US3082599A
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Coordinated control of afterburner fuel and exhaust nozzle area
Assignee: RTX Corp
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Filing: 1958-03-21
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Granted: 1963-03-26
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Expires: 1978-03-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James N White
- 👤 Bruce N Torell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 00:39
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02C; F02C9/00; F02C9/16; F02K; F02K1/00; F02K1/06; F02K1/15; F02K1/16; F02K1/17
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
AN AFTERBURNER CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A TURBOJET ENGINE HAVING AN AFTERBURNER AND A VARIABLE AREA EXHAUST NOZZLE, SAID SYSTEM INCLUDING MEANS MAINTAINING A FIXED AREA OF SAID EXHAUST NOZZLE DURING NONAFTERBURNING OPERATION, MEANS FOR SELECTING AFTERBURNER OPERATION, MEANS FOR DELIVERING FUEL TO SAID AFTERBURNER, MEANS FOR IGNITING FUEL IN SAID AFTERBURNER, MEANS ACTUATED BY SAID SELECTING MEANS UPON THE SELECTION OF AFTERBURNING OPERATION FOR EFFECTING A PARTIAL OPENING OF SAID EXHAUST NOZZLE PRIOR TO IGNITION OF SAID AFTERBURNER INCLUDING A VARIABLE POSITION PIVOT NORMALLY IN A FIRST POSITION, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO AFTER BURNER FUEL PRESSURE FOR SHIFTING SAID PIVOT TO A SECOND POSITION TO ESTABLISH AN INCREASED OPENING OF SAID EXHAUST NOZZLE.
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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) | 1966-03-25 | 1966-09-24 | 1967-03-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-03-25 | 1970-09-24 | 1971-03-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-03-25 | 1974-09-24 | 1975-03-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |