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Umbilical retract mechanism
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-02-27
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Granted: 1965-12-21
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Expires: 1984-02-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John F Witherspoon
- 👤 Robert B Garey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 11:33
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41F; F41F3/00; F41F3/04; F41F3/055
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
AN UMBILICAL RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY FOR MOVING AN UMBILICAL CONNECTOR AWAY FROM A MISSILE DURING THE LAUNCHING SEQUENCE OF THE MISSILE, SAID RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY COMPRISING; A HOUSING, TWO MUTUALLY SPACED PARALLEL RETRACT ARMS, SAID RETRACT ARMS BEING PIVOTALLY SUPPORTED AT A FIRST END THEREOF BY SAID HOUSING, AN UMBILICAL CONNECTOR ATTACHED TO THE SECOND END OF SAID RETRACT ARMS, A CAM TRACK MEANS SECURED WITHIN SAID HOUSING, A CAM FOLLOWER MEANS SLIDABLY DISPOSED IN SAID CAM TRACK MEANS, MISSILE ACTUATED MEANS ATTACHED TO SAID CAM FOLLOWER MEANS FOR MOVING SAID CAM FOLLOWER MEANS ALONG SAID CAM TRACK MEANS, AND RETRACT ARM ENGAGING MEANS ATTACHED TO SAID CAM FOLLOWER MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID RETRACT ARMS ABOUT THEIR RESPECTIVE FIRST ENDS TO MOVE SAID UMBILICAL CONNECTOR INTO SAID HOUSING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
AN UMBILICAL RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY FOR MOVING AN UMBILICAL CONNECTOR AWAY FROM A MISSILE DURING THE LAUNCHING SEQUENCE OF THE MISSILE, SAID RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY COMPRISING; A HOUSING, TWO MUTUALLY SPACED PARALLEL RETRACT ARMS, SAID RETRACT ARMS BEING PIVOTALLY SUPPORTED AT A FIRST END THEREOF BY SAID HOUSING, AN UMBILICAL CONNECTOR ATTACHED TO THE SECOND END OF SAID RETRACT ARMS, A CAM TRACK MEANS SECURED WITHIN SAID HOUSING, A CAM FOLLOWER MEANS SLIDABLY DISPOSED IN SAID CAM TRACK MEANS, MISSILE ACTUATED MEANS ATTACHED TO SAID CAM FOLLOWER MEANS FOR MOVING SAID CAM FOLLOWER MEANS ALONG SAID CAM TRACK MEANS, AND RETRACT ARM ENGAGING MEANS ATTACHED TO SAID CAM FOLLOWER MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID RETRACT ARMS ABOUT THEIR RESPECTIVE FIRST ENDS TO MOVE SAID UMBILICAL CONNECTOR INTO SAID HOUSING.
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) | 1968-12-20 | 1969-06-21 | 1969-12-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-12-20 | 1973-06-21 | 1973-12-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-12-20 | 1977-06-21 | 1977-12-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |