US3742812A
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Method of aiming a television guided missile
Assignee: United States Department of the Navy
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Filing: 1969-03-28
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Granted: 1973-07-03
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Expires: 1989-03-28
Abstract
Abstract A method of aiming a gyrostabilized television guided missile system from the air at a ground target wherein the missile is boresighted prior to launch. At launch time the pilot places the desired target within the gunsight of his aircraft, confirms in his cockpit monitor that the target is indeed within the tracking gate of the missile, then launches the missile.
Inventors
- 👤 W Woodworth
- 👤 R Cunningham
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 01:37
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41G; F41G3/00; F41G3/22; F41G3/14; F41G3/16; F41G3/165; F41G7/00; F41G7/007; F41G7/20; F41G7/22; F41G7/2206; F41G7/2253; F41G7/2273; F41G7/2293
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
A method for aiming a gyrostabilized television guided missile system from the air at a ground target comprising: aligniNg the ''''eye'''' of the television camera of the guided missile with the bombsight of the aircraft onto which it is placed; mechanically caging the gyrostabilized platform on which the television camera is mounted, wherein said caging is responsive to electrical impulses; flying the aircraft in straight and level flight; sending the plane into a dive so that the bombsight of the aircraft is aimed at a preselected target; checking the monitor in the cockpit of the aircraft to insure that the target is within the field-of-view of the missile; making any correction necessary for bringing the target within the field-of-view of the missile by adjusting the flight path of the airplane; and releasing the missile at the target.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
137 words
A method for aiming a gyrostabilized television guided missile system from the air at a ground target comprising: aligniNg the ''''eye'''' of the television camera of the guided missile with the bombsight of the aircraft onto which it is placed; mechanically caging the gyrostabilized platform on which the television camera is mounted, wherein said caging is responsive to electrical impulses; flying the aircraft in straight and level flight; sending the plane into a dive so that the bombsight of the aircraft is aimed at a preselected target; checking the monitor in the cockpit of the aircraft to insure that the target is within the field-of-view of the missile; making any correction necessary for bringing the target within the field-of-view of the missile by adjusting the flight path of the airplane; and releasing the missile at the target.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
85 words
The method for aiming a gyrostabilized television guided missile system as claimed in claim 1, wherein aligning the ''''eye'''' of the television camera with the bombsight of the aircraft onto which it is placed is accomplished by: locating some prominent terrain feature or another aircraft by the pilot; placing the target within the field-of-view of the missile; ''''locking-on'''' the missile to the target; and tracking the target by the missile while the aircraft is maneuvering to place the gunsight of the aircraft on the target.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-07-02 | 1977-01-01 | 1977-07-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-02 | 1981-01-01 | 1981-07-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-02 | 1985-01-01 | 1985-07-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |