US3596512A
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Expendable air probe
Assignee: Sippican Ocean Systems Inc
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Filing: 1970-01-05
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Granted: 1971-08-03
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Expires: 1990-01-05
Abstract
Abstract A device for measuring the characteristics, such as temperature and humidity, of the air above a water surface comprises a probe which is launched in a trajectory over the body of water. The probe is connected to a measuring station by a conducting wire. The measuring probe is designed to have a low speed during descent, and may be in the form of a rotor, or be provided with a drag device such as a parachute to slow its descent.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard W Bixby
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 20:11
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01K; G01K13/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
Apparatus for measuring The characteristics of the air over a body of water from a vessel on said body of water, comprising air probe means, recording means on said vessel, means on said vessel for projecting said probe means in a trajectory over said body of water, said probe means including at least one measuring means for measuring a characteristic of said air, and conductive means continuously interconnecting said measuring means and recording means and including at least one spool of wire positioned to pay out said conductive means during movement of said probe means in its trajectory, said probe means further comprising means operative during the descending portion of said trajectory for slowing descending movement of said probe means with respect to movement during the ascending portion of said trajectory.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
Apparatus for measuring The characteristics of the air over a body of water from a vessel on said body of water, comprising air probe means, recording means on said vessel, means on said vessel for projecting said probe means in a trajectory over said body of water, said probe means including at least one measuring means for measuring a characteristic of said air, and conductive means continuously interconnecting said measuring means and recording means and including at least one spool of wire positioned to pay out said conductive means during movement of said probe means in its trajectory, said probe means further comprising means operative during the descending portion of said trajectory for slowing descending movement of said probe means with respect to movement during the ascending portion of said trajectory.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
60 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said air probe means comprises a rotor, and said means for projecting said probe means comprises means for projecting said rotor from said vessel in a direction parallel to the axis of said rotor means, whereby the axis of said rotor means shifts to a substantially vertical direction during descending portion of said trajectory.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein said rotor means comprises a hub, and said spool of wire is positioned within said hub and adapted to pay out said conductive means from the center of said spool of wire.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said air probe means comprises a missile having a rear portion and a releasable nose portion, said nose portion including a parachute, for releasing during the descending portion of said trajectory, and said tail portion incloses said spool of wire.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said air probe means includes a thermistor, a wet bulb thermistor and sea electrode means connected to said conductive means.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3511092A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-08-02 | 1975-02-01 | 1975-08-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-02 | 1979-02-01 | 1979-08-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-02 | 1983-02-01 | 1983-08-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |