US3362229A
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Transverse angular velocity sensor
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1964-01-23
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Granted: 1968-01-09
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Expires: 1984-01-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard D Trueblood
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 21:13
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01P; G01P15/00; G01P15/02; G01P15/08; B; B64; B64G; B64G1/00; B64G1/22; B64G1/24; B64G1/28; B64G1/281; B64G1/36; G01C; G01C19/00; G01C19/56
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
APPARATUS FOR MEASURING THE ANGULAR VELOCITY OF A SPIN-STABLIZED BODY TRANSVERSE TO THE SPIN AXIS THEREOF COMPRISING: AN ASYMMETRIC SENSING MEMBER HAVING THREE MUTALLY PERPENDICULAR AXES INCLUDING A LONITUDINAL AXIS AND TWO LATERAL AXES PASSING THROUGH THE CENTER OF GRAVITY THEREOF, THE MEMBER BEING PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON THE BODY FOR ROTATION RELATIVE TO THE BODY ABOUT ONE OF THE LATERAL AXES, SAID ONE OF THE AXES BEARING AS KNOWN RELATION TO THE SPIN AXIS, THE MEMBER HAVING DISSIMILAR MOMENTS OF INERTIA ABOUT THE TWO NON-PIVOTAL AXES, MEANS FOR PROVIDING A SIGNAL RELATED TO THE ANGULAR DISPLACEMENT OF THE MEMBER ABOUT THE PIVOTAL AXIS AS A RESULT OF ANGULAR VELOCITY OF THE BODY TRANSVERSE TO THE PIN AXIS THEREOF, AND MEANS CONNECTED TO RECEIVE THE SIGNAL AND RESPONSIVE THERETO TO RESTRAIN ROTATION TO THE MEMBER ABOUT SAID ONE AXIS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
APPARATUS FOR MEASURING THE ANGULAR VELOCITY OF A SPIN-STABLIZED BODY TRANSVERSE TO THE SPIN AXIS THEREOF COMPRISING: AN ASYMMETRIC SENSING MEMBER HAVING THREE MUTALLY PERPENDICULAR AXES INCLUDING A LONITUDINAL AXIS AND TWO LATERAL AXES PASSING THROUGH THE CENTER OF GRAVITY THEREOF, THE MEMBER BEING PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON THE BODY FOR ROTATION RELATIVE TO THE BODY ABOUT ONE OF THE LATERAL AXES, SAID ONE OF THE AXES BEARING AS KNOWN RELATION TO THE SPIN AXIS, THE MEMBER HAVING DISSIMILAR MOMENTS OF INERTIA ABOUT THE TWO NON-PIVOTAL AXES, MEANS FOR PROVIDING A SIGNAL RELATED TO THE ANGULAR DISPLACEMENT OF THE MEMBER ABOUT THE PIVOTAL AXIS AS A RESULT OF ANGULAR VELOCITY OF THE BODY TRANSVERSE TO THE PIN AXIS THEREOF, AND MEANS CONNECTED TO RECEIVE THE SIGNAL AND RESPONSIVE THERETO TO RESTRAIN ROTATION TO THE MEMBER ABOUT SAID ONE AXIS.
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) | 1971-01-08 | 1971-07-10 | 1972-01-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-01-08 | 1975-07-10 | 1976-01-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-01-08 | 1979-07-10 | 1980-01-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |