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US3096954A
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Improvements to jet-propelled aircraft with directional discharge-nozzles for vertical take-off
Assignee: Safran Aircraft Engines SAS
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Filing: 1961-11-06
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Granted: 1963-07-09
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Expires: 1981-11-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Bauger Louis Jules
- 👤 Constant Rene
- 👤 Jumelle Louis Francois
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 14:45
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64C; B64C29/00; B64C29/0008; B64C29/0041; B64C29/0066
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
IN AN AIRCRAFT WHICH TAKES OFF VERTICALLY WITHOUT CHANGING TRIM, THE JET DEFLECTING COMBINATION OF AT LEAST ONE TURBOJET ENGINE HAVING A DOUBLE FLOW AND A FRONT FAN, COMPRISING A REAR DISCHARGE NOZZLE FOR THE HOT FLOW AND AT LEAST ONE NOZZLE DISCHARGING THE FLOW COMPRESSED BY SAID FAN, IMMEDIATELY DOWNSTREAM OF SAID FAN, WITH JET DEFLECTING DEVICES ASSOCIATED WITH EACH DISCHARGE NOZZLE AND COMPRISING, ARRANGED IMMEDIATELY DOWNSTREAM OF SAID NOZZLE, AT LEAST ONE UPPER DEFLECTING SEGMENT PIVOTED ABOUT AN AXIS SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTAL, SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL LATERAL PARTITIONS, SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTAL LOWER GRIDS PROVIDED WITH TRANSVERSE BLADES AND A COMMON ACTUATING MECHANISM FOR URGING IN THE SAME TIME SAID SEGMENT, PARTITIONS AND GRIDS FROM A RETRACTED TO AN EXTENDED POSITION AND VICE VERSA.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
IN AN AIRCRAFT WHICH TAKES OFF VERTICALLY WITHOUT CHANGING TRIM, THE JET DEFLECTING COMBINATION OF AT LEAST ONE TURBOJET ENGINE HAVING A DOUBLE FLOW AND A FRONT FAN, COMPRISING A REAR DISCHARGE NOZZLE FOR THE HOT FLOW AND AT LEAST ONE NOZZLE DISCHARGING THE FLOW COMPRESSED BY SAID FAN, IMMEDIATELY DOWNSTREAM OF SAID FAN, WITH JET DEFLECTING DEVICES ASSOCIATED WITH EACH DISCHARGE NOZZLE AND COMPRISING, ARRANGED IMMEDIATELY DOWNSTREAM OF SAID NOZZLE, AT LEAST ONE UPPER DEFLECTING SEGMENT PIVOTED ABOUT AN AXIS SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTAL, SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL LATERAL PARTITIONS, SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTAL LOWER GRIDS PROVIDED WITH TRANSVERSE BLADES AND A COMMON ACTUATING MECHANISM FOR URGING IN THE SAME TIME SAID SEGMENT, PARTITIONS AND GRIDS FROM A RETRACTED TO AN EXTENDED POSITION AND VICE VERSA.
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) | 1966-07-08 | 1967-01-07 | 1967-07-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-08 | 1971-01-07 | 1971-07-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-08 | 1975-01-07 | 1975-07-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |