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US3142959A
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Range control of self propelled missile
Assignee: Phillips Petroleum Co
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Filing: 1959-09-11
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Granted: 1964-08-04
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Expires: 1979-09-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Eugene L Klein
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 09:07
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42B; F42B15/00; F42B15/36
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
A ROCKET COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, A PLURALITY OF SOLID PROPELLANT SEGMENTS HAVING THEIR SURFACES COMPLETELY RESTRICTED AGAINST SURFACE BURNING DISPOSED SERIALLY ALONG A COMMON AXIS, SAID PROPELLANT SEGMENTS BEING SOLID CYLINDERS AND HAVING THEIR LONGITUDINAL AXES POSITIONED ALONG SAID COMMON AXIS FOR SUCCESSIVE BURNING, A CASE SURROUNDING SAID SEGMENTS, SAID CASE HAVING A LEADING END AS REGARDS DIRECTION OF TRAVEL AND AN EXHAUST NOZZLE AT THE OTHER END, A SEPARATE IGNITER OPERATIVELY POSITIONED ON AND AGAINST THE PROPELLANT ON THE SIDE OF EACH PROPELLANT SEGMENT FACING SAID EXHAUST NOZZLE, MEANS FOR EXCITING THE IGNITER NEAREST SAID EXHAUST NOZZLE, AND MEANS FOR REGULATING A PREDETERMINED NUMBER OF SAID PROPELLANT SEGMENTS TO BE BURNED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
A ROCKET COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, A PLURALITY OF SOLID PROPELLANT SEGMENTS HAVING THEIR SURFACES COMPLETELY RESTRICTED AGAINST SURFACE BURNING DISPOSED SERIALLY ALONG A COMMON AXIS, SAID PROPELLANT SEGMENTS BEING SOLID CYLINDERS AND HAVING THEIR LONGITUDINAL AXES POSITIONED ALONG SAID COMMON AXIS FOR SUCCESSIVE BURNING, A CASE SURROUNDING SAID SEGMENTS, SAID CASE HAVING A LEADING END AS REGARDS DIRECTION OF TRAVEL AND AN EXHAUST NOZZLE AT THE OTHER END, A SEPARATE IGNITER OPERATIVELY POSITIONED ON AND AGAINST THE PROPELLANT ON THE SIDE OF EACH PROPELLANT SEGMENT FACING SAID EXHAUST NOZZLE, MEANS FOR EXCITING THE IGNITER NEAREST SAID EXHAUST NOZZLE, AND MEANS FOR REGULATING A PREDETERMINED NUMBER OF SAID PROPELLANT SEGMENTS TO BE BURNED.
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) | 1967-08-04 | 1968-02-03 | 1968-08-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-08-04 | 1972-02-03 | 1972-08-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-08-04 | 1976-02-03 | 1976-08-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |