US4141152A
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Piloting instrument
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-11-30
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Granted: 1979-02-27
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Expires: 1997-11-30
Abstract
Abstract A small, light magnetic compass, in which the magnetic moment of the compass card is large relative to its weight, is adjustably mounted upon a member firmly coupled to the human head so that accurate compass bearings may be obtained, or a vessel steered, through an optical system presenting a magnified image of the compass card to the eye of the wearer.
Inventors
- 👤 W. Gordon White
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 00:40
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01C; G01C17/00; G01C17/02; G01C17/04; G01C17/18; G01C17/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
192 words
A piloting instrument comprising a stiff visor, a liquid-filled magnetic compass, means for mounting said compass on said visor, comprising a clamp secured to said visor located substantially midway between the ends thereof, a clamp secured to said compass, each of said clamps having a bore extending inwardly from each side thereof, a bar having its end portions extending at angles and in different directions and terminating in balls, the ball on one end portion being secured to said clamp on said visor, the ball on the other end portion being secured to said clamp on said compass, said bar being capable of being inverted so that the balls on the end portions may be inserted in their respective clamps on either side of said bores so that the compass may be aligned with either the right or left eye, said liquid-filled magnetic compass including a compass card and a magnet secured to said card, the weight of the entire compass being about 1.2 ounces, the weight of the compass card and magnet in the liquid being about 1.8 grams and the half period of the compass card being about 1.5 seconds.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
192 words
A piloting instrument comprising a stiff visor, a liquid-filled magnetic compass, means for mounting said compass on said visor, comprising a clamp secured to said visor located substantially midway between the ends thereof, a clamp secured to said compass, each of said clamps having a bore extending inwardly from each side thereof, a bar having its end portions extending at angles and in different directions and terminating in balls, the ball on one end portion being secured to said clamp on said visor, the ball on the other end portion being secured to said clamp on said compass, said bar being capable of being inverted so that the balls on the end portions may be inserted in their respective clamps on either side of said bores so that the compass may be aligned with either the right or left eye, said liquid-filled magnetic compass including a compass card and a magnet secured to said card, the weight of the entire compass being about 1.2 ounces, the weight of the compass card and magnet in the liquid being about 1.8 grams and the half period of the compass card being about 1.5 seconds.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The piloting instrument of claim 1 in which a magnifying lens is mounted in position to present to the eye of the user an enlarged image of a portion of the compass card.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
198 words
A piloting instrument comprising a stiff visor, a liquid-filled magnetic compass, means for mounting said compass on said visor, comprising a clamp secured to said visor located substantially midway between the ends thereof, a clamp secured to said compass, each of said clamps having a bore extending inwardly from each side thereof, a bar having its end portions extending at angles and in different directions and terminating in balls, the ball on one end portion being secured to said clamp on said visor, the ball on the other end portion being secured to said clamp on said compass, said bar being capable of being inverted so that the balls on the end portions may be inserted in their respective clamps on either side of said bores so that the compass may be aligned with either the right or left eye, said liquid-filled magnetic compass including a compass card and a magnet secured to said card, the weight of the card and magnet in the liquid and the half period and magnetic moment of the card and magnet being such that when the compass is rotated 180° in two seconds, the compass card comes to rest in three seconds.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
198 words
A piloting instrument comprising a stiff visor, a liquid-filled magnetic compass, means for mounting said compass on said visor, comprising a clamp secured to said visor located substantially midway between the ends thereof, a clamp secured to said compass, each of said clamps having a bore extending inwardly from each side thereof, a bar having its end portions extending at angles and in different directions and terminating in balls, the ball on one end portion being secured to said clamp on said visor, the ball on the other end portion being secured to said clamp on said compass, said bar being capable of being inverted so that the balls on the end portions may be inserted in their respective clamps on either side of said bores so that the compass may be aligned with either the right or left eye, said liquid-filled magnetic compass including a compass card and a magnet secured to said card, the weight of the card and magnet in the liquid and the half period and magnetic moment of the card and magnet being such that when the compass is rotated 180° in two seconds, the compass card comes to rest in three seconds.
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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) | 1982-02-26 | 1982-08-28 | 1983-02-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-02-26 | 1986-08-28 | 1987-02-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-02-26 | 1990-08-28 | 1991-02-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |