US3134353A
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Underwater propulsion system
Assignee: ATK Launch Systems LLC
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Filing: 1962-03-20
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Granted: 1964-05-26
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Expires: 1982-03-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Haakon O Pedersen
- 👤 John W Conlon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 11:42
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42B; F42B19/00; F42B19/12; F42B19/26; B; B63; B63G; B63G8/00; B63G8/14; B63G8/16; B63H; B63H11/00; B63H11/02; B63H11/04; B63H11/08; B63H11/09; B63H11/12; F42B19/01; F42B19/14; F42B19/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
70 words
A PROPULSION SYSTEM FOR PROPELLING VEHICLES UNDERWATER COMPRISING WATER INLET CONDUITS LEADING TO A HYDROJET VENTURI EXHAUST NOZZLE, A TURBINE, A PUMP DRIVEN THEREBY FOR FORCING WATER THROUGH SAID CONDUITS AND SAID NOZZLE TO PRODUCE PROPULSIVE THRUST, MEANS FOR GENERATING AND DELIVERING HIGH PRESSURE GASES TO SAID TURBINE TO DRIVE SAID PUMP, AND MEANS FOR REDUCING THE BACK PRESSURE ON THE EXHAUST GASES FROM SAID TURBINE AT ANY WATER DEPTH.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
70 words
A PROPULSION SYSTEM FOR PROPELLING VEHICLES UNDERWATER COMPRISING WATER INLET CONDUITS LEADING TO A HYDROJET VENTURI EXHAUST NOZZLE, A TURBINE, A PUMP DRIVEN THEREBY FOR FORCING WATER THROUGH SAID CONDUITS AND SAID NOZZLE TO PRODUCE PROPULSIVE THRUST, MEANS FOR GENERATING AND DELIVERING HIGH PRESSURE GASES TO SAID TURBINE TO DRIVE SAID PUMP, AND MEANS FOR REDUCING THE BACK PRESSURE ON THE EXHAUST GASES FROM SAID TURBINE AT ANY WATER DEPTH.
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) | 1967-05-26 | 1967-11-25 | 1968-05-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-05-26 | 1971-11-25 | 1972-05-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-05-26 | 1975-11-25 | 1976-05-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |