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US3260122A
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Gyroscopic apparatus
Assignee: Unisys Corp
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Filing: 1963-05-13
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Granted: 1966-07-12
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Expires: 1983-05-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Eugene S Rocks
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 09:26
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01C; G01C19/00; G01C19/02; G01C19/04; G01C19/28; G01C19/16; G01C19/20; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/12; Y10T74/1229; Y10T74/1261; Y10T74/1282
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
INERTIAL APPARATUS COMPRISING, (A) ROTOR MEANS, (B) ROTOR HOUSING MEANS HAVING A CAVITY OF SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME SHAPE AS THAT OF SAID ROTOR MEANS WITHIN WHICH SAID ROTOR MEANS IS POSITIONABLY DISPOSED, (C) FLUID WITHIN SAID CAVITY FOR SUPPORTING SAID ROTOR MEANS, (D) SUPPROT MEANS WITHIN WHICH SAID ROTOR HOUSING MEANS IS MOUNTED FOR ROTATION ABOUT AN AXIS, (E) MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID ROTOR HOUSING MEANS ABOUT SAID AXIS SO AS TO THEREBY ROTATE SAID FLUID AND SAID ROTOR MEANS, (F) MEANS INCLUDING FLUID PUMP MEANS WITHIN SAID ROTOR HOUSING MEANS FOR INTRODUCING SAID FLUID INTO SAID CAVITY UNDER PRESSURE TO MAINTAIN SAID ROTOR MEANS CENTERED WITHIN SAID CAVITY, AND (G) MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE RELATIVE ANGULAR MOVEMENT OF THE AXIS OF ROTATION OF SAID ROTOR MEANS WITH RESPECT TO THAT OF SAID ROTOR HOUSING MEANS FOR PROVIDING A SIGNAL REPRESENTATIVE THEREOF.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
INERTIAL APPARATUS COMPRISING, (A) ROTOR MEANS, (B) ROTOR HOUSING MEANS HAVING A CAVITY OF SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME SHAPE AS THAT OF SAID ROTOR MEANS WITHIN WHICH SAID ROTOR MEANS IS POSITIONABLY DISPOSED, (C) FLUID WITHIN SAID CAVITY FOR SUPPORTING SAID ROTOR MEANS, (D) SUPPROT MEANS WITHIN WHICH SAID ROTOR HOUSING MEANS IS MOUNTED FOR ROTATION ABOUT AN AXIS, (E) MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID ROTOR HOUSING MEANS ABOUT SAID AXIS SO AS TO THEREBY ROTATE SAID FLUID AND SAID ROTOR MEANS, (F) MEANS INCLUDING FLUID PUMP MEANS WITHIN SAID ROTOR HOUSING MEANS FOR INTRODUCING SAID FLUID INTO SAID CAVITY UNDER PRESSURE TO MAINTAIN SAID ROTOR MEANS CENTERED WITHIN SAID CAVITY, AND (G) MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE RELATIVE ANGULAR MOVEMENT OF THE AXIS OF ROTATION OF SAID ROTOR MEANS WITH RESPECT TO THAT OF SAID ROTOR HOUSING MEANS FOR PROVIDING A SIGNAL REPRESENTATIVE THEREOF.
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) | 1969-07-11 | 1970-01-10 | 1970-07-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-07-11 | 1974-01-10 | 1974-07-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-07-11 | 1978-01-10 | 1978-07-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |