US3179358A
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Self-braking swivel for aircraft arresting units with cross runway arrest cables
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-05-14
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Granted: 1965-04-20
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Expires: 1984-05-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William R Schlegel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 01:15
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64F; B64F1/00; B64F1/02; B64F1/029
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
IN CONNECTION WITH AN AIRCRAFT ARRESTING ARRANGEMENT COMPRISING AIRCRAFT ARREST ENGINES, ONE ON EACH SIDE OF A LANDING SURFACE, EACH OF SAID ENGINES HAVING A NYLON PURCHASE TAPE AND CROSS RUNWAY CABLE, A COUPLING MEANS BETWEEN THE FREE END OF EACH PURCHASE TAPE OF EACH OF SAID ARREST ENGINES AND THE RESPECTIVELY ADJACENT END OF SAID RUNWAY CABLE, SAID COUPLING BEING IN THE FORM OF A SELF-BRAKING SWIVEL COMPRISING A HOLLOW BODY, A SHAFT JOURNALLED AND CONCENTRICALLY EXTENDED INTO THE BODY FROM A COUPLING POINT EXTERIOR OF ONE END OF THE BODY, SAID BODY BEING AXIALLY SHIFTABLE ON SAID SHAFT AND HAVING A COUPLING ELEMENT, SAID HOUSING BEING ROTATABLE WITH RESPECT TO THE SHAFT, BEARING MEANS FLOATABLE ON THE SHAFT IN THE BODY, A LOAD TENSION RESPONSIVE BRAKE MEANS ON THE SHAFT BETWEEN SAID BEARING AND THE SHAFT ENTRY END OF SAID HOUSING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
IN CONNECTION WITH AN AIRCRAFT ARRESTING ARRANGEMENT COMPRISING AIRCRAFT ARREST ENGINES, ONE ON EACH SIDE OF A LANDING SURFACE, EACH OF SAID ENGINES HAVING A NYLON PURCHASE TAPE AND CROSS RUNWAY CABLE, A COUPLING MEANS BETWEEN THE FREE END OF EACH PURCHASE TAPE OF EACH OF SAID ARREST ENGINES AND THE RESPECTIVELY ADJACENT END OF SAID RUNWAY CABLE, SAID COUPLING BEING IN THE FORM OF A SELF-BRAKING SWIVEL COMPRISING A HOLLOW BODY, A SHAFT JOURNALLED AND CONCENTRICALLY EXTENDED INTO THE BODY FROM A COUPLING POINT EXTERIOR OF ONE END OF THE BODY, SAID BODY BEING AXIALLY SHIFTABLE ON SAID SHAFT AND HAVING A COUPLING ELEMENT, SAID HOUSING BEING ROTATABLE WITH RESPECT TO THE SHAFT, BEARING MEANS FLOATABLE ON THE SHAFT IN THE BODY, A LOAD TENSION RESPONSIVE BRAKE MEANS ON THE SHAFT BETWEEN SAID BEARING AND THE SHAFT ENTRY END OF SAID HOUSING.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-04-19 | 1968-10-19 | 1969-04-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-04-19 | 1972-10-19 | 1973-04-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-04-19 | 1976-10-19 | 1977-04-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |