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Means for and method of controlling attitude of re-entry vehicle
Assignee: Avco Manufacturing Corp
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Filing: 1957-09-27
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Granted: 1967-09-12
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Expires: 1977-09-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur R Kantrowitz
- 👤 Merton Baron T George
- 👤 Halpern Herman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 16:01
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64G; B64G1/00; B64G1/22; B64G1/24; B64G1/36; B64G1/369; B64G1/38; B64G1/62
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
66 words
IN A RE-ENTRY VEHICLE, AN ATTITUDE CONTROL SYSTEM COMPRISING MEANS FOR DETECTING DECELERATION OF THE VEHICLE AND THE EXISTENCE OF A LOW ANGLE OF ATTACK RELATIVE TO ITS TRAJECTORY, GYROSCOPIC MEANS FOR DETECTING OSCILLATIONS IN PITCH AND YAW OF THE VEHICLE RELATIVE TO THE TRAJECTORY, AND DAMPING MEANS CONTROLLED BY SAID FIRST AND SECOND NAMED MEANS FOR PRODUCING PERIODIC FORCES FOR DAMPING OSCILLATIONS OF THE VEHICLE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
66 words
IN A RE-ENTRY VEHICLE, AN ATTITUDE CONTROL SYSTEM COMPRISING MEANS FOR DETECTING DECELERATION OF THE VEHICLE AND THE EXISTENCE OF A LOW ANGLE OF ATTACK RELATIVE TO ITS TRAJECTORY, GYROSCOPIC MEANS FOR DETECTING OSCILLATIONS IN PITCH AND YAW OF THE VEHICLE RELATIVE TO THE TRAJECTORY, AND DAMPING MEANS CONTROLLED BY SAID FIRST AND SECOND NAMED MEANS FOR PRODUCING PERIODIC FORCES FOR DAMPING OSCILLATIONS OF THE VEHICLE.
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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) | 1970-09-11 | 1971-03-13 | 1971-09-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-09-11 | 1975-03-13 | 1975-09-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-09-11 | 1979-03-13 | 1979-09-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |