US3286958A
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Co-pilot navigation control
Assignee: Bell Aerospace Corp
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Filing: 1965-05-18
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Granted: 1966-11-22
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Expires: 1985-05-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James R Moran
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 11:48
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64C; B64C13/00; B64C13/02; B64C13/04; B64C13/12; B64C13/042; B64C13/0421; B64C27/00; B64C27/32; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20207; Y10T74/20372; Y10T74/20384
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
IN AN AIRCRAFT HAVING A CO-PILOT''S NAVIGATING CONTROL STICK FORESHORTENED RELATIVE TO THE PILOT''S NAVIGATING CONTROL STICK WHEREBY SAID PILOT''S CONTROL STICK PROVIDES A MECHANICAL ADVANTAGE OVER SAID CO-PILOT''S CONTROL STICK, SAID AIRCRAFT INCLUDING A VALVE CONTROLLED HYDRAULIC BOOST AMPLIFIER IN A NAVIGATION CONTROL SYSTEM BETWEEN SAID CONTROL STICKS AND A CONTROL SURFACE, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING: FIRST LINKAGE MEANS BETWEEN SAID PILOT''S CONTROL STICK AND SAID VALVE, AND SECOND LINKAGE MEANS BETWEEN SAID CO-PILOT''S CONTROL STICK AND SAID VALVE, SAID SECOND LINKAGE MEANS PROVIDING A MECHANICAL ADVANTAGE OVER SAID FIRST LINKAGE MEANS WHEREBY SAID RESPECTIVE CONTROL STICKS OBTAIN AN EQUAL NAVIGATIONAL RESPONSE FROM AN EQUAL ANGULAR MOVEMENT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
IN AN AIRCRAFT HAVING A CO-PILOT''S NAVIGATING CONTROL STICK FORESHORTENED RELATIVE TO THE PILOT''S NAVIGATING CONTROL STICK WHEREBY SAID PILOT''S CONTROL STICK PROVIDES A MECHANICAL ADVANTAGE OVER SAID CO-PILOT''S CONTROL STICK, SAID AIRCRAFT INCLUDING A VALVE CONTROLLED HYDRAULIC BOOST AMPLIFIER IN A NAVIGATION CONTROL SYSTEM BETWEEN SAID CONTROL STICKS AND A CONTROL SURFACE, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING: FIRST LINKAGE MEANS BETWEEN SAID PILOT''S CONTROL STICK AND SAID VALVE, AND SECOND LINKAGE MEANS BETWEEN SAID CO-PILOT''S CONTROL STICK AND SAID VALVE, SAID SECOND LINKAGE MEANS PROVIDING A MECHANICAL ADVANTAGE OVER SAID FIRST LINKAGE MEANS WHEREBY SAID RESPECTIVE CONTROL STICKS OBTAIN AN EQUAL NAVIGATIONAL RESPONSE FROM AN EQUAL ANGULAR MOVEMENT.
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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) | 1969-11-21 | 1970-05-23 | 1970-11-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-21 | 1974-05-23 | 1974-11-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-21 | 1978-05-23 | 1978-11-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |