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Roll rate stabilization system for outer space vehicle
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1959-11-30
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Granted: 1966-01-04
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Expires: 1979-11-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr James L Good
- 👤 William A Porter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 16:26
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01S; G01S3/00; G01S3/78; G01S3/782; G01S3/787; B; B64; B64G; B64G1/00; B64G1/22; B64G1/24; B64G1/36; B64G1/361; B64G1/369
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
71 words
A SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING ROOL RATE STABILIZATION ABOUT A LOCAL VERTICAL OF A SPACE VEHICLE UTILIZING THE RADIATED ENERGY FROM A RANDOM CLUSTER OF STARS WITHIN THE FIELD OF VIEW COMPRISING MEANS FOR COLLECTING THE ENERGY RADIATED FROM THE STAR CLUSTER, MEANS FOR TRANSFORMING THE COLLECTED ENERGY INTO A CORRECTION SIGNAL, AND MEANS FOR APPLYING THE CORRECTION SIGNAL TO THE SPACE VEHICLE FOR STABILIZATION OF THE ROLL RATE OF THE VEHICLE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-01-03 | 1969-07-05 | 1970-01-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-03 | 1973-07-05 | 1974-01-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-03 | 1977-07-05 | 1978-01-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |