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US3259822A
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Gimbal error corrected gyroscopic system
Assignee: Unisys Corp
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Filing: 1963-09-13
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Granted: 1966-07-05
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Expires: 1983-09-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William W Burmeister
- 👤 Richard K Radtke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 17:37
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01C; G01C19/00; G01C19/02; G01C19/34; G01C19/36; G01C19/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
199 words
IN A GYROSCOPIC DATA TRANSMISSION SYSTEM, (A) A GYROSCOPE, (B) DATA TRANSMISSION MEANS INCLUDING A TRANSMITTER CONNECTED TO SAID GYROSCOPE, A RECEIVER AND A CONNECTING CIRCUIT CONNECTED IN MULTI-CIRCUIT FASHION BETWEEN SAID TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER, SAID TRANSMITTER BEING ADAPTED TO PROVIDE AN OUTPUT SIGNAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE RELATIVE POSITION OF SAID GYROSCOPE WHICH SIGNAL IS NORMALLY IN ERROR DEPENDENT UPON THE GIMBAL CONFIGURATION AND THE ATTITUDE OF THE GYROSCOPE, (C) MEANS FOR PROVIDING AN ATTITUDE SIGNAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ATTITUDE OF SAID GYROSCOPE, (D) AND ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT MEANS RESPONSIVE TO SAID ATTITUDE SIGNAL AND COUPLED TO A PORTION OF SAID DATA TRANSMISSION MEANS FOR PROVIDING A COMPENSATING SIGNAL WHICH EFFECTIVELY COMPENSATES FOR SAID ERROR DUE TO THE GIMBAL CONFIGURATION AND ATTITUDE OF THE GYROSCOPE, THE IMPEDANCE OF SAID ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT MEANS BEING VARIABLE IN RESPONSE TO CHANGES IN SAID ATTITUDE SIGNAL BY VIRTUE OF THE FACT THAT SAID CIRCUIT INCLUDES A MULTI-ELECTRODE ELECTRONIC DEVICE WHICH ITSELF PRESENTS, BETWEEN A FIRST PAIR OF ITS ELECTRODES, AN IMPEDANCE TO CURRENT FLOW INTERNALLY OF THE DEVICE BETWEEN THESE ELECTRODES THAT MAY BE VARIED BY VARYING A POTENTIAL DIFFERENCE APPLIED BETWEEN A SECOND PAIR OF ITS ELECTRODES CONNECTED TO RECEIVE SAID ATTITUDE SIGNAL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
199 words
IN A GYROSCOPIC DATA TRANSMISSION SYSTEM, (A) A GYROSCOPE, (B) DATA TRANSMISSION MEANS INCLUDING A TRANSMITTER CONNECTED TO SAID GYROSCOPE, A RECEIVER AND A CONNECTING CIRCUIT CONNECTED IN MULTI-CIRCUIT FASHION BETWEEN SAID TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER, SAID TRANSMITTER BEING ADAPTED TO PROVIDE AN OUTPUT SIGNAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE RELATIVE POSITION OF SAID GYROSCOPE WHICH SIGNAL IS NORMALLY IN ERROR DEPENDENT UPON THE GIMBAL CONFIGURATION AND THE ATTITUDE OF THE GYROSCOPE, (C) MEANS FOR PROVIDING AN ATTITUDE SIGNAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ATTITUDE OF SAID GYROSCOPE, (D) AND ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT MEANS RESPONSIVE TO SAID ATTITUDE SIGNAL AND COUPLED TO A PORTION OF SAID DATA TRANSMISSION MEANS FOR PROVIDING A COMPENSATING SIGNAL WHICH EFFECTIVELY COMPENSATES FOR SAID ERROR DUE TO THE GIMBAL CONFIGURATION AND ATTITUDE OF THE GYROSCOPE, THE IMPEDANCE OF SAID ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT MEANS BEING VARIABLE IN RESPONSE TO CHANGES IN SAID ATTITUDE SIGNAL BY VIRTUE OF THE FACT THAT SAID CIRCUIT INCLUDES A MULTI-ELECTRODE ELECTRONIC DEVICE WHICH ITSELF PRESENTS, BETWEEN A FIRST PAIR OF ITS ELECTRODES, AN IMPEDANCE TO CURRENT FLOW INTERNALLY OF THE DEVICE BETWEEN THESE ELECTRODES THAT MAY BE VARIED BY VARYING A POTENTIAL DIFFERENCE APPLIED BETWEEN A SECOND PAIR OF ITS ELECTRODES CONNECTED TO RECEIVE SAID ATTITUDE SIGNAL.
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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) | 1969-07-04 | 1970-01-03 | 1970-07-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-07-04 | 1974-01-03 | 1974-07-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-07-04 | 1978-01-03 | 1978-07-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |