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Automatic pilotage system for an aircraft or missile
Assignee: Thales SA
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Filing: 1963-05-14
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Granted: 1966-04-05
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Expires: 1983-05-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Tilly Henri Francois Pierre Le
- 👤 Michel Louis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 23:04
CPC Classifications
G; G05; G05D; G05D1/00; G05D1/04; G05D1/06; G05D1/0607; G05D1/0646; G01; G01S; G01S13/00; G01S13/88; G01S13/93; G01S13/933; G01S13/935
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
AN AIRBORNE PILOTAGE SYSTEM FOR LOW-FLYING AIRCRAFT, COMPRISING ABOARD A CRAFT VARIABLE PITCH ANGLE EQUIPPED WITH SAID SYSTEM: RADAR TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING MEANS FOR SCANNING THE SPACE BELOW AND AHEAD OF THE CRAFT ALONG AN ARCUATE GUARD CURVE LYING IN A VERTICAL PLANE BETWEEN SAID CRAFT AND THE GROUND WITH A CONCAVE SIDE FACING THE CRAFT AND WITH A PREDETERMINED ORIENTATION RELATIVE THERETO; COMPUTER MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID RECEIVING MEANS FOR CALCULATING THE MAGNITUDE AND SIGN OF THE DISTANCE OF TERRAIN FORMATIONS, DETECTED IN THE VICINITY OF SAID GUARD CURVE, FROM SAID CURVE IN RADIAL DIRECTION OF THE LATTER;
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
AN AIRBORNE PILOTAGE SYSTEM FOR LOW-FLYING AIRCRAFT, COMPRISING ABOARD A CRAFT VARIABLE PITCH ANGLE EQUIPPED WITH SAID SYSTEM: RADAR TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING MEANS FOR SCANNING THE SPACE BELOW AND AHEAD OF THE CRAFT ALONG AN ARCUATE GUARD CURVE LYING IN A VERTICAL PLANE BETWEEN SAID CRAFT AND THE GROUND WITH A CONCAVE SIDE FACING THE CRAFT AND WITH A PREDETERMINED ORIENTATION RELATIVE THERETO; COMPUTER MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID RECEIVING MEANS FOR CALCULATING THE MAGNITUDE AND SIGN OF THE DISTANCE OF TERRAIN FORMATIONS, DETECTED IN THE VICINITY OF SAID GUARD CURVE, FROM SAID CURVE IN RADIAL DIRECTION OF THE LATTER;
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) | 1969-04-04 | 1969-10-04 | 1970-04-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-04-04 | 1973-10-04 | 1974-04-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-04-04 | 1977-10-04 | 1978-04-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |