US3312422A
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Satellite control apparatus
Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp
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Filing: 1961-07-28
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Granted: 1967-04-04
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Expires: 1981-07-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur L Simmons
- 👤 David W Roese
- 👤 John J Buckley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 08:59
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64G; B64G1/00; B64G1/22; B64G1/24; B64G1/28; B64G1/244
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
IN SATELLITE CONTROL APPARATUS FOR REGULATING EITHER ONE OF THE ANGULAR VELOCITY AND ORIENTATION OF A SATELLITE IN SPACE THE COMBINATION OF, A GIMBALED MEMBER ROTATABLY MOUNTED IN RELATION TO SAID SATELLITE, MEANS CONNECTED BETWEEN SAID MEMBER AND SAID SATELLITE TO PROVIDE ROTATION OF SAID MEMBER WITH RESPECT TO SAID SATELLITE IN AN OSCILLATORY MANNER BETWEEN PREDETERMINED LIMITS OF ANGULAR ROTATION AND INERTIA MEANS ACTING IN COOPERATION WITH SAID MEMBER TO CHANGE THE ANGULAR MOMENT OF INERTIA OF SAID MEMBER IN CORRELATION TO THE ANGULAR ROTATION OF SAID MEMBER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
IN SATELLITE CONTROL APPARATUS FOR REGULATING EITHER ONE OF THE ANGULAR VELOCITY AND ORIENTATION OF A SATELLITE IN SPACE THE COMBINATION OF, A GIMBALED MEMBER ROTATABLY MOUNTED IN RELATION TO SAID SATELLITE, MEANS CONNECTED BETWEEN SAID MEMBER AND SAID SATELLITE TO PROVIDE ROTATION OF SAID MEMBER WITH RESPECT TO SAID SATELLITE IN AN OSCILLATORY MANNER BETWEEN PREDETERMINED LIMITS OF ANGULAR ROTATION AND INERTIA MEANS ACTING IN COOPERATION WITH SAID MEMBER TO CHANGE THE ANGULAR MOMENT OF INERTIA OF SAID MEMBER IN CORRELATION TO THE ANGULAR ROTATION OF SAID MEMBER.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1970-04-03 | 1970-10-03 | 1971-04-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-04-03 | 1974-10-03 | 1975-04-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-04-03 | 1978-10-03 | 1979-04-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |