US3150848A
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Method of decoying a missile from its intended target
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-06-28
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Granted: 1964-09-29
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Expires: 1981-06-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Samuel E Lager
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 08:44
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41H; F41H11/00; F41H11/02; B; B64; B64D; B64D1/00; B64D1/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
THE METHOD OF DECOYING A MISSILE OF THE "HOMING" TYPE AWAY FROM A MOVING TARGET TOWARD WHICH IT HAS BEEN LAUNCHED WITH THE INTENTION OF DESTROYING SUCH TARGET, THE LATTER BEING PROPELLED BY MEANS WHICH RADIATES ENERGY AS A CHARACTERISTIC OF ITS OPERATION, SAID METHOD COMPRISING EMITTING FROM SAID MOVING TARGET A COHESIVE SUBSTANCE IN THE FORM OF AN AEROGEL WHICH COMMENCES UPON THE EXPIRATION OF APPROXIMATELY A PRESELECTED PERIOD OF TIME FOLLOWING THE EMMISSION THEREOF TO RADIATE ENERGY SIMULATING INSOFAR AS THE "HOMING" MISSILE IS CONCERNED THE ENERGY RADIATED BY SAID TARGET, THEREBY IN EFFECT CREATING A DECOY TO DRAW SAID MISSILE AWAY FROM SAID MOVING TARGET AND MINIMIZE THE POSSIBILITY OF THE LATTER BEING DESTROYED BY THE MISSILE.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
120 words
THE METHOD OF DECOYING A MISSILE OF THE "HOMING" TYPE AWAY FROM A MOVING TARGET TOWARD WHICH IT HAS BEEN LAUNCHED WITH THE INTENTION OF DESTROYING SUCH TARGET, THE LATTER BEING PROPELLED BY MEANS WHICH RADIATES ENERGY AS A CHARACTERISTIC OF ITS OPERATION, SAID METHOD COMPRISING EMITTING FROM SAID MOVING TARGET A COHESIVE SUBSTANCE IN THE FORM OF AN AEROGEL WHICH COMMENCES UPON THE EXPIRATION OF APPROXIMATELY A PRESELECTED PERIOD OF TIME FOLLOWING THE EMMISSION THEREOF TO RADIATE ENERGY SIMULATING INSOFAR AS THE "HOMING" MISSILE IS CONCERNED THE ENERGY RADIATED BY SAID TARGET, THEREBY IN EFFECT CREATING A DECOY TO DRAW SAID MISSILE AWAY FROM SAID MOVING TARGET AND MINIMIZE THE POSSIBILITY OF THE LATTER BEING DESTROYED BY THE MISSILE.
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 |