US3241145A
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Tethered hovering communication platform with composite tethering cable used for microwave and power trans-mission
Assignee: US Industries Inc
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Filing: 1963-07-03
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Granted: 1966-03-15
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Expires: 1983-07-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Petrides Thracy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 09:36
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01P; H01P5/00; H01P5/08; B; B64; B64C; B64C39/00; B64C39/02; B64C39/022; H01P3/00; H01P3/02; H01P3/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
A TETHERED ROTARY WING HOVERING PLATFORM COMPRISING A BODY MEMBER WITH LIFTING BLADES ROTATABLY SUPPORTED THEREON, ELECTRIC DRIVE MOTOR MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID BLADES, ANTENNA MEANS SUPPORTED ON SAID BODY FOR THE RECEPTION AND TRANSMISSION OF MICROWAVE RADIO SIGNALS, A VARIABLE LENGTH COMPOSITE TETHER CABLE CONNECTED TO SAID BODY MEMBER AND ADAPTED TO TRANSMIT ELECTRICAL POWER FROM A GROUND BASE SUPPLY TO ENERGIZE SAID DRIVE MOTOR AND TO TRANSMIT MICROWAVE RADIO SIGNALS BETWEEN A GROUND BASE MICROWAVE STATION AND SAID ANTENNA,
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
81 words
A TETHERED ROTARY WING HOVERING PLATFORM COMPRISING A BODY MEMBER WITH LIFTING BLADES ROTATABLY SUPPORTED THEREON, ELECTRIC DRIVE MOTOR MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID BLADES, ANTENNA MEANS SUPPORTED ON SAID BODY FOR THE RECEPTION AND TRANSMISSION OF MICROWAVE RADIO SIGNALS, A VARIABLE LENGTH COMPOSITE TETHER CABLE CONNECTED TO SAID BODY MEMBER AND ADAPTED TO TRANSMIT ELECTRICAL POWER FROM A GROUND BASE SUPPLY TO ENERGIZE SAID DRIVE MOTOR AND TO TRANSMIT MICROWAVE RADIO SIGNALS BETWEEN A GROUND BASE MICROWAVE STATION AND SAID ANTENNA,
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) | 1969-03-14 | 1969-09-13 | 1970-03-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-14 | 1973-09-13 | 1974-03-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-14 | 1977-09-13 | 1978-03-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |