US4146196A
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Simplified high accuracy guidance system
Assignee: United States Department of the Air Force
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Filing: 1976-07-20
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Granted: 1979-03-27
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Expires: 1996-07-20
Abstract
Abstract A simplified guidance system for air-to-air missiles where the pilot adjusts his helmet sight to compensate for missile errors and this information is fed to a computer which computes correction data from error information, aircraft position information and missile position information, correction data is then sent via a radio link to the missile control system which changes the flight path accordingly.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert L. Schultz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 22:18
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41G; F41G3/00; F41G3/22; F41G3/225; F41G7/00; F41G7/20; F41G7/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
A simplified high accuracy guidance system comprising: an aircraft missile launching platform including a pilot controlled protective helmet, at least one missile adapted to be launched from said platform; reticle sighting means located in said helmet for the pilot to observe a target; computer means connected to the helmet sighting means for establishing a line of sight to the target; an internal reference package means connected to said computer means for determining the position of the launching platform; radio frequency transmitter and receiver means for communicating changing line of sight data to the missile; a missile flight control system including a radio frequency transmitter and receiver means for changing the flight path of the launched missile based upon data received; internal reference means for determining the position of the missile relative to the target and means for communicating position information to the said computer means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
A simplified high accuracy guidance system comprising: an aircraft missile launching platform including a pilot controlled protective helmet, at least one missile adapted to be launched from said platform; reticle sighting means located in said helmet for the pilot to observe a target; computer means connected to the helmet sighting means for establishing a line of sight to the target; an internal reference package means connected to said computer means for determining the position of the launching platform; radio frequency transmitter and receiver means for communicating changing line of sight data to the missile; a missile flight control system including a radio frequency transmitter and receiver means for changing the flight path of the launched missile based upon data received; internal reference means for determining the position of the missile relative to the target and means for communicating position information to the said computer means.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
63 words
A method for guiding air-to-air missiles using a helmet mounted sight including: launching a missile from an airborne piloted launching platform; observing the target through the helmet mounted sight; observing the missile on the line-of-sight path to the target; moving the helmet and line-of-sight path away from the target, an amount sufficient to compensate for errors whereby the missile will strike the target.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
63 words
A method for guiding air-to-air missiles using a helmet mounted sight including: launching a missile from an airborne piloted launching platform; observing the target through the helmet mounted sight; observing the missile on the line-of-sight path to the target; moving the helmet and line-of-sight path away from the target, an amount sufficient to compensate for errors whereby the missile will strike the target.
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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) | 1982-03-26 | 1982-09-25 | 1983-03-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-03-26 | 1986-09-25 | 1987-03-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-03-26 | 1990-09-25 | 1991-03-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |