US3135511A
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Towed target
Assignee: Hayes Corp
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Filing: 1961-02-27
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Granted: 1964-06-02
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Expires: 1981-02-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert I Norman
- 👤 Norman F Meullen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 09:06
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64D; B64D5/00; F; F41; F41J; F41J9/00; F41J9/08; F41J9/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
IN A TARGET ADAPTED TO BE TOWED AT THE END OF A SINGLE TOW LINE BY AN AIRPLANE, AN ELONGATED TUBULAR SHAPED BODY, AIRFOILS ADJACENT THE REAR END OF THE BODY, A TOW LINE CONNECTION ON THE BODY OFFSET FROM THE LONGITUDINAL CENTER LINE OF THE BODY, A SECOND TOW LINE CONNECTION LOCATED AT ANOTHER POSITION ON THE BODY, A TOW LINE CONNECTED TO THE FIRST NAMED CONNECTION, AND MEANS TO TRANSFER THE POINT OF TOW FROM THE FIRST NAMED CONNECTION TO THE SECOND NAMED ONE WHILE THE TARGET IS CONNECTED SOLELY BY SAID TOW LINE TO AN AIRPLANE AND TRAILING THE AIRPLANE IN FLIGHT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
IN A TARGET ADAPTED TO BE TOWED AT THE END OF A SINGLE TOW LINE BY AN AIRPLANE, AN ELONGATED TUBULAR SHAPED BODY, AIRFOILS ADJACENT THE REAR END OF THE BODY, A TOW LINE CONNECTION ON THE BODY OFFSET FROM THE LONGITUDINAL CENTER LINE OF THE BODY, A SECOND TOW LINE CONNECTION LOCATED AT ANOTHER POSITION ON THE BODY, A TOW LINE CONNECTED TO THE FIRST NAMED CONNECTION, AND MEANS TO TRANSFER THE POINT OF TOW FROM THE FIRST NAMED CONNECTION TO THE SECOND NAMED ONE WHILE THE TARGET IS CONNECTED SOLELY BY SAID TOW LINE TO AN AIRPLANE AND TRAILING THE AIRPLANE IN FLIGHT.
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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) | 1967-06-02 | 1967-12-02 | 1968-06-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-06-02 | 1971-12-02 | 1972-06-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-06-02 | 1975-12-02 | 1976-06-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |