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US3218849A
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Missile flight test apparatus
Assignee: ATK Launch Systems LLC
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Filing: 1961-10-03
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Granted: 1965-11-23
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Expires: 1981-10-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond A Marvinney
- 👤 James P Mulder
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 05:17
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42B; F42B35/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A DEVICE FOR HOLDING A MISSILE TO DETERMINE THE MOTIONS THEREOF IN INITIAL PHASES OF FREE FLIGHT COMPRISING A FRAME, A REARWARDLY POSITIONED PLATE FIXEDLY ATTACHED TO THE FRAME, A PLURALITY OF GUIDE RODS EXTENSIBLE FROM SAID REARWARDLY POSITIONED PLATE, SAID GUIDE RODS EACH COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE BUSHING MOVABLE THEREON, AT LEAST ONE RESILIENT ELEMENT EXTENSIBLE FROM EACH OF SAID BUSHINGS AND MOVABLE THEREWITH, SAID ELEMENTS TERMINATING AT A POINT SUBSTANTIALLY INTERIORLY OF SAID FRAME, MEANS ATTACHED TO SAID RESILIENT ELEMENTS FOR HOLDING THE MISSILE, AND ARRESTING MEANS SWIVELLED ON SAID REARWARDLY POSITIONED PLATE FOR RESTRAINING THE MISSILE UPON COMPLETION OF SAID FREE FLIGHT MOTIONS.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
106 words
A DEVICE FOR HOLDING A MISSILE TO DETERMINE THE MOTIONS THEREOF IN INITIAL PHASES OF FREE FLIGHT COMPRISING A FRAME, A REARWARDLY POSITIONED PLATE FIXEDLY ATTACHED TO THE FRAME, A PLURALITY OF GUIDE RODS EXTENSIBLE FROM SAID REARWARDLY POSITIONED PLATE, SAID GUIDE RODS EACH COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE BUSHING MOVABLE THEREON, AT LEAST ONE RESILIENT ELEMENT EXTENSIBLE FROM EACH OF SAID BUSHINGS AND MOVABLE THEREWITH, SAID ELEMENTS TERMINATING AT A POINT SUBSTANTIALLY INTERIORLY OF SAID FRAME, MEANS ATTACHED TO SAID RESILIENT ELEMENTS FOR HOLDING THE MISSILE, AND ARRESTING MEANS SWIVELLED ON SAID REARWARDLY POSITIONED PLATE FOR RESTRAINING THE MISSILE UPON COMPLETION OF SAID FREE FLIGHT MOTIONS.
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) | 1968-11-22 | 1969-05-24 | 1969-11-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-11-22 | 1973-05-24 | 1973-11-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-11-22 | 1977-05-24 | 1977-11-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |