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Launching system for pusher type propeller driven drones
Assignee: Teledyne Ryan Aeronautical Corp
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Filing: 1962-08-16
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Granted: 1964-06-23
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Expires: 1982-08-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Orville J Saholt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 23:29
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64F; B64F1/00; B64F1/04; B64F1/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
A LAUNCHING SYSTEM FOR A DRONE AIRCRAFT HAVING A PROPULSION ENGINE, THE SYSTEM COMPRISING: AN ELONGATED LAUNCHING TRACK ON WHICH THE DRONE AIRCRAFT RIDES; A LAUNCHING CATAPAULT ON SAID TRACK AND HAVING MEANS FOR ATTACHMENT TO THE AIRCRAFT; A SOURCE OF STORED ENERGY OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID CATAPULT; CHARGING MEANS COUPLED TO SAID SOURCE TO BUILD UP STORED ENERGY THEREIN; QUICKLY RELEASABLE CLUTCH MEANS COUPLED BETWEEN SAID CHARGING MEANS AND THE ENGINE OF SAID DRONE AIRCRAFT, WHEREBY THE SAID ENGINE PROVIDES THE SOLE DRIVING POWER FOR SAID CHARGING MEANS; AND MEANS TO RELEASE THE STORED ENERGY TO SAID CATAPULT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
A LAUNCHING SYSTEM FOR A DRONE AIRCRAFT HAVING A PROPULSION ENGINE, THE SYSTEM COMPRISING: AN ELONGATED LAUNCHING TRACK ON WHICH THE DRONE AIRCRAFT RIDES; A LAUNCHING CATAPAULT ON SAID TRACK AND HAVING MEANS FOR ATTACHMENT TO THE AIRCRAFT; A SOURCE OF STORED ENERGY OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID CATAPULT; CHARGING MEANS COUPLED TO SAID SOURCE TO BUILD UP STORED ENERGY THEREIN; QUICKLY RELEASABLE CLUTCH MEANS COUPLED BETWEEN SAID CHARGING MEANS AND THE ENGINE OF SAID DRONE AIRCRAFT, WHEREBY THE SAID ENGINE PROVIDES THE SOLE DRIVING POWER FOR SAID CHARGING MEANS; AND MEANS TO RELEASE THE STORED ENERGY TO SAID CATAPULT.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-06-23 | 1967-12-23 | 1968-06-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-06-23 | 1971-12-23 | 1972-06-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-06-23 | 1975-12-23 | 1976-06-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |