US3201065A
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Orbital vehicle docking system
Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corp
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Filing: 1963-03-11
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Granted: 1965-08-17
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Expires: 1983-03-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John P Dunn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 15:11
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64G; B64G1/00; B64G1/22; B64G1/64; B64G1/646; B64G1/6462
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
A FINAL CLOSURE AND DOCKING SYSTEM FOR ORBITING SPACE VEHICLES WHICH COMPRESSES A RENDEZVOUS DRONE MEANS ADAPTED FOR LAUNCHING FROM AT LEAST ONE OF THE SPACE VEHICLES, ATTACHMENT LINE MEANS CONNECTED TO THE DRONE MEANS AND ADAPTED FOR INTERCONNECTING THE DRONE MEANS AND THE DRONE LAUNCHING SPACE VEHICLE WHILE THE DRONE MEANS IS GUIDED TOWARD A SECOND SPACE VEHICLE, MAGNETIC MEANS MOUNTED IN THE DRONE MEANS ADAPTED FOR ESTABLISHING PHYSICAL CONTACT BETWEEN THE DRONE MEANS AND THE SECOND-MENTIONED SPACE VEHICLE, AND MEANS FOR EFFECTING A PASSAGEWAY BETWEEN THE TWO SPACE VEHICLES INCLUDING MEANS MUTUALLY INTERLOCKING SAID TWO SPACE VEHICLES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
A FINAL CLOSURE AND DOCKING SYSTEM FOR ORBITING SPACE VEHICLES WHICH COMPRESSES A RENDEZVOUS DRONE MEANS ADAPTED FOR LAUNCHING FROM AT LEAST ONE OF THE SPACE VEHICLES, ATTACHMENT LINE MEANS CONNECTED TO THE DRONE MEANS AND ADAPTED FOR INTERCONNECTING THE DRONE MEANS AND THE DRONE LAUNCHING SPACE VEHICLE WHILE THE DRONE MEANS IS GUIDED TOWARD A SECOND SPACE VEHICLE, MAGNETIC MEANS MOUNTED IN THE DRONE MEANS ADAPTED FOR ESTABLISHING PHYSICAL CONTACT BETWEEN THE DRONE MEANS AND THE SECOND-MENTIONED SPACE VEHICLE, AND MEANS FOR EFFECTING A PASSAGEWAY BETWEEN THE TWO SPACE VEHICLES INCLUDING MEANS MUTUALLY INTERLOCKING SAID TWO SPACE VEHICLES.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2359964A
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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) | 1968-08-16 | 1969-02-15 | 1969-08-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-08-16 | 1973-02-15 | 1973-08-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-08-16 | 1977-02-15 | 1977-08-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |