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US3208346A
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Forward flotation means for a water-launchable missile
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-06-08
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Granted: 1965-09-28
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Expires: 1984-06-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Salvatore J Penza
- 👤 Alfred B Carpenter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 11:25
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41F; F41F3/00; F41F3/04; F41F3/07
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
APPARATUS FOR LAUNCHING A MISSILE FROM THE SURFACE OF A BODY OF WATER, SAID MISSILE HAVING A FORWARD END AND AN AFT END COMPRISING: FORWARD FLOTATION MEANS FOR SUPPORTING THE MISSILE IN AN UPRIGHT FLOATING POSITION; SAID FLOTATION MEANS INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF SEGMENTS ARRANGED AROUND THE EXTERIOR FORWARD END OF THE MISSILE; STRAP-LIKE MEANS FOR SECURING SAID SEGMENTS TO THE MISSILE; MEANS FOR RELEASING SAID STRAPS PRIOR TO LAUNCHING AND CONTROLLABLE FROM A REMOTE FIRING STATION SO THAT THE FLOTATION SEGMENTS CAN BE SEPARATED FROM THE MISSILE; INTERLOCK MEANS FOR PREVENTING MISSILE FIRING IF THE STRAP MEANS HAS NOT RELEASED THE FLOTATION SEGMENTS; WHEREBY A POSITIVE CONTROL IS MAINTAINED OVER THE FLOTATION MEANS TO PREVENT MISSILE LAUNCHING MALFUNCTIONING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
APPARATUS FOR LAUNCHING A MISSILE FROM THE SURFACE OF A BODY OF WATER, SAID MISSILE HAVING A FORWARD END AND AN AFT END COMPRISING: FORWARD FLOTATION MEANS FOR SUPPORTING THE MISSILE IN AN UPRIGHT FLOATING POSITION; SAID FLOTATION MEANS INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF SEGMENTS ARRANGED AROUND THE EXTERIOR FORWARD END OF THE MISSILE; STRAP-LIKE MEANS FOR SECURING SAID SEGMENTS TO THE MISSILE; MEANS FOR RELEASING SAID STRAPS PRIOR TO LAUNCHING AND CONTROLLABLE FROM A REMOTE FIRING STATION SO THAT THE FLOTATION SEGMENTS CAN BE SEPARATED FROM THE MISSILE; INTERLOCK MEANS FOR PREVENTING MISSILE FIRING IF THE STRAP MEANS HAS NOT RELEASED THE FLOTATION SEGMENTS; WHEREBY A POSITIVE CONTROL IS MAINTAINED OVER THE FLOTATION MEANS TO PREVENT MISSILE LAUNCHING MALFUNCTIONING.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1968-09-27 | 1969-03-29 | 1969-09-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-09-27 | 1973-03-29 | 1973-09-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-09-27 | 1977-03-29 | 1977-09-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |