US3803910A
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Wind turbulence metering
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-11-06
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Granted: 1974-04-16
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Expires: 1992-11-06
Abstract
Abstract A weather vane is connected to a rotatable part by a one way in azimuth drive, such as a pawl and ratchet mechanism, and when the part has been moved angularly a specific number of degrees a signal is given and the time interval can be measured by a stop watch.
Inventors
- 👤 G Crompton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 05:13
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01P; G01P5/00; G01P5/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
75 words
The method of determining wind turbulence which comprises measuring the azimuth change by a one way in azimuth drive exemplified by a wind vane driving a pawl and ratchet mechanism including the rotational timing of one of said pawl and ratchet, noting a signal when the mechanism is at a selected point in azimuth change, noting another signal when the mechanism is at another point in azimuth change and timing the interval between the signals.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
75 words
The method of determining wind turbulence which comprises measuring the azimuth change by a one way in azimuth drive exemplified by a wind vane driving a pawl and ratchet mechanism including the rotational timing of one of said pawl and ratchet, noting a signal when the mechanism is at a selected point in azimuth change, noting another signal when the mechanism is at another point in azimuth change and timing the interval between the signals.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
Method according to claim 1 in which more than one signal is given and noted in each 32 points (360*) in one direction of azimuth change.
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) | 1977-04-15 | 1977-10-15 | 1978-04-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-04-15 | 1981-10-15 | 1982-04-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-04-15 | 1985-10-15 | 1986-04-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |