US3277706A
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Wind direction and velocity indicator
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-08-26
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Granted: 1966-10-11
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Expires: 1983-08-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard W Godet
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 23:04
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01P; G01P13/00; G01P13/02; G01P5/00; G01P5/02; G01P5/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
A WIND VELOCITY INDICATOR COMPRISING A WIND DISPLACEABLE TRANSMITTER HAVING A SHAFT, A WIND RESPONSIVE SPHERE ATTACHED TO SAID SHAFT, A MOUNTING, RETAINER MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID SHAFT SWIVELLY SUPPORTED BY SAID MOUNTING AND MOVABLY RETAINING SAID SHAFT TO SAID MOUNTING, AND WIND VELOCITY INDICATING MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID SHAFT AND ADAPTED UPON ACTUATING OF SAID TRANSMITTER TO INDICATE THE VELOCITY OF THE WIND, AND VELOCITY INDICATING MEANS EMBODYING A DIFFERENTIAL TRANSFORMER ATTACHED TO SAID SHAFT HAVING A NON-MAGNETIC SLEEVE, A PRIMARY COIL AND TWO SECONDARY COILS AT OPPOSIE SIDES OF SAID PRIMARY COIL AND EXTENDING AROUND SAID SLEEVE, A CORE MOVABLY EXTENDING INTO SAID SLEEVE, A DISH-SHAPED MEMBER BELOW SAID NORMALLY IN CONTACT WITH SAID CORE, SAID CORE BEING MOVED RELATIVE TO SAID SECONDARY COILS BY SAID DISH-SHAPED MEMBER WHEN SAID SHAFT IS DISPLACED BY THE WIND, A METER TO INDICATE WIND VELOCITY, AND ELECTRICITY CONDUCTING MEANS CONNECTED TO
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
A WIND VELOCITY INDICATOR COMPRISING A WIND DISPLACEABLE TRANSMITTER HAVING A SHAFT, A WIND RESPONSIVE SPHERE ATTACHED TO SAID SHAFT, A MOUNTING, RETAINER MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID SHAFT SWIVELLY SUPPORTED BY SAID MOUNTING AND MOVABLY RETAINING SAID SHAFT TO SAID MOUNTING, AND WIND VELOCITY INDICATING MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID SHAFT AND ADAPTED UPON ACTUATING OF SAID TRANSMITTER TO INDICATE THE VELOCITY OF THE WIND, AND VELOCITY INDICATING MEANS EMBODYING A DIFFERENTIAL TRANSFORMER ATTACHED TO SAID SHAFT HAVING A NON-MAGNETIC SLEEVE, A PRIMARY COIL AND TWO SECONDARY COILS AT OPPOSIE SIDES OF SAID PRIMARY COIL AND EXTENDING AROUND SAID SLEEVE, A CORE MOVABLY EXTENDING INTO SAID SLEEVE, A DISH-SHAPED MEMBER BELOW SAID NORMALLY IN CONTACT WITH SAID CORE, SAID CORE BEING MOVED RELATIVE TO SAID SECONDARY COILS BY SAID DISH-SHAPED MEMBER WHEN SAID SHAFT IS DISPLACED BY THE WIND, A METER TO INDICATE WIND VELOCITY, AND ELECTRICITY CONDUCTING MEANS CONNECTED TO
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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) | 1969-10-10 | 1970-04-11 | 1970-10-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-10 | 1974-04-11 | 1974-10-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-10 | 1978-04-11 | 1978-10-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |