US3231224A
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Fluid thrust attitude control system for space vehicles
Assignee: Bolkow GmbH
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Filing: 1964-01-23
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Granted: 1966-01-25
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Expires: 1984-01-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Koelle Dietrich Eckard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 19:54
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64G; B64G1/00; B64G1/22; B64G1/40; B64G1/402; B64G1/24; B64G1/26; B64G1/401; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/2931; Y10T137/3115; Y10T137/3127
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
A CONTROL FOR AJDUSTING THE SPACE POSITION OF SPACE VEHICLE PARTICULARLY IN A POWERLESS FLIGHT PHASE, COMPRIING AT LEAST TWO DIAMETRICALLY ARRANGED AND UNIVERSALLY PIVOTAL MAIN AND CONTROL PROPULSION UNITS ADAPTED TO BE MOUNTED ON SAID SPACE VEHICLE, A SECONDARY PROPULSION UNIT SYSTEM WORKINGG INDEPENDENTLY OF GRAVITATION AND ACCLERATION CONDITIONS FOR GENERATING THRUST IMPULSES FOR CONTROLLING THE SPACE POSITION MOUNTED ON EACH OF SAID PIVOTAL MAIN AND CONTROL PROPULSION UNITS IN A POSITION FOR DISCHARGING THRUST GASES FOR THE CONTROL OF THE SPACE VEHICLE, SAID SECONDARY PROPULSION UNIT SYTESM INCLUDING A JET REACTION ELEMENT WHICH IS PIVOTAL WITH SAID MAIN AND CONTROL PROPULSION UNITS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
A CONTROL FOR AJDUSTING THE SPACE POSITION OF SPACE VEHICLE PARTICULARLY IN A POWERLESS FLIGHT PHASE, COMPRIING AT LEAST TWO DIAMETRICALLY ARRANGED AND UNIVERSALLY PIVOTAL MAIN AND CONTROL PROPULSION UNITS ADAPTED TO BE MOUNTED ON SAID SPACE VEHICLE, A SECONDARY PROPULSION UNIT SYSTEM WORKINGG INDEPENDENTLY OF GRAVITATION AND ACCLERATION CONDITIONS FOR GENERATING THRUST IMPULSES FOR CONTROLLING THE SPACE POSITION MOUNTED ON EACH OF SAID PIVOTAL MAIN AND CONTROL PROPULSION UNITS IN A POSITION FOR DISCHARGING THRUST GASES FOR THE CONTROL OF THE SPACE VEHICLE, SAID SECONDARY PROPULSION UNIT SYTESM INCLUDING A JET REACTION ELEMENT WHICH IS PIVOTAL WITH SAID MAIN AND CONTROL PROPULSION UNITS.
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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) | 1969-01-24 | 1969-07-26 | 1970-01-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-24 | 1973-07-26 | 1974-01-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-24 | 1977-07-26 | 1978-01-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |