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US3412955A
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Satellite construction
Assignee: Bolkow GmbH
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Filing: 1966-10-21
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Granted: 1968-11-26
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Expires: 1986-10-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Vilbig Friedrich
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 11:08
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64G; B64G1/00; B64G1/10; B64G1/22; B64G1/24; B64G1/244; B64G1/28; B64G1/281; B64G1/36; B64G1/32; B64G1/42; B64G1/44; B64G1/443; B64G1/64; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S136/00; Y10S136/291; Y10S136/292
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
A DRUM-SHAPED SATELLITE, PARTICULARLY A SPIN STABILIZED SATELLITE, HAVING A LATERAL SURFACE AND END FACES WITH SOLAR CELLS FOR THE ENERGY SUPPLY, SAID LATERAL SURFACE BEING FORMED OF A PLURALITY OF STRIP-SHAPED SEGMENTS WITH SAID SOLAR CELLS BEING ARRANGED ON THE FACES OF SAID SEGMENTS, SAID END SURFACES INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF STRIP-SHAPED SECTORS WITH A SOLAR CELL ASSOCIATED THEREWITH, AND DISENGAGEABLE HINGE MEANS SECURING SAID SECTORS AND SAID SEGMENTS ON SAID SATELLITE PERMITTING THE PIVOTING OF SAID SEGEMENTS AND SAID SECTIONS UP TO 90* FOR THE PURPOSE OF CHANGING THE ORIENTATION OF THE SOLAR CELLS IN RESPECT TO THE POSITION OF THE SATELLITE IN RESPECT TO THE SUN.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
A DRUM-SHAPED SATELLITE, PARTICULARLY A SPIN STABILIZED SATELLITE, HAVING A LATERAL SURFACE AND END FACES WITH SOLAR CELLS FOR THE ENERGY SUPPLY, SAID LATERAL SURFACE BEING FORMED OF A PLURALITY OF STRIP-SHAPED SEGMENTS WITH SAID SOLAR CELLS BEING ARRANGED ON THE FACES OF SAID SEGMENTS, SAID END SURFACES INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF STRIP-SHAPED SECTORS WITH A SOLAR CELL ASSOCIATED THEREWITH, AND DISENGAGEABLE HINGE MEANS SECURING SAID SECTORS AND SAID SEGMENTS ON SAID SATELLITE PERMITTING THE PIVOTING OF SAID SEGEMENTS AND SAID SECTIONS UP TO 90* FOR THE PURPOSE OF CHANGING THE ORIENTATION OF THE SOLAR CELLS IN RESPECT TO THE POSITION OF THE SATELLITE IN RESPECT TO THE SUN.
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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) | 1971-11-26 | 1972-05-27 | 1972-11-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-11-26 | 1976-05-27 | 1976-11-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-11-26 | 1980-05-27 | 1980-11-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |