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Gyrostat propulsion system

  • US 5,090,260 A
  • Filed: 08/06/1990
  • Issued: 02/25/1992
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/09/1989
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A thrust producing apparatus comprising a gyrostat having a gyrostat wheel, means for supporting the gyrostat, means for toppling the gyrostat creating precessional force in a predetermined direction against the supporting means, and means for rotating the gyrostat into an orientation whereby it can again be toppled while avoiding the creation of precessional force in a direction opposite to said predetermined direction.

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