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US3150591A
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Zero-gravity release mechanism
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-12-11
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Granted: 1964-09-29
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Expires: 1981-12-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Benjamin A Gay
- 👤 Lee R Johnson
- 👤 Eugene C Sulze
- 👤 John H Carter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 18:38
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42C; F42C15/00; F42C15/24; F42C14/00; F42C14/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
A DEVICE FOR DETECTING THE FREE FALL OF AN AERIAL BOMB COMPRISING A BASE, A CONTROL ACTUATING MEANS SECURED TO SAID BASE, A PLURALITY OF LEVER ARMS HAVING ONE END OF EACH ARM MOUNTED ON SAID BASE AND ARRANGED IN A CIRCULAR CONFIGURATION, MEANS CARRIED BY EACH LEVER ARM FOR LOCKING SAID CONTROL ACTUATING MEANS WHEN IN ENGAGEMENT THEREWITH, SAID LEVER ARMS BEING NORMALLY BIASED AWAY FROM SAID CONTROL ACTUATING MEANS TO A POSITION WHEREIN SAID LOCKING MEANS ARE DISENGAGED, AND A TOROIDALLY SHAPED MASS RESTING UPON AND SUPPORTED BY THE FREE ENDS OF AT LEAST SOME OF SAID LEVER ARMS AND DEFLECTING THESE LEVER ARMS TOWARD SAID CONTROL ACTUATING MEANS TO ENGAGE SAID LOCKING MEANS, THE BIAS FORCE OF SAID DEFLECTED LEVER ARMS BEING SUFFICIENT UNDER CONDITIONS OF FREE FALL OF THE AERIAL BOMB TO OVERCOME THE INERTIA OF THE WEIGHTLESS TOROIDAL MASS AND SHIFT SAID MASS WHILE ASSUMING THEIR UNDEFLECTED POSITIONS WHEREBY SAID CONTROL ACTUATING MEANS IS UNLOCKED.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
160 words
A DEVICE FOR DETECTING THE FREE FALL OF AN AERIAL BOMB COMPRISING A BASE, A CONTROL ACTUATING MEANS SECURED TO SAID BASE, A PLURALITY OF LEVER ARMS HAVING ONE END OF EACH ARM MOUNTED ON SAID BASE AND ARRANGED IN A CIRCULAR CONFIGURATION, MEANS CARRIED BY EACH LEVER ARM FOR LOCKING SAID CONTROL ACTUATING MEANS WHEN IN ENGAGEMENT THEREWITH, SAID LEVER ARMS BEING NORMALLY BIASED AWAY FROM SAID CONTROL ACTUATING MEANS TO A POSITION WHEREIN SAID LOCKING MEANS ARE DISENGAGED, AND A TOROIDALLY SHAPED MASS RESTING UPON AND SUPPORTED BY THE FREE ENDS OF AT LEAST SOME OF SAID LEVER ARMS AND DEFLECTING THESE LEVER ARMS TOWARD SAID CONTROL ACTUATING MEANS TO ENGAGE SAID LOCKING MEANS, THE BIAS FORCE OF SAID DEFLECTED LEVER ARMS BEING SUFFICIENT UNDER CONDITIONS OF FREE FALL OF THE AERIAL BOMB TO OVERCOME THE INERTIA OF THE WEIGHTLESS TOROIDAL MASS AND SHIFT SAID MASS WHILE ASSUMING THEIR UNDEFLECTED POSITIONS WHEREBY SAID CONTROL ACTUATING MEANS IS UNLOCKED.
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) | 1967-09-29 | 1968-03-30 | 1968-09-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-09-29 | 1972-03-30 | 1972-09-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-09-29 | 1976-03-30 | 1976-09-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |