US3278680A
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Camera system for recording aircraft landings
Assignee: Ampex Corp
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Filing: 1963-06-05
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Granted: 1966-10-11
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Expires: 1983-06-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold G Hummel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 22:31
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B19/00; G09B19/16; G09B19/165; G03; G03B; G03B15/00; G03B15/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
A SYSTEM FOR MONITORING THE APPROACH OF AN AIRCRAFT TOWARD A LANDING SURFACE ELEMENT, COMPRISING: A FIRST CAMERA MOUNTED ON SAID LANDING SURFACE ELEMENT WITH THE AXIS OF THE FIELD OF VIEW OF SAID CAMERA SUBSTANTIALLY COINCIDENT WITH THE CORRECT APPROACH PATH OF SAID AIRCRAFT; A DISPLAY BOARD BEARING INFORMATION TO BE RECORDED; A SECOND CAMERA TRAINED ON SAID DISPLAY BOARD; AND MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY COMBINING THE IMAGES PRODUCED BY SAID CAMERAS TO PROVIDE A COMPOSITE PICTURE INCLUDING PORTIONS OF BOTH IMAGES.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
82 words
A SYSTEM FOR MONITORING THE APPROACH OF AN AIRCRAFT TOWARD A LANDING SURFACE ELEMENT, COMPRISING: A FIRST CAMERA MOUNTED ON SAID LANDING SURFACE ELEMENT WITH THE AXIS OF THE FIELD OF VIEW OF SAID CAMERA SUBSTANTIALLY COINCIDENT WITH THE CORRECT APPROACH PATH OF SAID AIRCRAFT; A DISPLAY BOARD BEARING INFORMATION TO BE RECORDED; A SECOND CAMERA TRAINED ON SAID DISPLAY BOARD; AND MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY COMBINING THE IMAGES PRODUCED BY SAID CAMERAS TO PROVIDE A COMPOSITE PICTURE INCLUDING PORTIONS OF BOTH IMAGES.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
No citation records indexed.
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 |