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US3158060A
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Wafer switch having quick release connector
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-11-02
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Granted: 1964-11-24
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Expires: 1981-11-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert H Semenoff
- 👤 William J Donahue
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 19:06
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41F; F41F3/00; F41F3/04; F41F3/055
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
A WEAPON RELEASE AND ARMING SYSTEM COMPRISING; MEANS CARRIED BY AN AIRCRAFT FOR SUPPORTING AND RELEASING SAID WEAPON WHILE THE AIRCRAFT IS IN FLIGHT, ELECTRICAL MEANS FOR CONNECTING SAID WEAPON TO AN ARMING SYSTEM, SAID ELECTRICAL MEANS INCLUDING AN UMBILICAL CORD AND A SWITCH DISPOSED BETWEEN SAID CORD AND SAID WEAPON, SAID SWITCH INCLUDING REMOVABLE INSULATOR MEANS PERMANENTLY CONNECTED TO THE AIRCRAFT WHEREBY, UPON RELEASE OF SAID WEAPON BY SAID RELEASING MEANS, SAID INSULATOR MEANS IS AUTOMATICALLY WITHDRAWN FROM SAID SWITCH THEREBY ACTIVATING SAID WEAPON.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
A WEAPON RELEASE AND ARMING SYSTEM COMPRISING; MEANS CARRIED BY AN AIRCRAFT FOR SUPPORTING AND RELEASING SAID WEAPON WHILE THE AIRCRAFT IS IN FLIGHT, ELECTRICAL MEANS FOR CONNECTING SAID WEAPON TO AN ARMING SYSTEM, SAID ELECTRICAL MEANS INCLUDING AN UMBILICAL CORD AND A SWITCH DISPOSED BETWEEN SAID CORD AND SAID WEAPON, SAID SWITCH INCLUDING REMOVABLE INSULATOR MEANS PERMANENTLY CONNECTED TO THE AIRCRAFT WHEREBY, UPON RELEASE OF SAID WEAPON BY SAID RELEASING MEANS, SAID INSULATOR MEANS IS AUTOMATICALLY WITHDRAWN FROM SAID SWITCH THEREBY ACTIVATING SAID WEAPON.
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) | 1967-11-24 | 1968-05-25 | 1968-11-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-11-24 | 1972-05-25 | 1972-11-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-11-24 | 1976-05-25 | 1976-11-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |