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Apparatus for measuring the strength and direction of magnetic fields utilizing a piezoelectric crystal

Assignee: Northrop Grumman Corp
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Filing: 1969-01-31
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Granted: 1971-02-16
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Expires: 1989-01-31
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Abstract

Abstract A MULTIPLE AXIS FIELD SENSOR INCORPORATING FOR EACH AXIS A PIEZEOLECTRIC CRYSTAL ACTING AS A SPRING RESTRAINING AN ELECTROMAGNET EXCITED BY A REFERENCE VOLTAGE AGAINST ROTATION IN RESPONSE TO AN EXTERNAL FIELD, AND CIRCUIT MEANS CONTROLLED BY THE OUTPUT OF EACH CRYSTAL FOR PRODUCING A FIELD STRENGTH SIGNAL.

Inventors

  • 👤 Roland Pittman

Bibliographic Details

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Jurisdiction US
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Last Synchronized 2026-10-24 15:41
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01R; G01R33/00; G01R33/02; G01R33/028

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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) 1974-02-15 1974-08-17 1975-02-16 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1978-02-15 1978-08-17 1979-02-16 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1982-02-15 1982-08-17 1983-02-16 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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