US3224336A
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Missile launch release system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-05-25
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Granted: 1965-12-21
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Expires: 1984-05-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Timothy O Eddins
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 07:33
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41F; F41F3/00; F41F3/04; F41F3/052
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
IN A MISSILE LAUNCH RELEASE SYSTEM COMBINATION OF A LAUNCH PAD SUPPORT ARM AND A HOLD DOWN CLAMP INTEGRAL THEREWITH AND SO ARRANGED TO PROVIDE A DOWNWARD FORCE TO A MISSILE SUPPORTED BY THE SUPPORT ARM TO MAINTAIN THE STATIC EQUILIBRIUM OF THE MISSILE PRIOR TO THE MISSILE ENGINES BUILDING UP TO THEIR RATED LIFT-OFF OR LAUNCH THRUST, A PREDETERMINED CONSTANT RETARDING FORCE AND STROKE ENERGY ABSORBER INTERCONNECTED BETWEEN SAID MISSILE AND SAID LAUNCH PAD SUPPORT ARM COMPRISING: (A) AN ENERGY ABSORBING DEFORMABLE ELEMENT HAVING A PREDETERMINED LONGITUDINAL DIMENSION AND THICKNESS; AND (B) MEANS FOR DEFORMING SAID ELEMENT THROUGHOUT A PREDETERMINED PORTION OF SAID LONGITUDINAL DIMENSION WHILE MAINTAINING THE STRESSES DEVELOPED IN SAID ELEMENT BY THE DEFORMATION THEREOF BELOW THE ELEMENT''S ULTIMATE STRENGTH, WHEREBY A PREDETERMINED CONSTANT RETARDING FORCE DEPENDING ON THE ELEMENT''S MATERIAL, SHAPE AND THICKNESS, IS APPLIED TO THE MISSILE WHEN THE HOLD DOWN CLAMPS ARE RELEASED AND THE MISSILE MOVES RELATIVE TO SAID LAUNCH PAD SUPPORT ARM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
IN A MISSILE LAUNCH RELEASE SYSTEM COMBINATION OF A LAUNCH PAD SUPPORT ARM AND A HOLD DOWN CLAMP INTEGRAL THEREWITH AND SO ARRANGED TO PROVIDE A DOWNWARD FORCE TO A MISSILE SUPPORTED BY THE SUPPORT ARM TO MAINTAIN THE STATIC EQUILIBRIUM OF THE MISSILE PRIOR TO THE MISSILE ENGINES BUILDING UP TO THEIR RATED LIFT-OFF OR LAUNCH THRUST, A PREDETERMINED CONSTANT RETARDING FORCE AND STROKE ENERGY ABSORBER INTERCONNECTED BETWEEN SAID MISSILE AND SAID LAUNCH PAD SUPPORT ARM COMPRISING: (A) AN ENERGY ABSORBING DEFORMABLE ELEMENT HAVING A PREDETERMINED LONGITUDINAL DIMENSION AND THICKNESS; AND (B) MEANS FOR DEFORMING SAID ELEMENT THROUGHOUT A PREDETERMINED PORTION OF SAID LONGITUDINAL DIMENSION WHILE MAINTAINING THE STRESSES DEVELOPED IN SAID ELEMENT BY THE DEFORMATION THEREOF BELOW THE ELEMENT''S ULTIMATE STRENGTH, WHEREBY A PREDETERMINED CONSTANT RETARDING FORCE DEPENDING ON THE ELEMENT''S MATERIAL, SHAPE AND THICKNESS, IS APPLIED TO THE MISSILE WHEN THE HOLD DOWN CLAMPS ARE RELEASED AND THE MISSILE MOVES RELATIVE TO SAID LAUNCH PAD SUPPORT ARM.
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 |