US3194014A
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Variable thrust and variable direction nozzle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-12-19
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Granted: 1965-07-13
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Expires: 1982-12-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Walter B Wilson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 02:36
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02K; F02K9/00; F02K9/80; F02K9/84; F02K9/86
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
IN A MISSILE HAVING A ROCKET MOTOR A VARIABLE NOZZLE COMPRISING, MEANS DEFINING A RECTANGULAR CHAMBER CONNECTED TO SAID ROCKET MOTOR, TWO FLAT SIDE PLATES MOUNTED ONE ADJACENT EACH OF TWO OPPOSED SIDES OF SAID CHAMBER, TWO FIXED SHROUDS MOUNTED ONE ADJACENT EACH OF THE OTHER TWO OPPOSED SIDES, SAID FIXED SHROUDS DEFINING A CONVERGING SECTION OF SAID NOZZLE, TWO MOVABLE SHROUDS MOUNTED ADJACENT SAID FIXED SHROUDS FOR PIVOTAL MOVEMENT WITH RESPECT THERETO, SAID MOVABLE SHROUDS DEFINING THE THROAT AREA AND DIVERGING PORTION OF SAID NOZZLE, MEANS FOR MOVING SAID MOVABLE SHROUDS SIMULTANEOUSLY EITHER TOWARD
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
95 words
IN A MISSILE HAVING A ROCKET MOTOR A VARIABLE NOZZLE COMPRISING, MEANS DEFINING A RECTANGULAR CHAMBER CONNECTED TO SAID ROCKET MOTOR, TWO FLAT SIDE PLATES MOUNTED ONE ADJACENT EACH OF TWO OPPOSED SIDES OF SAID CHAMBER, TWO FIXED SHROUDS MOUNTED ONE ADJACENT EACH OF THE OTHER TWO OPPOSED SIDES, SAID FIXED SHROUDS DEFINING A CONVERGING SECTION OF SAID NOZZLE, TWO MOVABLE SHROUDS MOUNTED ADJACENT SAID FIXED SHROUDS FOR PIVOTAL MOVEMENT WITH RESPECT THERETO, SAID MOVABLE SHROUDS DEFINING THE THROAT AREA AND DIVERGING PORTION OF SAID NOZZLE, MEANS FOR MOVING SAID MOVABLE SHROUDS SIMULTANEOUSLY EITHER TOWARD
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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) | 1968-07-12 | 1969-01-11 | 1969-07-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-07-12 | 1973-01-11 | 1973-07-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-07-12 | 1977-01-11 | 1977-07-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |