US5331577A
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Aircraft wing position indicator
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1992-08-28
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Granted: 1994-07-19
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Expires: 2012-08-28
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for use with aircraft to detect the position of the aircraft relative to the fuselage in order to achieve improved safety and flight conditions. The apparatus includes a signaling device such as a laser and a sensor of any suitable configuration. The device and the sensor are mounted on the wing or fuselage, respectively.
Inventors
- 👤 Nickolas H. Grimes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 16:43
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01D; G01D5/00; G01D5/26; G01B; G01B11/00; G01B11/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
An apparatus to monitor the position of the wings of an aircraft relative to the fuselage thereof, signal producing means mounted on said aircraft, and signal sensing means mounted on said aircraft to receive signals from said signal producing means, one of said signal producing means and said signal sensing means is mounted on said wings, the other one of said signal sensing means and said signal producing means is mounted on said fuselage, said signals are representative of the position of the wings of said aircraft relative to the fuselage thereof.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
92 words
An apparatus to monitor the position of the wings of an aircraft relative to the fuselage thereof, signal producing means mounted on said aircraft, and signal sensing means mounted on said aircraft to receive signals from said signal producing means, one of said signal producing means and said signal sensing means is mounted on said wings, the other one of said signal sensing means and said signal producing means is mounted on said fuselage, said signals are representative of the position of the wings of said aircraft relative to the fuselage thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus recited in claim 1 wherein, said signal producing means is a laser.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus recited in claim 1 wherein, said signal sensing means comprises a plurality of sensor devices.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus recited in claim 3 wherein, said plurality of sensor devices are arranged in an array.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus recited in claim 1 wherein, said signal producing means and said signal sensing means are activated when said aircraft is in flight.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
The apparatus recited in claim 5 including, control circuitry connected to monitor said signal sensing means and the signals supplied thereto by said signal producing means thereby to determine the weight effect and payload of the aircraft.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus recited in claim 1 including, at least one engine mounted to said wings.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus recited in claim 1 wherein, said signal sensing means is mounted in said fuselage as a matrix of detector devices arranged in a plurality of rows and at least one column.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
The apparatus recited in claim 1 including, optical apparatus adapted to operate on the signal produced by said signal producing means in order to produce a preferred pattern thereof.
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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) | 1997-07-18 | 1998-01-17 | 1998-07-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2001-07-18 | 2002-01-17 | 2002-07-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2005-07-18 | 2006-01-17 | 2006-07-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |