US3137853A
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Polarization measurement for determination of the attitude of satellite vehicles
Assignee: AT&T Inc
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Filing: 1960-01-04
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Granted: 1964-06-16
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Expires: 1980-01-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Cassius C Cutler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 19:44
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64G; B64G1/00; B64G1/22; B64G1/24; B64G1/36
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
IN A SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING THE ORIENTATION OF A REMOTE SOURCE RADIATING QUADRATURE SIGNALS FROM CROSSED DIPOLES, MEANS FOR RECEIVING ENERGY FROM SAID SOURCE POLARIZED IN ORTHOGONAL PLANES INTERSECTING ALONG THE LINE OF SIGHT FROM SAID SOURCE, MEANS FOR ADJUSTING THE RELATIVE AMPLITUDES OF THE SIGNALS RECEIVED IN SAID PLANES FOR MAXIMUM SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO WHEN COMBINED, MEANS FOR ADJUSTING THE RELATIVE PHASES OF SAID SIGNALS TO EQUALITY, MEANS FOR COMBINING SAID SIGNALS, AND COMPUTING MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE ADJUSTMENTS REQUIRED FOR DETERMINING THEREFROM THE ORIENTATION OF THE DIPOLES OF SAID REMOTE SOURCE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
IN A SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING THE ORIENTATION OF A REMOTE SOURCE RADIATING QUADRATURE SIGNALS FROM CROSSED DIPOLES, MEANS FOR RECEIVING ENERGY FROM SAID SOURCE POLARIZED IN ORTHOGONAL PLANES INTERSECTING ALONG THE LINE OF SIGHT FROM SAID SOURCE, MEANS FOR ADJUSTING THE RELATIVE AMPLITUDES OF THE SIGNALS RECEIVED IN SAID PLANES FOR MAXIMUM SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO WHEN COMBINED, MEANS FOR ADJUSTING THE RELATIVE PHASES OF SAID SIGNALS TO EQUALITY, MEANS FOR COMBINING SAID SIGNALS, AND COMPUTING MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE ADJUSTMENTS REQUIRED FOR DETERMINING THEREFROM THE ORIENTATION OF THE DIPOLES OF SAID REMOTE SOURCE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1967-06-16 | 1967-12-16 | 1968-06-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-06-16 | 1971-12-16 | 1972-06-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-06-16 | 1975-12-16 | 1976-06-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |