US3332080A
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Bearing computer for use in electronic navigation systems, such as tacan
Assignee: General Dynamics Corp
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Filing: 1965-09-29
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Granted: 1967-07-18
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Expires: 1985-09-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James R Verwey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 23:52
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01S; G01S1/00; G01S1/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
A SYSTEM FOR COMPUTING THE BEARING OF A RECEIVING STATION WITH RESPECT TO A TRANSMITTING STATION WHICH TRANSMITS A REFERENCE SIGNAL INDICATIVE OF A REFERENCE BEARING AND FIRST AND SECOND SIGNALS WHICH ARE HARMONICALLY RELATED TO EACH OTHER, THE SECOND OF WHICH BEING OF HIGHER FREQUENCY THAN THE FIRST AND THE PHASE OF WHICH WITH RESPECT TO SAID REFERENCE SIGNAL IS A MEASURE OF THE BEARING OF SAID RECEIVING STATION WITH RESPECT TO SAID TRANSMITTING STATION, SAID SYSTEM COMPRISING (A) MEANS FOR GENERATING CLOCK PULSES HAVING A FREQUENCY VERY MUCH HIGHER THAN THE FREQUENCY OF SAID FIRST AND SECOND SIGNALS, (B) A COUNTER RESPONSIVE TO SAID CLOCK PULSES FOR COUNTING SAID PULSES, AND (C) MEANS OPERATED BY SAID REFERENCE PULSES AND SAID FIRST AND SECOND SIGNALS FOR READING OUT OF SAID COUNTER THE NUMBER OF PULSES WHICH OCCUR BETWEEN EACH OF THE ONES OF SAID SECOND SIGNALS IMMEDIATELY SUCCEEDING EACH OF SAID FIRST SIGNALS AND EACH OF SAID REFERENCE SIGNALS.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
160 words
A SYSTEM FOR COMPUTING THE BEARING OF A RECEIVING STATION WITH RESPECT TO A TRANSMITTING STATION WHICH TRANSMITS A REFERENCE SIGNAL INDICATIVE OF A REFERENCE BEARING AND FIRST AND SECOND SIGNALS WHICH ARE HARMONICALLY RELATED TO EACH OTHER, THE SECOND OF WHICH BEING OF HIGHER FREQUENCY THAN THE FIRST AND THE PHASE OF WHICH WITH RESPECT TO SAID REFERENCE SIGNAL IS A MEASURE OF THE BEARING OF SAID RECEIVING STATION WITH RESPECT TO SAID TRANSMITTING STATION, SAID SYSTEM COMPRISING (A) MEANS FOR GENERATING CLOCK PULSES HAVING A FREQUENCY VERY MUCH HIGHER THAN THE FREQUENCY OF SAID FIRST AND SECOND SIGNALS, (B) A COUNTER RESPONSIVE TO SAID CLOCK PULSES FOR COUNTING SAID PULSES, AND (C) MEANS OPERATED BY SAID REFERENCE PULSES AND SAID FIRST AND SECOND SIGNALS FOR READING OUT OF SAID COUNTER THE NUMBER OF PULSES WHICH OCCUR BETWEEN EACH OF THE ONES OF SAID SECOND SIGNALS IMMEDIATELY SUCCEEDING EACH OF SAID FIRST SIGNALS AND EACH OF SAID REFERENCE SIGNALS.
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) | 1970-07-17 | 1971-01-16 | 1971-07-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-07-17 | 1975-01-16 | 1975-07-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-07-17 | 1979-01-16 | 1979-07-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |