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US3247726A
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Gyroscopic device
Assignee: Clary Corp
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Filing: 1962-02-21
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Granted: 1966-04-26
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Expires: 1982-02-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George F East
- 👤 Joseph P Walters
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 22:17
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01C; G01C19/00; G01C19/02; G01C19/025; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/12; Y10T74/1204; Y10T74/1207
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
A GYROSCOPE DEVICE COMPRISING A ROTOR HAVING A FIRST COUPLING PART, MEANS SUPPORTING SAID ROTOR FOR ROTATION ABOUT A SPIN AXIS AND FOR MOVEMENT ABOUT MUTUALLY PERPENDICULAR AXES, A HOLLOW SPINDLE, MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID SPINDLE, A SCREW THREADED MEMBER SLIDEABLE AXIALLY IN SAID SPINDLE, MEANS FOR PREVENTING ROTATION OF SAID SCREW THREADED MEMBER RELATIVE TO SAID SPINDLE, A SECOND COUPLING PART CARRIED BY SAID SCREW THREADED MEMBER, MEANS NORMALLY MAINTAINING SAID SECOND COUPLING PART IN COUPLING ENGAGEMENT WITH SID FIRST COUPLING PART, MEANS CARRIED BY SAID SCREW THREADED MEMBER AND SAID ROTOR EFFECTIVE WHEN SAID COUPLING PARTS ARE COUPLED TOGETHER TO CAGE SAID ROTOR SUPPORTING MEANS, A NUT MEMBER THREADED OVER SAID SCREW THREADED MEMBER, AND MEANS FOR GUIDING SAID NUT MEMBER FOR AXIAL MOVEMENT FROM ONE LIMIT TO ANOTHER LIMIT AND FOR PREVENTING ROTATION OF SAID NUT MEMBER, SAID NUT MEMBER BEING EFFECTIVE UPON REACHING SAID OTHER LIMIT OF ITS AXIAL MOVEMENT TO MOVE SAID SCREW THREADED MEMBER AXIALLY WHEREBY TO UNCOUPLE SAID COUPLING PARTS AND TO UNCAGE SAID ROTOR SUPPORTING MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
A GYROSCOPE DEVICE COMPRISING A ROTOR HAVING A FIRST COUPLING PART, MEANS SUPPORTING SAID ROTOR FOR ROTATION ABOUT A SPIN AXIS AND FOR MOVEMENT ABOUT MUTUALLY PERPENDICULAR AXES, A HOLLOW SPINDLE, MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID SPINDLE, A SCREW THREADED MEMBER SLIDEABLE AXIALLY IN SAID SPINDLE, MEANS FOR PREVENTING ROTATION OF SAID SCREW THREADED MEMBER RELATIVE TO SAID SPINDLE, A SECOND COUPLING PART CARRIED BY SAID SCREW THREADED MEMBER, MEANS NORMALLY MAINTAINING SAID SECOND COUPLING PART IN COUPLING ENGAGEMENT WITH SID FIRST COUPLING PART, MEANS CARRIED BY SAID SCREW THREADED MEMBER AND SAID ROTOR EFFECTIVE WHEN SAID COUPLING PARTS ARE COUPLED TOGETHER TO CAGE SAID ROTOR SUPPORTING MEANS, A NUT MEMBER THREADED OVER SAID SCREW THREADED MEMBER, AND MEANS FOR GUIDING SAID NUT MEMBER FOR AXIAL MOVEMENT FROM ONE LIMIT TO ANOTHER LIMIT AND FOR PREVENTING ROTATION OF SAID NUT MEMBER, SAID NUT MEMBER BEING EFFECTIVE UPON REACHING SAID OTHER LIMIT OF ITS AXIAL MOVEMENT TO MOVE SAID SCREW THREADED MEMBER AXIALLY WHEREBY TO UNCOUPLE SAID COUPLING PARTS AND TO UNCAGE SAID ROTOR SUPPORTING MEANS.
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) | 1969-04-25 | 1969-10-25 | 1970-04-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-04-25 | 1973-10-25 | 1974-04-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-04-25 | 1977-10-25 | 1978-04-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |