US3486026A
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Infrared detector system with precessing optical searcher
Assignee: Avco Manufacturing Corp
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Filing: 1957-10-02
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Granted: 1969-12-23
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Expires: 1977-10-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert V Bez
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 04:27
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01S; G01S3/00; G01S3/78; G01S3/782; G01S3/785; G01S3/786; G01C; G01C19/00; G01C19/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
AN INFRARED DETECTOR COMPRISING: A YOKE FIXED ON A TORQUE SHAFT; A GIMBAL RING MOUNTED IN SAID YOKE FOR ROTATION ON A SCAN AXIS PERPENDICULAR TO THE AXIS OF SAID TORQUE SHAFT; AN OPTICAL ASSEMBLY FOR FOCUSING IMAGES OF TARGETS IN SPACE, MEANS MOUNTING SAID OPTICAL ASSEMBLY IN SAID GIMBAL RING FOR ROTATION ON A SPIN AXIS PERPENDICULAR TO SAID SCAN AXIS, SAID MOUNTING MEANS FOR SAID OPTICAL ASSEMBLY COMPRISING FIRST AND SECOND HOLLOW BEARING MEMBERS FIXEDLY DISPOSED ON SAID GIMBAL RING AT OPPOSITE ENDS OF SAID SPIN AXIS, SAID OPTICAL ASSEMBLY BEING ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON THE OUTER SURFACE OF SAID BEARING MEM-
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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) | 1972-12-22 | 1973-06-23 | 1973-12-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1976-12-22 | 1977-06-23 | 1977-12-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1980-12-22 | 1981-06-23 | 1981-12-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |