US3111900A
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Missile interstage separating device
Assignee: RTX Corp
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Filing: 1961-03-30
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Granted: 1963-11-26
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Expires: 1981-03-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 David L Fitton
- 👤 George A Lawson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 08:03
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42B; F42B15/00; F42B15/36; B; B64; B64G; B64G1/00; B64G1/22; B64G1/64; B64G1/641; B64G1/642; B64G1/645
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
LOCKING MEANS FOR HOLDING A VEHICLE AND A ROCKET STAGE IN ASSEMBLED RELATION, SAID VEHICLE AND STAGE HAVING COOPERATING SLEEVES THEREON, SAID SLEEVES HAVING END SURFACES IN ENDWISE ENGAGEMENT TO HOLD SAID VEHICLE AND STAGE IN PREDETERMINED AXIAL RELATION, SAID LOCKING MEANS INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF LEVERS PIVOTED ON THE INNER SURFACE ON ONE OF SAID SLEEVES, EACH LEVER HAVING AT ONE END MEANS ENGAGING THE OTHER SLEEVE TO HOLD SAID SLEEVES TOGETHER, RELEASABLE MEANS ENGAGING THE OPPOSITE ENDS OF SAID LEVERS TO HOLD THE LEVERS IN OPERATIVE POSITION WITH SAID ONE END OF EACH LEVER IN ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID OTHER SLEEVE, A FLAP PIVOTED IN ONE OF SAID SLEEVES AND MOVABLE INTO AN OPERATIVE POSITION EXTERNALLY OF SAID SLEEVE AND MEANS CONNECTING SAID FLAP TO ONE OF SAID LEVERS TO CAUSE SAID FLAP TO MOVE WITH SAID LEVER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
LOCKING MEANS FOR HOLDING A VEHICLE AND A ROCKET STAGE IN ASSEMBLED RELATION, SAID VEHICLE AND STAGE HAVING COOPERATING SLEEVES THEREON, SAID SLEEVES HAVING END SURFACES IN ENDWISE ENGAGEMENT TO HOLD SAID VEHICLE AND STAGE IN PREDETERMINED AXIAL RELATION, SAID LOCKING MEANS INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF LEVERS PIVOTED ON THE INNER SURFACE ON ONE OF SAID SLEEVES, EACH LEVER HAVING AT ONE END MEANS ENGAGING THE OTHER SLEEVE TO HOLD SAID SLEEVES TOGETHER, RELEASABLE MEANS ENGAGING THE OPPOSITE ENDS OF SAID LEVERS TO HOLD THE LEVERS IN OPERATIVE POSITION WITH SAID ONE END OF EACH LEVER IN ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID OTHER SLEEVE, A FLAP PIVOTED IN ONE OF SAID SLEEVES AND MOVABLE INTO AN OPERATIVE POSITION EXTERNALLY OF SAID SLEEVE AND MEANS CONNECTING SAID FLAP TO ONE OF SAID LEVERS TO CAUSE SAID FLAP TO MOVE WITH SAID LEVER.
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) | 1966-11-25 | 1967-05-27 | 1967-11-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-11-25 | 1971-05-27 | 1971-11-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-11-25 | 1975-05-27 | 1975-11-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |