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US3096049A
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Steering means for space vehicles missiles and high altitude flying craft
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-01-25
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Granted: 1963-07-02
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Expires: 1980-01-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward S Karasinski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 13:26
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64C; B64C9/00; B64C9/38
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
IN A SPACE VEHICLE POWERED BY AN ENGINE HAVING AN EXHAUST STREAM, GUIDANCE MEANS OF THE CHARACTER DESCRIBED, INCLUDING: AN EXHAUST TUBE OF ANNULAR CROSS SECTION THROUGH WHICH SAID EXHAUST STREAM IS DISCHARGED, SAID TUBE HAVING AN INNER WALL; AT LEAST ONE GENERALLY TRIANGULAR EXHAUST DEFLECTING MEMBER HINGED TO SAID TUBE WALL AND HAVING A FIRST POSITION FLUSH WITH THE INNER SURFACE OF SAID TUBE WALL, SAID DEFLECTING MEMBER HAVING GENERALLY THE SHAPE OF A RIGHT TRIANGLE WITH ONE LEG PARALLEL WITH THE AXIS OF SAID TUBE AND THE OTHER LEG IN A PLANE AT RIGHT ANGLES THERETO, SAID DEFLECTING MEMBER BEING HINGED TO THE TUBE WALL ALONG THE HYPOTENUSE OF THE RIGHT TRIANGLE; AND MEANS FOR MOVING SAID DEFLECTING MEMBER INTO THE EXHAUST STREAM TO CONTROL MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
IN A SPACE VEHICLE POWERED BY AN ENGINE HAVING AN EXHAUST STREAM, GUIDANCE MEANS OF THE CHARACTER DESCRIBED, INCLUDING: AN EXHAUST TUBE OF ANNULAR CROSS SECTION THROUGH WHICH SAID EXHAUST STREAM IS DISCHARGED, SAID TUBE HAVING AN INNER WALL; AT LEAST ONE GENERALLY TRIANGULAR EXHAUST DEFLECTING MEMBER HINGED TO SAID TUBE WALL AND HAVING A FIRST POSITION FLUSH WITH THE INNER SURFACE OF SAID TUBE WALL, SAID DEFLECTING MEMBER HAVING GENERALLY THE SHAPE OF A RIGHT TRIANGLE WITH ONE LEG PARALLEL WITH THE AXIS OF SAID TUBE AND THE OTHER LEG IN A PLANE AT RIGHT ANGLES THERETO, SAID DEFLECTING MEMBER BEING HINGED TO THE TUBE WALL ALONG THE HYPOTENUSE OF THE RIGHT TRIANGLE; AND MEANS FOR MOVING SAID DEFLECTING MEMBER INTO THE EXHAUST STREAM TO CONTROL MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE.
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) | 1966-07-01 | 1966-12-31 | 1967-07-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-01 | 1970-12-31 | 1971-07-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-01 | 1974-12-31 | 1975-07-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |