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US3084504A
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Rocket engine
Assignee: Northrop Grumman Space and Mission Systems Corp
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Filing: 1959-05-26
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Granted: 1963-04-09
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Expires: 1979-05-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Roy A Mckinnon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 22:45
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02K; F02K9/00; F02K9/70
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A GELATINOUS MONOPROPELLANT FUELED ROCKET COMPRISING, A COMBUSTION CHAMBER AND AN EXHAUST NOZZLE, A FUEL TANK ADAPTED TO CONTAIN GELATINOUS MONOPROPELLANT FUEL, MEANS TO EXTRUDE SAID FUEL FROM SAID TANK INTO SAID COMBUSTION CHAMBER, GAS GENERATING IGNITING MEANS FOR SAID ROCKET ENGINE, MEANS FOR COMMUNICATING GAS GENERATED BY SAID GAS GENERATING IGNITING MEANS TO SAID COMBUSTION CHAMBER TO START THE OPERATION OF SAID ROCKET ENGINE, MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY ACTUATING SAID GAS GENERATING IGNITING MEANS, AND MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY STOPPING THE OPERATION OF SAID ENGINE INCLUDING AN EXTRUSION PLATE HAVING AN OPENING THEREIN AND MOUNTED IN OPERATIVE RELATION TO THE FUEL TANK, AND A SOLENOID ACTUATED CUT-OFF PLATE HAVING AN OPENING SELECTIVELY REGISTERING WITH THE OPENING IN THE EXTRUSION MEMBER TO AFFORD EXTRUSION OF FUEL FROM THE FUEL TANK TO THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER IN RESPONSE TO
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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) | 1966-04-08 | 1966-10-08 | 1967-04-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-08 | 1970-10-08 | 1971-04-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-08 | 1974-10-08 | 1975-04-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |