US3126789A
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Hypervelocity propulsion arrangement
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Filing: —
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Granted: 1964-03-31
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Expires: 1981-03-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
No inventors recorded.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:26
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41B; F41B6/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A HYPERVELOCITY GUN ARRANGEMENT COMPRISING: A GUN BARREL DEFINING A BORE; A FIRST CONDUCTOR WITHIN SAID BARREL DEFINING A FIRST ARCUATE SURFACE OF THE BORE THROUGHOUT THE LENGTH THEREOF; A SECOND CONDUCTOR DEFINING A SECOND ARCUATE SURFACE OF THE BORE DIAMETRICALLY OPPOSED TO SAID FIRST ARCUATE SURFACE; AN ENLARGED BREECH SECURED TO SAID BARREL AT ONE END THEREOF AND DEFINING AN ENLARGED BREECH CHAMBER; SAID FIRST AND SECOND CONDUCTORS EACH HAVING EXTENSIONS EXTENDING ALONG DIAMETRICALLY OPPOSED ARCUATE SURFACES OF THE BREECH CHAMBER; A PROJECTILE POSITIONABLE IN THE BORE ADJACENT TO SAID BREECH AND OF A DIAMETER SUFFICIENT TO ELECTRICALLY ENGAGE BOTH OF SAID CONDUCTORS THROUGHOUT THE LENGTH OF THE BORE;
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
A HYPERVELOCITY GUN ARRANGEMENT COMPRISING: A GUN BARREL DEFINING A BORE; A FIRST CONDUCTOR WITHIN SAID BARREL DEFINING A FIRST ARCUATE SURFACE OF THE BORE THROUGHOUT THE LENGTH THEREOF; A SECOND CONDUCTOR DEFINING A SECOND ARCUATE SURFACE OF THE BORE DIAMETRICALLY OPPOSED TO SAID FIRST ARCUATE SURFACE; AN ENLARGED BREECH SECURED TO SAID BARREL AT ONE END THEREOF AND DEFINING AN ENLARGED BREECH CHAMBER; SAID FIRST AND SECOND CONDUCTORS EACH HAVING EXTENSIONS EXTENDING ALONG DIAMETRICALLY OPPOSED ARCUATE SURFACES OF THE BREECH CHAMBER; A PROJECTILE POSITIONABLE IN THE BORE ADJACENT TO SAID BREECH AND OF A DIAMETER SUFFICIENT TO ELECTRICALLY ENGAGE BOTH OF SAID CONDUCTORS THROUGHOUT THE LENGTH OF THE BORE;
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1967-03-31 | 1967-09-30 | 1968-03-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-03-31 | 1971-09-30 | 1972-03-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-03-31 | 1975-09-30 | 1976-03-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |