US3110262A
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Shock mitigating nose
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-02-02
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Granted: 1963-11-12
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Expires: 1982-02-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Stanley E West
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 22:20
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42B; F42B10/00; F42B10/32; F42B10/38; F42B10/42; F42B10/46
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A SHOCK ABSORBING DEVICE COMPRISING, A NON-FRANGIBLE MISSILE BODY PORTION, A HOLLOW FRANGIBLE NOSE CONE CONNECTED TO SAID BODY, A FRANGIBLE BOWL-SHAPED DEVICE CONNECTED TO SAID BODY AND TO THE INSIDE OF SAID CONE DIVIDING THE SPACE IN SAID CONE INTO TWO PORTIONS, A FIRST SHOCK MITIGATING MEANS COMPRISING A PLASTIC FOAM FILLING ONE PORTION OF SAID SPACE BOUNDED BY SAID BODY, SAID CONE AND SAID BOWL-SHAPED MEMBER CUP, A SECOND SHOCK MITIGATING MEANS COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF BALL-SHAPED OBJECTS FILLING THE SECOND PORTION OF SAID SPACE BOUNDED BY SAID CONE AND SAID CUP, WHEREBY AN APPRECIABLE PORTION OF THE TOTAL ENERGY PRODUCED UPON THE IMPACT OF SAID DEVICE WITH AN OBJECT IS ABSORBED BY BOTH OF SAID SHOCK MITIGATING MEANS AND IN THE DESTRUCTION OF SAID CONE AND SAID BOWL-SHAPED DEVICE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
A SHOCK ABSORBING DEVICE COMPRISING, A NON-FRANGIBLE MISSILE BODY PORTION, A HOLLOW FRANGIBLE NOSE CONE CONNECTED TO SAID BODY, A FRANGIBLE BOWL-SHAPED DEVICE CONNECTED TO SAID BODY AND TO THE INSIDE OF SAID CONE DIVIDING THE SPACE IN SAID CONE INTO TWO PORTIONS, A FIRST SHOCK MITIGATING MEANS COMPRISING A PLASTIC FOAM FILLING ONE PORTION OF SAID SPACE BOUNDED BY SAID BODY, SAID CONE AND SAID BOWL-SHAPED MEMBER CUP, A SECOND SHOCK MITIGATING MEANS COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF BALL-SHAPED OBJECTS FILLING THE SECOND PORTION OF SAID SPACE BOUNDED BY SAID CONE AND SAID CUP, WHEREBY AN APPRECIABLE PORTION OF THE TOTAL ENERGY PRODUCED UPON THE IMPACT OF SAID DEVICE WITH AN OBJECT IS ABSORBED BY BOTH OF SAID SHOCK MITIGATING MEANS AND IN THE DESTRUCTION OF SAID CONE AND SAID BOWL-SHAPED DEVICE.
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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) | 1966-11-11 | 1967-05-13 | 1967-11-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-11-11 | 1971-05-13 | 1971-11-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-11-11 | 1975-05-13 | 1975-11-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |