US3328795A
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Fixtaking means and method
Assignee: Ling Temco Vought Inc
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Filing: 1959-11-18
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Granted: 1967-06-27
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Expires: 1979-11-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William C Hallmark
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 15:15
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01C; G01C21/00; G01C21/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
51 words
A NAVIGATIONAL DEVICE COMPRISING: MEANS FOR DETERMINING AND PRODUCING AN OUTPUT INDICATIVE OF VARIATIONS OF THE EARTH''S CRUST WITH RESPECT TO AN ALTITUDE DATUM AND AS A FUNCTION OF DISTANCE ALONG THE EARTH''S CRUST; AND MEANS FOR NUMERICAL COMPARISON OF SAID OUTPUT WITH KNOWN EARTH-CRUST ALTITUDE VARIATIONS TO DETERMINE NAVIGATIONAL DATA.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
51 words
A NAVIGATIONAL DEVICE COMPRISING: MEANS FOR DETERMINING AND PRODUCING AN OUTPUT INDICATIVE OF VARIATIONS OF THE EARTH''S CRUST WITH RESPECT TO AN ALTITUDE DATUM AND AS A FUNCTION OF DISTANCE ALONG THE EARTH''S CRUST; AND MEANS FOR NUMERICAL COMPARISON OF SAID OUTPUT WITH KNOWN EARTH-CRUST ALTITUDE VARIATIONS TO DETERMINE NAVIGATIONAL DATA.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
65 words
A METHOD OF DETERMINING THE ACTUAL LOCATION OF A BODY COMPRISING THE STEPS OF: MEASURING TERRAIN ELEVATION AT SUCCESSIVE, SPACED POINTS BENEATH SAID BODY AS SAID BODY MOVES OVER SAID TERRAIN; AND ANALYTICALLY COMPARING THE MEASURED TERRAIN ELEVATIONS WITH KNOWN TERRAIN ELEVATIONS TO OBTAIN AN INDICATION OF ACTUAL LOCATION OF THE BODY RELATIVE TO THE TERRAIN AT A TIME DURING SAID MEASURING OF TERRAIN ELEVATIONS.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
65 words
A METHOD OF DETERMINING THE ACTUAL LOCATION OF A BODY COMPRISING THE STEPS OF: MEASURING TERRAIN ELEVATION AT SUCCESSIVE, SPACED POINTS BENEATH SAID BODY AS SAID BODY MOVES OVER SAID TERRAIN; AND ANALYTICALLY COMPARING THE MEASURED TERRAIN ELEVATIONS WITH KNOWN TERRAIN ELEVATIONS TO OBTAIN AN INDICATION OF ACTUAL LOCATION OF THE BODY RELATIVE TO THE TERRAIN AT A TIME DURING SAID MEASURING OF TERRAIN ELEVATIONS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2847855A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-06-26 | 1970-12-26 | 1971-06-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-06-26 | 1974-12-26 | 1975-06-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-06-26 | 1978-12-26 | 1979-06-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |