US3128066A
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Landing platform
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-10-31
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Granted: 1964-04-07
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Expires: 1980-10-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert C Bailey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 23:57
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64F; B64F1/00; B64F1/02; B64F1/04; B64F1/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
AN AIRCRAFT LANDING PLATFORM OF THE CHARACTER REFERRED TO INCLUDING AN ELONGATE HORIZONTALLY DISPOSED, RECTANGULAR FRAME HAVING FRONT AND REAR ENDS, AN UPWARDLY DISPOSED AIRCRAFT SUPPORTING PAD FIXED TO AND CARRIED BY THE FRAME, SUPPORTING AND GUIDING WHEELS AT THE FOUR CORNERS OF THE FRAME AND A PLURALITY OF SUPPORT WHEELS SECURED TO THE FRAME BETWEEN THE SUPPORTING AND GUIDING WHEELS, STEERING MEANS RELATED TO THE SUPPORTING AND GUIDING WHEELS AND OPERABLE TO SELECTIVELY TURN THE FOUR SUPPORTING AND GUIDING WHEELS SYNCHRONOUSLY AND TO TURN THE TWO SUPPORTING AND GUIDING WHEELS AT ONE END OF THE FRAME INDEPENDENT OF SAID WHEELS AT THE OTHER END OF THE FRAME, PROPULSION MEANS INCLUDING GAS TURBINE JET ENGINES FIXED TO THE FRAME AND DISPOSED REARWARDLY, BRAKING MEANS RELATED TO THE SEVERAL WHEELS, AND CONTROL MEANS RELATED TO THE STEERING, PROPULSION AND BRAKING MEANS TO STEER AND PROPEL THE PLATFORM TO OCCUR BELOW AND CATCH A DESCENDING AIRCRAFT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
AN AIRCRAFT LANDING PLATFORM OF THE CHARACTER REFERRED TO INCLUDING AN ELONGATE HORIZONTALLY DISPOSED, RECTANGULAR FRAME HAVING FRONT AND REAR ENDS, AN UPWARDLY DISPOSED AIRCRAFT SUPPORTING PAD FIXED TO AND CARRIED BY THE FRAME, SUPPORTING AND GUIDING WHEELS AT THE FOUR CORNERS OF THE FRAME AND A PLURALITY OF SUPPORT WHEELS SECURED TO THE FRAME BETWEEN THE SUPPORTING AND GUIDING WHEELS, STEERING MEANS RELATED TO THE SUPPORTING AND GUIDING WHEELS AND OPERABLE TO SELECTIVELY TURN THE FOUR SUPPORTING AND GUIDING WHEELS SYNCHRONOUSLY AND TO TURN THE TWO SUPPORTING AND GUIDING WHEELS AT ONE END OF THE FRAME INDEPENDENT OF SAID WHEELS AT THE OTHER END OF THE FRAME, PROPULSION MEANS INCLUDING GAS TURBINE JET ENGINES FIXED TO THE FRAME AND DISPOSED REARWARDLY, BRAKING MEANS RELATED TO THE SEVERAL WHEELS, AND CONTROL MEANS RELATED TO THE STEERING, PROPULSION AND BRAKING MEANS TO STEER AND PROPEL THE PLATFORM TO OCCUR BELOW AND CATCH A DESCENDING AIRCRAFT.
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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) | 1967-04-07 | 1967-10-07 | 1968-04-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-04-07 | 1971-10-07 | 1972-04-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-04-07 | 1975-10-07 | 1976-04-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |