US3150849A
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Nose-wheel under-carriage apparatus for aircraft
Assignee: Short Brothers PLC
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Filing: 1963-02-19
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Granted: 1964-09-29
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Expires: 1983-02-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Conway Hugh Graham
- 👤 Bowden Malcolm Keith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 00:55
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64C; B64C25/00; B64C25/32; B64C25/50; B64C1/00; B64C1/14; B64C1/1407; B64C1/1415; B64C25/001
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
75 words
IN AN AIRCRAFT WHEREIN THE FORE PART OF THE FUSELAGE IS MOUNTED FOR HINGING MOVEMENT ABOUT A VERTICAL AXIS AND HAVING A NOSE-WHEEL UNDER-CARRIAGE MOUNTED ON THE UNDERSIDE OF SAID HINGING FORE PART, THE COMBINATION THEREWITH OF A RETRACTABLE RIGID STRUT CARRIED ON THE FIXED AFTER PART OF THE FUSELAGE, MEANS FOR EXTENDING SAID STRUT TO AN OPERATIVE POSITION, MEANS IN SAID STRUT FOR LOCKING THE SAME IN EXTENDED CONDITION, AND MEANS IN THE UNDER-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
75 words
IN AN AIRCRAFT WHEREIN THE FORE PART OF THE FUSELAGE IS MOUNTED FOR HINGING MOVEMENT ABOUT A VERTICAL AXIS AND HAVING A NOSE-WHEEL UNDER-CARRIAGE MOUNTED ON THE UNDERSIDE OF SAID HINGING FORE PART, THE COMBINATION THEREWITH OF A RETRACTABLE RIGID STRUT CARRIED ON THE FIXED AFTER PART OF THE FUSELAGE, MEANS FOR EXTENDING SAID STRUT TO AN OPERATIVE POSITION, MEANS IN SAID STRUT FOR LOCKING THE SAME IN EXTENDED CONDITION, AND MEANS IN THE UNDER-
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 |