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Hydrodynamic propulsion system
Assignee: Bell Aerospace Corp
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Filing: 1962-02-19
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Granted: 1963-05-21
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Expires: 1982-02-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John K Hulbert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 07:49
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B35/00; A63B35/08; A63B35/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A SELF-CONTAINED MONOPROPELLANT ENERGIZED PROPULSION UNIT FOR PERSONNEL ENGAGED IN UNDERWEARW MANEUVERS, SAID UNIT COMPRISING A CASING ADAPTED TO BE STRAPPED AGAINST A PERSON''S BACK AND HAVING THEREIN A PROPULSION ENGINE COMPRISING A CYLINDER HAVING A DISCHARGE END OPENING AT THE LOWER END OF SAID CASING AND AN INLET PORT AT THE UPPER END OF SAID CASING, A MULTIPOSITION VALVE CONTROLLING SAID INLET PORT, AN AMBIENT WATER INLET CONDUIT LEADING FROM THE UPPER END OF SAID CASING TO SAID CONTROL VALVE, A GAS SUPPLY CONDUIT INCOMMUNICATION WITH SAID CONTROL VALVE, A CATALYST CHAMBER DISPOSED WITHIN SAID GAS SUPPLY CONDUIT, A HYDROGENPEROXIDE LIQUID SUPPLY STORED WITHIN SAID CASING AND IN COMMUNICATION WITH SAID SUPPLY CONDUIT, MEANS FOR DISPLACING SAID HYDROGENPEROXIDE TO MOVE THROUGH SAID SUPPLY CONDUIT AND THROUGH SAID CATALYST CHAMBER WHEREBY GAS EVOLVES FOR DELIVERY
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
A SELF-CONTAINED MONOPROPELLANT ENERGIZED PROPULSION UNIT FOR PERSONNEL ENGAGED IN UNDERWEARW MANEUVERS, SAID UNIT COMPRISING A CASING ADAPTED TO BE STRAPPED AGAINST A PERSON''S BACK AND HAVING THEREIN A PROPULSION ENGINE COMPRISING A CYLINDER HAVING A DISCHARGE END OPENING AT THE LOWER END OF SAID CASING AND AN INLET PORT AT THE UPPER END OF SAID CASING, A MULTIPOSITION VALVE CONTROLLING SAID INLET PORT, AN AMBIENT WATER INLET CONDUIT LEADING FROM THE UPPER END OF SAID CASING TO SAID CONTROL VALVE, A GAS SUPPLY CONDUIT INCOMMUNICATION WITH SAID CONTROL VALVE, A CATALYST CHAMBER DISPOSED WITHIN SAID GAS SUPPLY CONDUIT, A HYDROGENPEROXIDE LIQUID SUPPLY STORED WITHIN SAID CASING AND IN COMMUNICATION WITH SAID SUPPLY CONDUIT, MEANS FOR DISPLACING SAID HYDROGENPEROXIDE TO MOVE THROUGH SAID SUPPLY CONDUIT AND THROUGH SAID CATALYST CHAMBER WHEREBY GAS EVOLVES FOR DELIVERY
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1966-05-20 | 1966-11-19 | 1967-05-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-05-20 | 1970-11-19 | 1971-05-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-05-20 | 1974-11-19 | 1975-05-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |