US3093348A
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Hypersonic aircraft
Assignee: Garrett Corp
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Filing: 1960-10-06
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Granted: 1963-06-11
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Expires: 1980-10-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Helmut R Schelp
- 👤 Archibald P Kelley
- 👤 Leslie W Norman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 15:54
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64D; B64D13/00; B64D13/006; B64C; B64C30/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
IN AN AIRCRAFT, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING: AN AIRFRAME; FUEL STORAGE MEANS IN SAID AIRFRAME FOR RECEIVING AND HOLDING FUEL; A MAIN ENGINE MOUNTED ON SAID AIRFRAME AND HAVING A CONVERGING INLET FOR RECEIVING AIR AND A DIVERGING OUTLET; MEANS ON SAID AIRFRAME ESTABLISHING COMMUNICATION BETWEEN SAID FUEL STORAGE MEANS AND SAID MAIN ENGINE FOR INTRODUCING FUEL INTO SAID INLET TO PRODUCE AN AIR AND FUEL MIXTURE, THE INLET BEING SHAPED TO CREATE A SERIES OF SHOCK WAVES AND THEREBY INCREASE THE PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE OF THE AIR AND FUEL MIXTURE SUFFICIENTLY TO CAUSE DETONATION THEREOF WHEN THE AIRFRAME IS TRAVELING AT A VELOCITY CORRESPONDING TO A MACH NUMBER OF SUBSTANTIALLY 6.5; AND A ROCKET BOOSTER SEPARABLY MOUNTED ON SAID AIRFRAME, SAID ROCKET BOOSTER SERVING TO INITIATE MOTION OF SAID AIRFRAME AND ACCELERATE THE SAME TO SAID VELOCITY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
IN AN AIRCRAFT, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING: AN AIRFRAME; FUEL STORAGE MEANS IN SAID AIRFRAME FOR RECEIVING AND HOLDING FUEL; A MAIN ENGINE MOUNTED ON SAID AIRFRAME AND HAVING A CONVERGING INLET FOR RECEIVING AIR AND A DIVERGING OUTLET; MEANS ON SAID AIRFRAME ESTABLISHING COMMUNICATION BETWEEN SAID FUEL STORAGE MEANS AND SAID MAIN ENGINE FOR INTRODUCING FUEL INTO SAID INLET TO PRODUCE AN AIR AND FUEL MIXTURE, THE INLET BEING SHAPED TO CREATE A SERIES OF SHOCK WAVES AND THEREBY INCREASE THE PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE OF THE AIR AND FUEL MIXTURE SUFFICIENTLY TO CAUSE DETONATION THEREOF WHEN THE AIRFRAME IS TRAVELING AT A VELOCITY CORRESPONDING TO A MACH NUMBER OF SUBSTANTIALLY 6.5; AND A ROCKET BOOSTER SEPARABLY MOUNTED ON SAID AIRFRAME, SAID ROCKET BOOSTER SERVING TO INITIATE MOTION OF SAID AIRFRAME AND ACCELERATE THE SAME TO SAID VELOCITY.
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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 |