US3088698A
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Vertical catapult for missiles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-08-16
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Granted: 1963-05-07
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Expires: 1980-08-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ongaro Theodore
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 12:24
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41F; F41F3/00; F41F3/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
MISSILE LAUNCHING APPARTUS COMPRISING, A LAUNCHING TOWER, A FIRST PULLEY MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID LAUNCHING TOWER, A SECOND PULLEY MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID LAUNCHING TOWER, FIRST CLOSED LOOP CABLE MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTING SAID FIRST AND SECOND PULLEY MEANS, MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID FIRST CLOSED LOOP CABLE MEANS ADAPTED TO IMPART A FORCE TO THE MISSILE TO BE LAUNCHED, A THIRD PULLEY MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID LAUNCHING TOWER, A FORCE TOWER, FORCE DEVELOPING MEANS MOVABLY ASSOCITED WITH SAID FORCE TOWER, SECOND CABLE MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID FORCE DEVELOPING MEANS MOVABLY ASSOCIATED WITH FOURTH PULLEY MEANS FOR RAISING SAID FORCE DEVELOPING MEANS RELATIVE TO SAID FORCE TOWER, MEANS FOR RELEASING THE KINETIC ENERGY OF SAID MOVABLE MEANS AS IT APPROACHES THE LOWER END OF ITS PATH OF MOTION, SAID SECOND CABLE MEANS BEING OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID THIRD PULLEY MEANS AND SAID SECOND PULLEY MEANS SO AS TO TRANSMIT FORCES DEVELOPED BY SAID FORCE DEVELOPING MEANS TO SAID MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID FIRST CLOSED LOOP CABLE MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
MISSILE LAUNCHING APPARTUS COMPRISING, A LAUNCHING TOWER, A FIRST PULLEY MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID LAUNCHING TOWER, A SECOND PULLEY MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID LAUNCHING TOWER, FIRST CLOSED LOOP CABLE MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTING SAID FIRST AND SECOND PULLEY MEANS, MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID FIRST CLOSED LOOP CABLE MEANS ADAPTED TO IMPART A FORCE TO THE MISSILE TO BE LAUNCHED, A THIRD PULLEY MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID LAUNCHING TOWER, A FORCE TOWER, FORCE DEVELOPING MEANS MOVABLY ASSOCITED WITH SAID FORCE TOWER, SECOND CABLE MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID FORCE DEVELOPING MEANS MOVABLY ASSOCIATED WITH FOURTH PULLEY MEANS FOR RAISING SAID FORCE DEVELOPING MEANS RELATIVE TO SAID FORCE TOWER, MEANS FOR RELEASING THE KINETIC ENERGY OF SAID MOVABLE MEANS AS IT APPROACHES THE LOWER END OF ITS PATH OF MOTION, SAID SECOND CABLE MEANS BEING OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID THIRD PULLEY MEANS AND SAID SECOND PULLEY MEANS SO AS TO TRANSMIT FORCES DEVELOPED BY SAID FORCE DEVELOPING MEANS TO SAID MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID FIRST CLOSED LOOP CABLE MEANS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-05-06 | 1966-11-05 | 1967-05-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-05-06 | 1970-11-05 | 1971-05-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-05-06 | 1974-11-05 | 1975-05-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |