US3073113A
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Propulsion apparatus
Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp
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Filing: 1959-10-06
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Granted: 1963-01-15
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Expires: 1979-10-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold F Faught
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 09:25
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02K; F02K9/00; F02K9/08; F02K9/26; F02K9/94
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
IN COMBINATION, A ROCKET COMPRISING AN OUTER CASING HAVING A FORWARDLY DIRECTED NOSE PORTION AND A REARWARDLY DIRECTED EXHAUST NOZZLE, MEANS DEFINING A PROPELLANT COMBUSTION CHAMBER COMMUNICATING WITH SAID EXHAUST NOZZLE, A SOLID PROPELLANT CHARGE DISPOSED IN SAID CASING, A ROTARY MEMBER FOR COMMUNICATING SAID CHARGE, MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID MEMBER, AND MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID COMBUSTION CHAMBER FOR IGNITING THE COMMINUTED PARTICLES OF SAID CHARGE, SAID CHARGE BEING OF GENERALLY CIRCULAR CROSS-SECTIONAL SHAPE AND HAVING A SOLID FUEL ELEMENT AND A SOLID OXIDIZER ELEMENT EXTENDING COEXTENSIVELY AND HAVING COMPLEMENTARY CROSS-SECTIONAL SHAPES JOINTLY DEFINING SAID CIRCULAR CROSS-SECTIONAL SHAPE.
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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) | 1966-01-14 | 1966-07-16 | 1967-01-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-01-14 | 1970-07-16 | 1971-01-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-01-14 | 1974-07-16 | 1975-01-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |