US3367604A
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Extensible straight rod-like structure
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1964-04-10
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Granted: 1968-02-06
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Expires: 1984-04-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Matteo Donald Nicholas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 05:23
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64G; B64G1/00; B64G1/22; B64G1/24; B64G99/00; B64G1/34; C; C22; C22C; C22C5/00; C22C5/06; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/12; Y10T428/12292; Y10T428/12306
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
73 words
THE METHOD OF ORIENTING A SPACE VEHICLE IN A GRAVITATIONAL FIELD WHICH COMPRISES: (A) PROVIDING A ROLL OF STRIP OF A MATERIAL HAVING A THERMAL SENSITIVITY FACTOR AS DEFINED OF LESS THAN 1.6X10-6 ATTACHED TO SAID VEHICLE; (B) THE SAID STRIP BEING PERFORMED TO HAVE A PERMANENT SET WHICH CAUSES IT TO ASSUME, WHEN RELEASED FROM CONSTRAINTS, A SHAPE APPROXIMATING A CIRCULAR CYLINDER WITH ITS AXIS PARALLEL TO THE LENGTH OF THE STRIP;
Claim 2
Independent Claim
73 words
THE METHOD OF ORIENTING A SPACE VEHICLE IN A GRAVITATIONAL FIELD WHICH COMPRISES: (A) PROVIDING A ROLL OF STRIP OF A MATERIAL HAVING A THERMAL SENSITIVITY FACTOR AS DEFINED OF LESS THAN 1.6X10-6 ATTACHED TO SAID VEHICLE; (B) THE SAID STRIP BEING PERFORMED TO HAVE A PERMANENT SET WHICH CAUSES IT TO ASSUME, WHEN RELEASED FROM CONSTRAINTS, A SHAPE APPROXIMATING A CIRCULAR CYLINDER WITH ITS AXIS PARALLEL TO THE LENGTH OF THE STRIP;
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) | 1971-02-05 | 1971-08-07 | 1972-02-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-02-05 | 1975-08-07 | 1976-02-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-02-05 | 1979-08-07 | 1980-02-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |