US3211099A
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Time delay mechanism
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-10-31
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Granted: 1965-10-12
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Expires: 1983-10-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Popovitch Dragolyoub
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 21:54
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42C; F42C15/00; F42C15/18; F42C15/188; F42C15/192; F42C15/196
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
A TIME-DELAY MECHANISM FOR ARTILLERY FUZES AND THE LIKE, COMPRISING IN COMBINATION, A BALL ROTOR ADAPTED TO RECEIVED A DETONATING CHARGE AND HAVING A PREDETERMINED AXIS OF MASS SYMMETRY, A CYLINDRICAL BODY ELEMENT, MEANS IN SAID BODY ELEMENT PROVIDING A SEAT FOR SAID ROTOR, A ROTATABLE END CAP MOUNTED ON SAID BODY AND PROVIDING A RETAINING MEANS FOR SAID ROTOR, MEANS FOR MOUNTING SAID BODY WITH THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS THEREOF ALONG AND COEXTENSIVE WITH THE SPIN AXIS OF A PROJECTILE IN FLIGHT, AND MEANS INCLUDING A COILED SPRING SURROUNDING AND DIRECTLY FRICTIONALLY ENGAGING A SURFACE OF SAID ROTOR ALONG A DIAMETRAL LINE FOR SUBJECTING SAID ROTOR TO A BRAKING TORQUE AND A TIMING DELAY IN MOVING TO BRING SAID ROTOR INTO A FIRING POSITION FOR SAID CHARGE AND SAID AXIS OF SYMMETRY INTO ALIGNMENT WITH THE SPIN AXIS FROM A FIXED ANGULAR SAFETY POSITION WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
A TIME-DELAY MECHANISM FOR ARTILLERY FUZES AND THE LIKE, COMPRISING IN COMBINATION, A BALL ROTOR ADAPTED TO RECEIVED A DETONATING CHARGE AND HAVING A PREDETERMINED AXIS OF MASS SYMMETRY, A CYLINDRICAL BODY ELEMENT, MEANS IN SAID BODY ELEMENT PROVIDING A SEAT FOR SAID ROTOR, A ROTATABLE END CAP MOUNTED ON SAID BODY AND PROVIDING A RETAINING MEANS FOR SAID ROTOR, MEANS FOR MOUNTING SAID BODY WITH THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS THEREOF ALONG AND COEXTENSIVE WITH THE SPIN AXIS OF A PROJECTILE IN FLIGHT, AND MEANS INCLUDING A COILED SPRING SURROUNDING AND DIRECTLY FRICTIONALLY ENGAGING A SURFACE OF SAID ROTOR ALONG A DIAMETRAL LINE FOR SUBJECTING SAID ROTOR TO A BRAKING TORQUE AND A TIMING DELAY IN MOVING TO BRING SAID ROTOR INTO A FIRING POSITION FOR SAID CHARGE AND SAID AXIS OF SYMMETRY INTO ALIGNMENT WITH THE SPIN AXIS FROM A FIXED ANGULAR SAFETY POSITION WITH RESPECT THERETO.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-10-11 | 1969-04-12 | 1969-10-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-10-11 | 1973-04-12 | 1973-10-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-10-11 | 1977-04-12 | 1977-10-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |