYSTEM FOR SUPPLY TO A HUMAN PILOT REPRESENTATION IN WHOLE OR IN PART OF A RUNWAY WHICH WILL APPEAR TO THE PILOT LOOKING THROUGH HIS WINDSHIELD TO BE MATCHED TO THE CORRESPONDING PART OF THE ACTUAL RUNWAY ON WHICH THE PILOT''S EYES ARE FOCUSED, SAID INSTRUMENT SYSTEM COMPRISING MEANS FOR CREATING AT ANY AND ALL TIMES WHILE IN OPERATION AND IRRESPECTIVE OF AIRCRAFT LOCATION WITH RESPECT TO AN ACTUAL RUNWAY ON THE GROUND A CUE IMAGE OF PRESCRIBED CONFIGURATION CORRESPONDING TO AT LEAST SOME PORTION OR PORTIONS OF A RUNWAY, MEANS FOR VARYING THE SIZE OF SAID CUE IMAGE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DISTANCE FROM THE AIRCRAFT TO THE RUNWAY BEING APPROACHED WHEREBY TO MAINTAIN A MATCH IN SIZE DURING APPROACH, MEANS FOR VARYING THE PERSPECTIVE APPEARANCE OF SAID CUE IMAGE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LATERAL DEPARTURES OF THE AIRCRAFT FROM A SELECTED APPROACH PATH
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
AN AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENT SYSTEM FOR SUPPLY TO A HUMAN PILOT REPRESENTATION IN WHOLE OR IN PART OF A RUNWAY WHICH WILL APPEAR TO THE PILOT LOOKING THROUGH HIS WINDSHIELD TO BE MATCHED TO THE CORRESPONDING PART OF THE ACTUAL RUNWAY ON WHICH THE PILOT''S EYES ARE FOCUSED, SAID INSTRUMENT SYSTEM COMPRISING MEANS FOR CREATING AT ANY AND ALL TIMES WHILE IN OPERATION AND IRRESPECTIVE OF AIRCRAFT LOCATION WITH RESPECT TO AN ACTUAL RUNWAY ON THE GROUND A CUE IMAGE OF PRESCRIBED CONFIGURATION CORRESPONDING TO AT LEAST SOME PORTION OR PORTIONS OF A RUNWAY, MEANS FOR VARYING THE SIZE OF SAID CUE IMAGE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DISTANCE FROM THE AIRCRAFT TO THE RUNWAY BEING APPROACHED WHEREBY TO MAINTAIN A MATCH IN SIZE DURING APPROACH, MEANS FOR VARYING THE PERSPECTIVE APPEARANCE OF SAID CUE IMAGE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LATERAL DEPARTURES OF THE AIRCRAFT FROM A SELECTED APPROACH PATH
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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) | 1969-02-21 | 1969-08-23 | 1970-02-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-02-21 | 1973-08-23 | 1974-02-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-02-21 | 1977-08-23 | 1978-02-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |