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US3355987A
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Viewing system for a combat vehicle
Assignee: Rheinstahl Henschel AG
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Filing: 1966-03-21
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Granted: 1967-12-05
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Expires: 1986-03-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Kunze Herbert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 16:47
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41H; F41H7/00; F41H7/02; F41A; F41A23/00; F41A23/24; F41G; F41G1/00; F41G1/38; F41G1/393; F41H5/00; F41H5/26; F41H5/266
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
A VIEWING SYSTEM FOR A COMBAT VEHICLE HAVING A HEAVY WEAPON MOUNTED THEREON IN A ROTATABLE TURRET WHICH COMPRISES A VIEWING PORTION OF A PERISCOPE MOUNTED IN THE TURRET ROOF, MEANS CONNECTING THE VIEWING PORTION TO EYEPIECE MEANS WITHIN THE TURRET, AND TRANSMISSION MEANS CONNECTED TO THE VIEWING PORTION WHEREBY THE LATTER IS COUNTER-ROTATED WITH RESPECT TO THE ROTATING TURRET AND A DRIVER IN THE TURRET HAS A FIELD OF VIEW WHICH IS ALWAYS IN THE SAME DIRECTION WITH REFERENCE TO THE VEHICLE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
83 words
A VIEWING SYSTEM FOR A COMBAT VEHICLE HAVING A HEAVY WEAPON MOUNTED THEREON IN A ROTATABLE TURRET WHICH COMPRISES A VIEWING PORTION OF A PERISCOPE MOUNTED IN THE TURRET ROOF, MEANS CONNECTING THE VIEWING PORTION TO EYEPIECE MEANS WITHIN THE TURRET, AND TRANSMISSION MEANS CONNECTED TO THE VIEWING PORTION WHEREBY THE LATTER IS COUNTER-ROTATED WITH RESPECT TO THE ROTATING TURRET AND A DRIVER IN THE TURRET HAS A FIELD OF VIEW WHICH IS ALWAYS IN THE SAME DIRECTION WITH REFERENCE TO THE VEHICLE.
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) | 1970-12-04 | 1971-06-05 | 1971-12-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-12-04 | 1975-06-05 | 1975-12-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-12-04 | 1979-06-05 | 1979-12-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |