US3174706A
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Separation device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-12-08
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Granted: 1965-03-23
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Expires: 1980-12-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Hermann R Wagner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 17:57
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64G; B64G1/00; B64G1/22; B64G1/64; B64G1/641; B64G1/642; B64G1/645; B64G1/6459; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S285/00; Y10S285/92
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
APPARATUS FOR TRAVEL TO A POINT IN A SPACE ORBIT ABOUT A MAJOR BODY COMPRISING: A PAIR OF COMPONENTS INCLUDING AN ARTIFICIAL SATELLITE AND A VEHICLE DISPOSED FOR TRANSPORTATION OF SAID SATELLITE TO THE POINT; AND A UNITARY SEPARATION DEVICE; SAID COMPONENTS DISPOSED TO PROVIDE AN ELECTRIC SIGNAL AT THE POINT, SAID SEPARATION DEVICE INCLUDING FIRST MEANS FOR SECURING SAID COMPONENTS IN AXIAL ENGAGEMENT AND A SECOND MMEANS DISPOSED BETWEEN SAID ENGAGED COMPONENTS FOR CONTINUALLY EXERTING A SEPARATION FORCE THEREBETWEEN, SAID FIRST MEANS RELEASING SAID COMPONENTS RESPONSIVE TO SAID SIGNAL AND SAID SECOND MEANS STIMULANEOUSLY EFFECTING SEPARATION OF SAID COMPONENTS FROM ENGAGEMENT, AND SAID APPARATUS DISPOSED TO IMPART TO SAID SATELLITE THE VELOCITY REQUIRED AT THE POINT FOR INDEPENDENT ORBITAL PROGRESS OF SAID SATELLITE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
APPARATUS FOR TRAVEL TO A POINT IN A SPACE ORBIT ABOUT A MAJOR BODY COMPRISING: A PAIR OF COMPONENTS INCLUDING AN ARTIFICIAL SATELLITE AND A VEHICLE DISPOSED FOR TRANSPORTATION OF SAID SATELLITE TO THE POINT; AND A UNITARY SEPARATION DEVICE; SAID COMPONENTS DISPOSED TO PROVIDE AN ELECTRIC SIGNAL AT THE POINT, SAID SEPARATION DEVICE INCLUDING FIRST MEANS FOR SECURING SAID COMPONENTS IN AXIAL ENGAGEMENT AND A SECOND MMEANS DISPOSED BETWEEN SAID ENGAGED COMPONENTS FOR CONTINUALLY EXERTING A SEPARATION FORCE THEREBETWEEN, SAID FIRST MEANS RELEASING SAID COMPONENTS RESPONSIVE TO SAID SIGNAL AND SAID SECOND MEANS STIMULANEOUSLY EFFECTING SEPARATION OF SAID COMPONENTS FROM ENGAGEMENT, AND SAID APPARATUS DISPOSED TO IMPART TO SAID SATELLITE THE VELOCITY REQUIRED AT THE POINT FOR INDEPENDENT ORBITAL PROGRESS OF SAID SATELLITE.
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) | 1968-03-22 | 1968-09-21 | 1969-03-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-03-22 | 1972-09-21 | 1973-03-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-03-22 | 1976-09-21 | 1977-03-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |