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Arresting systems
Assignee: Monsanto Co
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Filing: 1962-04-12
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Granted: 1965-06-29
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Expires: 1982-04-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Adams Charles Howard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 16:23
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64F; B64F1/00; B64F1/02; B64F1/029
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
AN APPARATUS FOR ARRESTING THE MOTION OF AN AIRCRAFT TRAVELLING ALONG RUNWAYS COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, A PENDANT LINE, DESIGNED TO ENGAGE AN APPURTENANCE ON SAID AIRCRAFT, SUSPENDED ACROSS AN AIRCRAFT RUNWAY AND A PAIR OF ENERGY-ABSORPTION MEANS POSITIONED ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID AIRCRAFT RUNWAY, EACH OF SAID ENERGY-ABSORPTION MEANS BEING ATTACHED TO ONE END TO SAID PENDANT LINE AND AT THE OTHER END TO FIXED STANCHION MEANS; EACH OF SAID ENERGY-ABSORPTION MEANS COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF STAGES CONNECTED IN SERIES SUCH THAT THE INITIAL STAGEE CONNECTING SAID PENDANT LINE IS PROVIDED WITH AT LEAST ONE CORD COMPOSED OF VISCOELASTIC POLYMERIC MATERIAL AND AT LEAST ONE SPRING TO LIMIT THE ELONGATION OF SAID CORD AND THE SUCCEEDING STAGES ARE PROVIDED WITH AN INCREASED NUMBER OF
Claim 2
Independent Claim
125 words
AN APPARATUS FOR ARRESTING THE MOTION OF AN AIRCRAFT TRAVELLING ALONG RUNWAYS COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, A PENDANT LINE, DESIGNED TO ENGAGE AN APPURTENANCE ON SAID AIRCRAFT, SUSPENDED ACROSS AN AIRCRAFT RUNWAY AND A PAIR OF ENERGY-ABSORPTION MEANS POSITIONED ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID AIRCRAFT RUNWAY, EACH OF SAID ENERGY-ABSORPTION MEANS BEING ATTACHED TO ONE END TO SAID PENDANT LINE AND AT THE OTHER END TO FIXED STANCHION MEANS; EACH OF SAID ENERGY-ABSORPTION MEANS COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF STAGES CONNECTED IN SERIES SUCH THAT THE INITIAL STAGEE CONNECTING SAID PENDANT LINE IS PROVIDED WITH AT LEAST ONE CORD COMPOSED OF VISCOELASTIC POLYMERIC MATERIAL AND AT LEAST ONE SPRING TO LIMIT THE ELONGATION OF SAID CORD AND THE SUCCEEDING STAGES ARE PROVIDED WITH AN INCREASED NUMBER OF
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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) | 1968-06-28 | 1968-12-28 | 1969-06-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-06-28 | 1972-12-28 | 1973-06-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-06-28 | 1976-12-28 | 1977-06-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |