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Navigational calculating device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-06-25
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Granted: 1980-06-24
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Expires: 1999-06-25
Abstract
Abstract This disclosure relates to a new navigational calculating device which provides a mechanical means of solving position finding problems by solving a plane right triangle. It is an alternative to traverse tables, trigonometric formulas, and chart plotting for determining a dead reckoning position. It is particularly useful for small water-going craft in which conventional methods of navigation are difficult or impractical.
Inventors
- 👤 David M. McEwen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 06:21
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01B; G01B3/00; G01B3/56; G01B3/566; G01B3/563
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
201 words
A navigational calculating device comprised of: (a) a base plate containing intersecting horizontal and vertical scales, (b) a disk rotatably mounted on said base plate at a position coincident with the intersection of said horizontal and vertical scales, said disk comprising at least one radially spaced arcuate scale coaxial with said disk and superimposed over the vertical scale on the base plate, said arcuate scale being of constant radius and having an origin radially aligned with the intersection of said scales on said base plate, said disk having an arm affixed thereto, the lower edge of which is aligned with said intersection of the scales on the base plate, said arm containing at least one longitudinal scale, and (c) a square slidably mounted on said arm, said square comprising both a vertical portion having an upper edge adjacent the lower edge of said arm and containing at least one scale having its origin aligned with the intersection of the scales on the base plate, and a horizontal portion integral with said vertical portion adapted for sliding movement relative to said arm, said horizontal portion containing at least one pointer spaced apart from and aligned with an edge of said vertical portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
201 words
A navigational calculating device comprised of: (a) a base plate containing intersecting horizontal and vertical scales, (b) a disk rotatably mounted on said base plate at a position coincident with the intersection of said horizontal and vertical scales, said disk comprising at least one radially spaced arcuate scale coaxial with said disk and superimposed over the vertical scale on the base plate, said arcuate scale being of constant radius and having an origin radially aligned with the intersection of said scales on said base plate, said disk having an arm affixed thereto, the lower edge of which is aligned with said intersection of the scales on the base plate, said arm containing at least one longitudinal scale, and (c) a square slidably mounted on said arm, said square comprising both a vertical portion having an upper edge adjacent the lower edge of said arm and containing at least one scale having its origin aligned with the intersection of the scales on the base plate, and a horizontal portion integral with said vertical portion adapted for sliding movement relative to said arm, said horizontal portion containing at least one pointer spaced apart from and aligned with an edge of said vertical portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The navigational calculating device of claim 1 wherein said disk comprises an arcuately shaped aperture adjacent said arcuate scale.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The navigational calculating device of claim 1 wherein said disk has at least one transparent area.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The navigational calculating device of claim 1 wherein said horizontal scale on the base plate is marked 10-150 and 5-40.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
The navigational calculating device of claim 1 wherein said disk comprises eight radially spaced arcuate scales coaxial with said disk, each scale having an origin radially aligned with the intersection of the scales on the base plate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The navigational calculating device of claim 5 wherein said scales are marked 0-45, 0-315 (360-315), 180-135, 180-225, 315-270, 225≧270, 135-90 and 45-90 respectively.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
The navigational calculating device of claim 1 wherein said arm comprises two longitudinal scales which are arranged one adjacent each horizontal opposing edge of the horizontal portion of said sliding square.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The navigational calculating device of claim 7 wherein said longitudinal scales are marked 5-40 and 10-150 respectively.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
28 words
The navigational calculating device of claim 1 wherein said vertical portion comprises two scales having their origin aligned with the intersection of the scales on the base plate.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
The navigational calculating device of claim 9 wherein said scales on the vertical portion of the square are marked 0-25 and 0-100 respectively.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
36 words
The navigational calculating device of claim 1 wherein said horizontal portion comprises two pointers facing in opposite directions, each being spaced apart from and aligned with opposing edges of the vertical portion of the sliding square.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
24 words
The navigational calculating device of claim 1 wherein said base plate is larger in longitudinal and transverse dimensions than the disk or sliding square.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
21 words
The navigational calculating device of claim 1 wherein said sliding square is mounted in said arm by a tongue and groove.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-06-24 | 1983-12-24 | 1984-06-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-06-24 | 1987-12-24 | 1988-06-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-06-24 | 1991-12-24 | 1992-06-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |