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Digital control system for gyro torquers
Assignee: General Precision Inc
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Filing: 1965-05-17
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Granted: 1968-09-24
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Expires: 1985-05-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Theodore A Conant
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 17:35
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01C; G01C19/00; G01C19/02; G01C19/04; G01C19/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
70 words
A DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING A GYROSCOPE SYSTEM WITH A DIGITAL COMPUTER COMPRISING: A CONSTANT CURRENT SOURCE, A PLURALITY OF TORQUERS, MEANS COUPLING SAID TORQUERS TO SAID CONSTANT CURRENT SOURCE FOR ALTERNATELY ENABLING A PRESELECTED NUMBER OF DIFFERENT TORQUERS AT ALL TIMES WITH DIGITAL SIGNALS OBTAINED FROM SAID DIGITAL COMPUTER, AND A CURRENT DIRECTING MEANS COUPLED TO SAID TORQUERS FOR DIRECTING CURRENT THROUGH EACH SAID TORQUER IN ALTERNATE DIRECTIONS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
70 words
A DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING A GYROSCOPE SYSTEM WITH A DIGITAL COMPUTER COMPRISING: A CONSTANT CURRENT SOURCE, A PLURALITY OF TORQUERS, MEANS COUPLING SAID TORQUERS TO SAID CONSTANT CURRENT SOURCE FOR ALTERNATELY ENABLING A PRESELECTED NUMBER OF DIFFERENT TORQUERS AT ALL TIMES WITH DIGITAL SIGNALS OBTAINED FROM SAID DIGITAL COMPUTER, AND A CURRENT DIRECTING MEANS COUPLED TO SAID TORQUERS FOR DIRECTING CURRENT THROUGH EACH SAID TORQUER IN ALTERNATE DIRECTIONS.
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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) | 1971-09-24 | 1972-03-25 | 1972-09-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-09-24 | 1976-03-25 | 1976-09-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-09-24 | 1980-03-25 | 1980-09-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |