US3315918A
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Hysteresis rod hinge
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-06-14
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Granted: 1967-04-25
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Expires: 1985-06-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Lee H Schwerdtfeger
- 👤 Serge N Samburoff
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 07:29
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64G; B64G1/00; B64G1/22; B64G1/24; B64G1/38; B64G1/28; B64G1/281; B64G1/64; B64G1/645; B64G1/6455
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
IN A SATELLITE OF SUBSTANTIALLY SPHERICAL FORM, AN APPARATUS FOR DISSIPATING THE ROTATIONAL ENERGY ABOUT ONE OF ITS AXES COMPRISING A FIXED CIRCUMFERENTIAL EXTERIOR BAND ON THE SATELLITE; A PLURALITY OF HYSTERESIS RODS; MEANS FOR ATTACHING THE RODS TO THE BAND FOR PIVOTAL MOVEMENT RELATIVE TO THE BAND; AND MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PIVOTAL MEANS TENDING TO SWING THE RODS ABOUT THE PIVOT WHEN SAID RODS ARE IN A POSITION TANGENT TO THE SATELLITE AND TO DAMPEN THE PIVOTAL MOVEMENT AND POSITION THE RODS NORMAL TO THE SATELLITE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
88 words
IN A SATELLITE OF SUBSTANTIALLY SPHERICAL FORM, AN APPARATUS FOR DISSIPATING THE ROTATIONAL ENERGY ABOUT ONE OF ITS AXES COMPRISING A FIXED CIRCUMFERENTIAL EXTERIOR BAND ON THE SATELLITE; A PLURALITY OF HYSTERESIS RODS; MEANS FOR ATTACHING THE RODS TO THE BAND FOR PIVOTAL MOVEMENT RELATIVE TO THE BAND; AND MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PIVOTAL MEANS TENDING TO SWING THE RODS ABOUT THE PIVOT WHEN SAID RODS ARE IN A POSITION TANGENT TO THE SATELLITE AND TO DAMPEN THE PIVOTAL MOVEMENT AND POSITION THE RODS NORMAL TO THE SATELLITE.
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) | 1970-04-24 | 1970-10-24 | 1971-04-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-04-24 | 1974-10-24 | 1975-04-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-04-24 | 1978-10-24 | 1979-04-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |