US3113751A
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Aerial cargo delivery system
Assignee: All American Engineering Co
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Filing: 1962-12-28
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Granted: 1963-12-10
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Expires: 1982-12-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert B Cotton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 23:20
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64D; B64D1/00; B64D1/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
IN AN AERIAL CARGO DELIVERY SYSTEM INCLUDING AN AIRCRAFT, A CARGO CARRIED BY SAID AIRCRAFT, A GROUND STATION, AND ADJUSTABLE MEANS IN SAID AIRCRAFT FOR ACCELERATING SAID CARGO OUT OF SAID AIRCRAFT AND TOWARD SAID GROUND STATION SUCH THAT SAID CARGO IS TRAVELLING AT A PREDETERMINED VELOCITY WITH RESPECT TO SAID GROUND STATION UPON ARRIVAL AT SAID GROUND STATION, SAID VELOCITY BEING A FUNCTION OF THE SETTING OF SAID ADJUSTABLE MEANS AND THE ALTITUDE OF SAID AIRCRAFT ABOVE SAID GROUND STATION, THE INVENTION COMPRISING AN AIRBORNE TARGET MEANS CONSTRAINED AT A PREDETERMINED ALTITUDE ABOVE SAID GROUND STATION AND ADAPTED TO BE ENGAGED BY SAID AIRCRAFT IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO THE DELIVERY OF THE CARGO BY SAID SYSTEM, WHEREBY THE RELATIVE VELOCITY OF SAID CARGO WITH RESPECT TO SAID GROUND STATION WHEN DELIVERED THERETO MAY BE SELECTIVELY VARIED BY SAID ADJUSTABLE MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
IN AN AERIAL CARGO DELIVERY SYSTEM INCLUDING AN AIRCRAFT, A CARGO CARRIED BY SAID AIRCRAFT, A GROUND STATION, AND ADJUSTABLE MEANS IN SAID AIRCRAFT FOR ACCELERATING SAID CARGO OUT OF SAID AIRCRAFT AND TOWARD SAID GROUND STATION SUCH THAT SAID CARGO IS TRAVELLING AT A PREDETERMINED VELOCITY WITH RESPECT TO SAID GROUND STATION UPON ARRIVAL AT SAID GROUND STATION, SAID VELOCITY BEING A FUNCTION OF THE SETTING OF SAID ADJUSTABLE MEANS AND THE ALTITUDE OF SAID AIRCRAFT ABOVE SAID GROUND STATION, THE INVENTION COMPRISING AN AIRBORNE TARGET MEANS CONSTRAINED AT A PREDETERMINED ALTITUDE ABOVE SAID GROUND STATION AND ADAPTED TO BE ENGAGED BY SAID AIRCRAFT IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO THE DELIVERY OF THE CARGO BY SAID SYSTEM, WHEREBY THE RELATIVE VELOCITY OF SAID CARGO WITH RESPECT TO SAID GROUND STATION WHEN DELIVERED THERETO MAY BE SELECTIVELY VARIED BY SAID ADJUSTABLE MEANS.
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) | 1966-12-09 | 1967-06-10 | 1967-12-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-12-09 | 1971-06-10 | 1971-12-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-12-09 | 1975-06-10 | 1975-12-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |