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Class 244/3.11 - Remote control


Subclass of Class 244 - Aeronautics and astronautics
Definition: Subject matter comprising means whereby the attitude or
No. of patents: 236
Last issue date: 07/12/2011


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NumberTitleIssue Date
4666103Carrier tracking system
An infrared tracker for tracking a carrier in clutter comprises a pyrotechnically heated emitter, a beam concentrator, and a blanking means all of which are mounted on the carrier, and a command link, a thermal detector, a display signal storage means, a ...
05/19/1987
4655411Means for reducing spread of shots in a weapon system
The invention relates to means for reducing the spread of shots in a weapon system in which the shots are fired from the weapon in a ballistic trajectory from a launching device towards a target. It comprises means for measuring the position of the target...
04/07/1987
4641801Terminally guided weapon delivery system
A command guidance weapon system comprising a radar target tracking system, and a weapon with small thrusters mounted on the periphery thereof and with a small beacon transmitter which is tracked by a ground-based fire control system is disclosed. A rapid...
02/10/1987
4637571Electronic image stabilization
In an optical guidance system, body fixed electronic image stabilization of television imaging is used to allow strapdown seeker guidance in a missile. Electronic image stabilization eliminates the need for a stabilized sensor or seeker platform while pro...
01/20/1987
4611771Fiber optic track/reaim system
In a missile tracking and guidance system, a fiber optic link is maintained between a missile and the launcher. Tracking after launch is via a video link between the missile seeker and a video imager at the launcher. Guidance signals are derived from the ...
09/16/1986
4566656Steering mechanism for an explosively fired projectile
A projectile trajectory correction system, the projectile itself including a unique steering arrangement. The projectile, initially part of a shell cartridge, is fired, and its position is automatically sensed. A corrected trajectory necessary to hit a ta...
01/28/1986
4561357Steering mechanism for an explosively fired projectile
A projectile trajectory correction system, the projectile itself including a unique steering arrangement. The projectile, initially part of a shell cartridge, is fired, and its position is automatically sensed. A corrected trajectory necessary to hit a ta...
12/31/1985
4558836Semi-active control system for tracking and illuminating a target
In a semi-active system of missile guidance, simple illuminating devices, designated as transmitters only, are used for illuminating the target, instead of expensive target tracking devices. The illuminating devices are directed at the targets by the targ...
12/17/1985
4474343Jitter compensating scene stabilizing missile guidance system
An improved missile guidance system is provided which automatically compensates for jitter motion of the optical sight of a video tracker. The invention is adapted to receive video data input from an infrared detector or conventional camera. The invention...
10/02/1984
4464974Device for the shooting simulation of sight-controlled missiles
A device for evaluating the sighting of a target by a sighting unit along its line-of-sight during shooting simulation of a sight-controlled missile is disclosed. A laser transmitter/receiver unit is coupled to the sighting unit with independent movement ...
08/14/1984
4441668Infrared-optical aiming and guiding device
In the combination of a daylight aiming device, a night aiming device and a guiding device for tracer missiles emitting infrared beams of a narrow spectral band both the night aiming device and the guiding device work on infrared beams of the same spectra...
04/10/1984
4424943Tracking system
An improved line-of-sight commanded missile guidance system is provided which provides the operator of a missile system with the capability of hitting targets which would otherwise be obscured by darkness, smoke, aerosols or poor atmospheric visibility. T...
01/10/1984
4406429Missile detecting and tracking unit
A system for detecting, tracking and guiding a missile to a target is disclosed. The missile has a beacon which emits infrared signals. A night sight, which has a reticled infrared receiver for sighting a target, detects the infrared signals of the missil...
09/27/1983
4405985Guidance computer
A digital computer for guiding the flight of a ballistic missile through instrumentation of a Q Matrix. The computer may be described as being the digital counterpart of a mechanical differential analyzer in that it is made up of a number of appropriate...
09/20/1983
4397429Device for detecting a hot point in a scene by means of infrared radiation and missile guidance system equipped with such a device
A scanning infrared beam is split into two subbeams. The first and second subbeams contain radiation of wavelengths situated in a first and second subband of the infrared wavelength band of the beam. For each subbeam there is provided a separate radiation...
08/09/1983
4378918Quasi-stabilization for line of sight guided missiles
An open loop reduction in gunner aiming error is provided by a rate gyro dback to the missile command electronics. The low frequency movements are filtered out of the feedback circuit; permitting tracking of low frequency crossing targets, while eliminat...
04/05/1983
4235396Night sighting arrangement
A night sighting arrangement for automatic guidance of missiles, in which an image is displayed in Cartesian coordinates for the observation and target recognition. An image display in polar coordinates is provided for target identification and aiming pro...
11/25/1980
4218656Arrangement for the remote transmission of information for the remote guidance of vehicles which are subject to severe acceleration
An arrangement for the remote transmission of information for the remote guidance of vehicles subject to severe acceleration. The arrangement is formed by a transmitter outside the vehicle and by a receiver on board of the vehicle. The transmitter is prov...
08/19/1980
4202515Two tone tracker
A command-to-line-of-sight missile tracking system which employs spectral velength diversity and amplitude modulation of a beacon to effect an optical FM data link. The disclosed system provides advantages of suppression of interference radiation within t...
05/13/1980
4183482Night guiding device for self-propelled missiles
A device for guiding by night self-propelled missiles, comprising a daylight sighting telescope and an infrared goniometer which in association are called here daylight localizing apparatus, for spotting an infrared source carried by the missile, and a th...
01/15/1980
4179085Optical boresight method for nutating system
A method for eliminating boresight error in a beamrider missile guidance tem wherein moving parts may disrupt alignment of a nutated beam. Periodic strobing of a light emitting source directs beams of light to form an optical reticle which may function a...
12/18/1979
4152724Missile guidance systems
A missile guidance system uses a television system for viewing targets, and is primarily intended for sea craft. Sectors of the horizon view are displayed one above the other on a television display. Individual sectors can be magnified as required....
05/01/1979
4143835Missile system using laser illuminator
A system for intercepting a target with a missile having semi-active homing guidance. The target is discretely illuminated by a laser beam and the missile homes on the reflected illumination from the target....
03/13/1979
4113203Method and apparatus for thrust vector control of spin stabilized flying bodies by means of a single jet rudder
A flying body, rotating about its rolling axis, supplies reference signals, in accordance with its angular position, to a control device which produces Cartesian horizontal and vertical control signals. The reference signals effect production of a sawtoot...
09/12/1978
4102521System for signal coding
1. In a system for the coding of guidance signals which are produced at a control center and after their coding transmitted to a body to be guided, a control center consisting of a command generator for producing the guidance signals, a coding unit for co...
07/25/1978
4097007Missile guidance system utilizing polarization
A missile guidance system in which a projectile or missile is fired toward predetermined target with the missile being tracked on its flight toward the target by radar, processing the radar information in a computer apparatus and finally computing a new t...
06/27/1978
4060830Volumetric balance video tracker
A video tracker for controlling the scanning of a sensor in an electro-optical tracking system in which the track point for the sensor is determined by balancing a volume signal from a first half of the track window with a volume signal from the second ha...
11/29/1977
4038547Tracking and sighting instrument
Tracking and sighting apparatus for use in a missile guiding system. The apparatus receives visible light from a target, along with infrared light from the missile itself. Initially a beam splitter separates these different types of light. The beam splitt...
07/26/1977
4037202Microprogram controlled digital processor having addressable flip/flop section
A digital processor which is adapted for use in the guidance and stabilization of a guided missile. The digital processor is adapted to store a predetermined macroprogram and to process signals produced by various elements within the missile in accordance...
07/19/1977
4027834Missile nozzle configuration
1. In a guiding and propulsion system for a missile, the combination which comprises: Communication means mounted in a central portion of the missile toward the aft end thereof and effective to receive and emit radiant energy along a rearward line of view...
06/07/1977
4027837Optical tracking link utilizing pulse burst modulation for solid state missile beacons
An optical tracking link and encoding technique using solid state missile acons, which easily interfaces with existing missile guidance techniques. Countermeasures hardening is accomplished without sacrifice of performance at maximum range. A solid state,...
06/07/1977
4003659Single plane corner reflector guidance system
A laser attitude detection and guidance system which uses a number of gro base laser transmitter/detector stations and at least two retroreflecting arrays on the missile to track and determine attitude correction signals to be sent for correcting the att...
01/18/1977
3998406Guided missile system
1. A missile guidance system for continuously guiding a missile along a line of sight between a vehicle and a target comprising, Tracker means which is located solely on said vehicle, includes a radiation-sensitive element, and is responsive to the impingement...
12/21/1976
3974984Control of guided missiles
1. A visual aimer for use in the control of a guided missile comprising in combination, computer means for generating course correcting signals for the missile before and during flight, means transmitting the correcting signals to the missile, a first man...
08/17/1976
3974383Missile tracking and guidance system
A missile guidance system is disclosed which utilizes one optical system for visually tracking a target and directing a missile thereto by means of infrared (IR) energy emitted from the missile. The optical system includes a single objective lens for rece...
08/10/1976
3963195Roll reference system for vehicles utilizing optical beam control
Control information for guiding of vehicles such as a missile, projectile or manned vehicle, is carried on an optical beam directed at such vehicle from a ground station. Information for roll stabilization of such vehicle is carried in such beam in the fo...
06/15/1976
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