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US3286259A
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Assignee: Goodyear Aerospace Corp
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Filing: 1964-04-30
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Granted: 1966-11-15
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Expires: 1984-04-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert R Carman
- 👤 Rottmayer Earl
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 17:17
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01Q; H01Q15/00; H01Q15/14; H01Q15/16; H01Q15/161
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
IN A FOLDABLE REFLECTOR ADAPTABLE FOR A SPACE ENVIRONMENT THE COMBINATION OF A SUBSTANTIALLY CYLINDRICALLY SHAPED HUB HAVING AN ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE REFLECTIVE TOP SURFACE, PIVOT MEANS OPERATIVELY MOUNTED AT EQUALLY SPACED POINTS AROUND THE CIRCUMFERENCE OF SAID HUB SUBSTANTIALLY ADJACENT TO SAID REFLECTIVE TOP SURFACE THEREOF, A PLURALITY OF RIBS EACH HAVING SUBSTANTIALLY CURVATURE OF THE CIRCUMFERENCE OF SAID HUB AND BEING OF ABOUT 1/2 THE LENGTH THEREOF WITH ONE RIB PIVOTALLY MOUNTED TO EACH OF SAID PIVOT MEANS SO THAT WHEN PIVOTED INWARDLY THE RIBS TEND TO COME INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH THE OUTER SURFACE OF SAID HUB EXCEPT THAT THE PIVOTAL PLANE OF THE RIBS IS IN ANGLED RELATIONSHIP WITH RESPECT TO THE REFLECTIVE TOP SURFACE OF SAID HUB SO THAT SAID RIBS STACK ON TOP OF EACH
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
IN A FOLDABLE REFLECTOR ADAPTABLE FOR A SPACE ENVIRONMENT THE COMBINATION OF A SUBSTANTIALLY CYLINDRICALLY SHAPED HUB HAVING AN ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE REFLECTIVE TOP SURFACE, PIVOT MEANS OPERATIVELY MOUNTED AT EQUALLY SPACED POINTS AROUND THE CIRCUMFERENCE OF SAID HUB SUBSTANTIALLY ADJACENT TO SAID REFLECTIVE TOP SURFACE THEREOF, A PLURALITY OF RIBS EACH HAVING SUBSTANTIALLY CURVATURE OF THE CIRCUMFERENCE OF SAID HUB AND BEING OF ABOUT 1/2 THE LENGTH THEREOF WITH ONE RIB PIVOTALLY MOUNTED TO EACH OF SAID PIVOT MEANS SO THAT WHEN PIVOTED INWARDLY THE RIBS TEND TO COME INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH THE OUTER SURFACE OF SAID HUB EXCEPT THAT THE PIVOTAL PLANE OF THE RIBS IS IN ANGLED RELATIONSHIP WITH RESPECT TO THE REFLECTIVE TOP SURFACE OF SAID HUB SO THAT SAID RIBS STACK ON TOP OF EACH
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) | 1969-11-14 | 1970-05-16 | 1970-11-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-14 | 1974-05-16 | 1974-11-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-14 | 1978-05-16 | 1978-11-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |