US3268185A
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Light sensing device
Assignee: Bendix Corp
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Filing: 1962-04-02
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Granted: 1966-08-23
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Expires: 1982-04-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Alfred E Eckermann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 02:09
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01S; G01S3/00; G01S3/78; G01S3/782; G01S3/783; B; B64; B64G; B64G1/00; B64G1/22; B64G1/24; B64G1/36; B64G1/66
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
MEANS FOR CONTROLLING THE ATTITUDE OF ONE AXIS OF A SPACE VEHICLE RELATIVE TO THE SUN, COMPRISING A LIGHT SENSING DEVICE INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF LIGHT SENSITIVE ELEMENTS ARRANGED TO RECEIVE LIGHT RAYS OVER A SUBSTANTIAL SOLID ANGLE AND BEING CONNECTED TO PROVIDE ELECTRICAL SIGNALS CORRESPONDING TO THE ATTITUDE OF THE AXIS RELATIVE TO THE SUN WHEN THE LIGHT SENSITIVE ELEMENTS ARE UNEQUALLY ILLUMINATED BY LIGHT RAYS FROM THE SUN, MEANS FOR PROVIDING A BUCKING SIGNAL OPPOSING THE SIGNAL FROM THE LIGHT SENSING DEVICE, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE SUM OF THE SIGNALS FOR ORIENTING THE VEHICLE SO THAT THE AXIS IS IN AN ATTITUDE RELATIVE TO THE SUN CORRESPONDING TO THE BUCKING ISGNAL, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE LIGHT SENSING DEVICE FOR DETECTING ROTATION OF THE VEHICLE ABOUT THE AXIS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
MEANS FOR CONTROLLING THE ATTITUDE OF ONE AXIS OF A SPACE VEHICLE RELATIVE TO THE SUN, COMPRISING A LIGHT SENSING DEVICE INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF LIGHT SENSITIVE ELEMENTS ARRANGED TO RECEIVE LIGHT RAYS OVER A SUBSTANTIAL SOLID ANGLE AND BEING CONNECTED TO PROVIDE ELECTRICAL SIGNALS CORRESPONDING TO THE ATTITUDE OF THE AXIS RELATIVE TO THE SUN WHEN THE LIGHT SENSITIVE ELEMENTS ARE UNEQUALLY ILLUMINATED BY LIGHT RAYS FROM THE SUN, MEANS FOR PROVIDING A BUCKING SIGNAL OPPOSING THE SIGNAL FROM THE LIGHT SENSING DEVICE, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE SUM OF THE SIGNALS FOR ORIENTING THE VEHICLE SO THAT THE AXIS IS IN AN ATTITUDE RELATIVE TO THE SUN CORRESPONDING TO THE BUCKING ISGNAL, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE LIGHT SENSING DEVICE FOR DETECTING ROTATION OF THE VEHICLE ABOUT THE AXIS.
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) | 1969-08-22 | 1970-02-21 | 1970-08-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-22 | 1974-02-21 | 1974-08-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-22 | 1978-02-21 | 1978-08-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |