US3362495A
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Control system for ground effect machines
Assignee: General Dynamics Corp
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Filing: 1966-10-04
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Granted: 1968-01-09
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Expires: 1986-10-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard E Lacey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 23:49
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60V; B60V1/00; B60V1/02; B60V1/11
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
181 words
A CONTROL MECHANISM FOR OPERATING THE DAMPER VANES OF A GROUND EFFECT MACHINE OR THE LIKE COMPRISING (A) A PLURALITY OF DAMPER ASSEMBLIES INDEPENDENTLY ACTUATABLE AND CONTROLLING THE AIR FLOW AT RESPECTIVE SECTORS OF SAID MACHINE, (B) A MAIN CONTROL STICK PIVOTALLY SUPPORTED FOR MULTIDIRECTIONAL MOVEMENT WITH RESPECT TO A NEUTRAL OR REST POSITION, (C) FIRST CABLE LINKAGE MEANS, RESPECTIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH EACH OF SAID DAMPER ASSEMBLIES AND COUPLING SAID MAIN CONTROL STICK TO EACH OF SAID RESPECTIVE DAMPER ASSEMBLIES, FOR CONVERTING MOTION OF SAID STICK IN A RESPECTIVE PREDETERMINED DIRECTION WITH RESPECT TO SAID NEUTRAL POSITION INTO A CORRESPONDING DISPLACEMENT OF SAID RESPECTIVE DAMPER ASSEMBLY, (D) A PLURALITY OF TRIM CONTROL STICKS, RESPECTIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH EACH OF SAID DAMPER ASSEMBLIES, MOVABLE ABOUT ONE AXIS, AND (E) SECOND CABLE LINKAGE MEANS, RESPECTIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH EACH OF SAID TRIM CONTROL STICKS AND ENGAGING SAID RESPECTIVE FIRST CABLE LINKAGE MEANS, FOR CONVERTING A DISPLACEMENT OF SAID RESPECTIVE TRIM CONTROL STICK INTO A POSITION ADJACENT OF SAID RESPECTIVE DAMPER ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CAUSING ANY CORRESPONDING DISPLACEMENT IN THE NEUTRAL POSITION OF SAID MAIN CONTROL STICK.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
181 words
A CONTROL MECHANISM FOR OPERATING THE DAMPER VANES OF A GROUND EFFECT MACHINE OR THE LIKE COMPRISING (A) A PLURALITY OF DAMPER ASSEMBLIES INDEPENDENTLY ACTUATABLE AND CONTROLLING THE AIR FLOW AT RESPECTIVE SECTORS OF SAID MACHINE, (B) A MAIN CONTROL STICK PIVOTALLY SUPPORTED FOR MULTIDIRECTIONAL MOVEMENT WITH RESPECT TO A NEUTRAL OR REST POSITION, (C) FIRST CABLE LINKAGE MEANS, RESPECTIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH EACH OF SAID DAMPER ASSEMBLIES AND COUPLING SAID MAIN CONTROL STICK TO EACH OF SAID RESPECTIVE DAMPER ASSEMBLIES, FOR CONVERTING MOTION OF SAID STICK IN A RESPECTIVE PREDETERMINED DIRECTION WITH RESPECT TO SAID NEUTRAL POSITION INTO A CORRESPONDING DISPLACEMENT OF SAID RESPECTIVE DAMPER ASSEMBLY, (D) A PLURALITY OF TRIM CONTROL STICKS, RESPECTIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH EACH OF SAID DAMPER ASSEMBLIES, MOVABLE ABOUT ONE AXIS, AND (E) SECOND CABLE LINKAGE MEANS, RESPECTIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH EACH OF SAID TRIM CONTROL STICKS AND ENGAGING SAID RESPECTIVE FIRST CABLE LINKAGE MEANS, FOR CONVERTING A DISPLACEMENT OF SAID RESPECTIVE TRIM CONTROL STICK INTO A POSITION ADJACENT OF SAID RESPECTIVE DAMPER ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CAUSING ANY CORRESPONDING DISPLACEMENT IN THE NEUTRAL POSITION OF SAID MAIN CONTROL STICK.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 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 |