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Solas preheater for gas jet attitude
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Granted: 1963-07-16
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Expires: 1980-07-16
Abstract
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Bibliographic Details
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2026-10-28 11:30
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64G; B64G1/00; B64G1/22; B64G1/24; B64G1/26; B64C; B64C9/00; B64C9/38; F; F24; F24S; F24S10/00; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E10/00; Y02E10/40; Y02E10/44; Y02T; Y02T50/00; Y02T50/40
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
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A METHOD OF IMPROVING THE PERFORMANCE OF A JET OPERATED ATTITUDE CONTROL MEANS FOR OUTER SPACE VEHICLES WHICH COMPRISES THE STEPS OF: STORING A GASEOUS PRESSURE FLUID WITHIN A SPACE VEHICLE AT A HIGH PRESSUR,E AT A RELATIVELY LOW TEMPERATURE; DISCHARGING THE GASEOUS PRESSURE FLUID FROM THE AFORESAID SPACE AND COLLECTING THE DISCHARGED PRESSURE FLUID AT A MATERIALLY LOWER PRESSURE THAN THE AFORESAID HIGH PRESSURE; HEATING THE LAST MENTIONED COLLECTED PRESSURE FLUID BY SOLAR RADIATION TO HEAT AND EXPAND TE SAME TO INCREASE THE PRESSURE THEREOF AND CONTROLLABLY DISCHARGHING THE HEATED AND EXPANDED PRESSURE FLUID FROM THE OUTER SPACE VEHICLE THROUGH A JET IN A PREDETERMINED DIRECTION OUTWARDLY AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE TO OBTAIN REACTIONARY THRUST IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION ON THE VEHICLE TO CHANGE THE ATTITUDE IN SPACE OF THE VEHICLE.
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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) | 1966-07-15 | 1967-01-14 | 1967-07-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-15 | 1971-01-14 | 1971-07-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-15 | 1975-01-14 | 1975-07-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |