US3093117A
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High energy rate actuator
Assignee: General Dynamics Corp
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Filing: 1960-06-27
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Granted: 1963-06-11
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Expires: 1980-06-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Boniard I Brown
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 03:54
CPC Classifications
F; F15; F15B; F15B15/00; F15B15/20; F15B15/22; F15B15/221
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
AN ACTUATOR COMPRISING MEANS DEFINING A WALL HAVA PRESSURE RETAINING PORTION, AN ACTUATOR PISTON ADAPTED FOR COOPERATION WITH THE WALL TO PROVIDE A PRESSURE SEAL THEREBETWEEN ABOUT SAID PORTION OF THE WALL, MEANS FOR EXERTING A SET FORCE URGING THE PISTON TOWARD THE WALL TO EFFECT SAID PRESSURE SEAL, AND MEANS FOR APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE PISTON TO OVERBALANCE THE SET FORCE TO ELIMINATE SAID PRESSURE SEAL AND APPLY THE PRESSURE TO AN INCREASED AREA OF THE PISTON, WHEREBY THE ACTUATOR PISTON IS IMPELLED FROM THE WALL TO PRODUCE OUTPUT THRUST.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
91 words
AN ACTUATOR COMPRISING MEANS DEFINING A WALL HAVA PRESSURE RETAINING PORTION, AN ACTUATOR PISTON ADAPTED FOR COOPERATION WITH THE WALL TO PROVIDE A PRESSURE SEAL THEREBETWEEN ABOUT SAID PORTION OF THE WALL, MEANS FOR EXERTING A SET FORCE URGING THE PISTON TOWARD THE WALL TO EFFECT SAID PRESSURE SEAL, AND MEANS FOR APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE PISTON TO OVERBALANCE THE SET FORCE TO ELIMINATE SAID PRESSURE SEAL AND APPLY THE PRESSURE TO AN INCREASED AREA OF THE PISTON, WHEREBY THE ACTUATOR PISTON IS IMPELLED FROM THE WALL TO PRODUCE OUTPUT THRUST.
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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) | 1966-06-10 | 1966-12-10 | 1967-06-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-06-10 | 1970-12-10 | 1971-06-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-06-10 | 1974-12-10 | 1975-06-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |