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US3324940A
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Thermal control mechanism
Assignee: General Mills Inc
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Filing: 1963-10-09
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Granted: 1967-06-13
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Expires: 1983-10-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Forrest R Grimm
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 20:15
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64G; B64G1/00; B64G1/22; B64G1/52; B64G1/58; B64G1/46; B64G1/50; B64G1/503
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A DEVICE FOR USE IN AN ENVIRONMENT SUCH AS THAT WHICH EXISTS AT MOON''S SURFACE, SAID DEVICE INCLUDING A THERMAL CONTROL APPARATUS, SAID APPARATUS COMPRISING: (A) A RADIATING MEMBER HAVING AN UPWARDLY DISPOSED WHITE SURFACE, MEANS FOR OPERATIVELY CONNECTING SAID RADIATING MEMBER TO SAID DEVICE IN A MANNER TO RECEIVE HEAT ENERGY FROM SAID DEVICE AT A RELATIVELY FAST RATE, (B) SHIELD MEANS HAVING AT LEAST TWO OPERATING POSITIONS WITH RESPECT TO SAID RADIATING MEMBER, A FIRST OF WHICH POSITIONS IS SUCH THAT SAID WHITE SURFACE IS EXPOSED, AND A SECOND OF WHICH POSITIONS IS SUCH THAT SAID SHIELD MEANS COVERS SAID WHITE SURFACE SO THAT
Claim 2
Independent Claim
106 words
A DEVICE FOR USE IN AN ENVIRONMENT SUCH AS THAT WHICH EXISTS AT MOON''S SURFACE, SAID DEVICE INCLUDING A THERMAL CONTROL APPARATUS, SAID APPARATUS COMPRISING: (A) A RADIATING MEMBER HAVING AN UPWARDLY DISPOSED WHITE SURFACE, MEANS FOR OPERATIVELY CONNECTING SAID RADIATING MEMBER TO SAID DEVICE IN A MANNER TO RECEIVE HEAT ENERGY FROM SAID DEVICE AT A RELATIVELY FAST RATE, (B) SHIELD MEANS HAVING AT LEAST TWO OPERATING POSITIONS WITH RESPECT TO SAID RADIATING MEMBER, A FIRST OF WHICH POSITIONS IS SUCH THAT SAID WHITE SURFACE IS EXPOSED, AND A SECOND OF WHICH POSITIONS IS SUCH THAT SAID SHIELD MEANS COVERS SAID WHITE SURFACE SO THAT
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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) | 1970-06-12 | 1970-12-12 | 1971-06-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-06-12 | 1974-12-12 | 1975-06-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-06-12 | 1978-12-12 | 1979-06-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |