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US3224370A
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Booster rocket
Assignee: Curtiss Wright Corp
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Filing: 1959-07-27
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Granted: 1965-12-21
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Expires: 1979-07-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Vogt Richard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 18:25
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42B; F42B10/00; F42B10/60; F42B10/66; F42B10/665
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A ROCKET-MISSILE COMBINATION COMPRISING A MISSILE; A ROCKET UNIT COUPLED TO THE MISSILE AT THE REAR END OF SAID MISSILE, SAID COUPLING BEING SUCH THAT THE ROCKET UNIT AUTOMATICALLY SEPARATES FROM THE MISSILE DURING FLIGHT UPON A SUBSTANTIAL REDUCTION IN THE FORWARD THRUST OF THE ROCKET UNIT, SAID ROCKET UNIT INCLUDING AN EXHAUST NOZZLE; EXHAUST GAS DEFLECTING MEANS HAVING A FIRST POSITION IN WHICH SAID DEFLECTING MEANS IS DISPOSED OUT OF THE FLOW PATH OF THE ROCKET EXHAUST GASES DISCHARGING THROUGH SAID NOZZLE AND HAVING A SECOND POSITION IN WHICH SAID DEFLECTING MEANS IS DISPOSED IN THE FLOW PATH OF AT LEAST A PORTION OF SAID EXHAUST GASES FOR SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCING THE ROCKET FORWARD THRUST; AND MEANS OPERABLE FOR CAUSING SAID DE-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
A ROCKET-MISSILE COMBINATION COMPRISING A MISSILE; A ROCKET UNIT COUPLED TO THE MISSILE AT THE REAR END OF SAID MISSILE, SAID COUPLING BEING SUCH THAT THE ROCKET UNIT AUTOMATICALLY SEPARATES FROM THE MISSILE DURING FLIGHT UPON A SUBSTANTIAL REDUCTION IN THE FORWARD THRUST OF THE ROCKET UNIT, SAID ROCKET UNIT INCLUDING AN EXHAUST NOZZLE; EXHAUST GAS DEFLECTING MEANS HAVING A FIRST POSITION IN WHICH SAID DEFLECTING MEANS IS DISPOSED OUT OF THE FLOW PATH OF THE ROCKET EXHAUST GASES DISCHARGING THROUGH SAID NOZZLE AND HAVING A SECOND POSITION IN WHICH SAID DEFLECTING MEANS IS DISPOSED IN THE FLOW PATH OF AT LEAST A PORTION OF SAID EXHAUST GASES FOR SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCING THE ROCKET FORWARD THRUST; AND MEANS OPERABLE FOR CAUSING SAID DE-
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 |