US3142458A
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Aircraft launching and arresting device
Assignee: EW Bliss Co Inc
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Filing: 1961-07-12
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Granted: 1964-07-28
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Expires: 1981-07-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John J Byrne
- 👤 Robert W Cruger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 22:12
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64F; B64F1/00; B64F1/02; B64F1/029
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
IN AIRCRAFT LAUNCHING AND ARRESTING GEAR OF THE CLASS DESCRIBED, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING: A RUNWAY PENDANT ENGAGEABLE BY AN AIRCRAFT; REEL MEANS; FLAT, WIDE BAND TAPE MEANS CONNECTED TO OPPOSITE ENDS OF SAID PENDANT AND WINDABLE ON SAID REEL MEANS; FLUID OPERABLE BRAKE MEANS ADAPTED TO RETARD ROTATION OF SAID REEL MEANS; PUMP MEANS OPERABLE BY ROTATION OF SAID REEL MEANS TO ENERGIZE SAID BRAKE MEANS DURING ARRESTING OPERATIONS, WHEREBY BACK TENSION IN SAID TAPE MEANS PROVIDED BY SAID REEL ENERGIZED PUMP AND BRAKE MEANS IS A FUNCTION OF THE ANGULAR VELOCITY OF SAID REEL MEANS; AND REEL ROTATING DRIVE MEANS TO WIND SAID TAPE ON SAID REEL.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-07-28 | 1968-01-27 | 1968-07-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-07-28 | 1972-01-27 | 1972-07-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-07-28 | 1976-01-27 | 1976-07-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |