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US3227401A
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In-flight cargo pick-up device
Assignee: Kaman Aircraft Corp
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Filing: 1963-03-05
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Granted: 1966-01-04
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Expires: 1983-03-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Sumner S Currier
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 08:59
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64D; B64D1/00; B64D1/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
AN IN-FLIGHT CARGO PICK-UP DEVICE FOR USE WITH AN AIRCRAFT HAVING AN EXTERNAL CARGO HOOK LOCATED AT A POSITION SUBSTANTIALLY FIXED RELATIVE TO SAID AIRCRAFT AND OUT OF THE FIELD OF VISION OF THE PILOT AND WITH A CARGO BUNDLE EQUIPPED WITH A TARGET ADAPTED TO BE RECEIVED BY SAID CARGO HOOK, SAID DEVICE COMPRISING AN ELONGATED TRACK LOCATED EXTERNALLY OF SAID AIRCRAFT AND EXTENDING GENERALLY LONGITUDINALLY THEREOF FROM SAID CARGO HOOK TO A FORWARD POSITION WITHIN THE FIELD OF VISION OF THE PILOT, AND GUIDE MEANS ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID TARGET AND WITH SAID TRACK FOR RESTRAINING MOVEMENT OF SAID TARGET TO MOVEMENT LONGITUDINALLY OF SAID TRACK SO THAT SAID TANGET IS CAPTIVELY GUIDED INTO SAID CARGO HOOK AS SAID AIRCRAFT MOVES FORWARDLY RELATIVE TO SAID CARGO BUNDLE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
AN IN-FLIGHT CARGO PICK-UP DEVICE FOR USE WITH AN AIRCRAFT HAVING AN EXTERNAL CARGO HOOK LOCATED AT A POSITION SUBSTANTIALLY FIXED RELATIVE TO SAID AIRCRAFT AND OUT OF THE FIELD OF VISION OF THE PILOT AND WITH A CARGO BUNDLE EQUIPPED WITH A TARGET ADAPTED TO BE RECEIVED BY SAID CARGO HOOK, SAID DEVICE COMPRISING AN ELONGATED TRACK LOCATED EXTERNALLY OF SAID AIRCRAFT AND EXTENDING GENERALLY LONGITUDINALLY THEREOF FROM SAID CARGO HOOK TO A FORWARD POSITION WITHIN THE FIELD OF VISION OF THE PILOT, AND GUIDE MEANS ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID TARGET AND WITH SAID TRACK FOR RESTRAINING MOVEMENT OF SAID TARGET TO MOVEMENT LONGITUDINALLY OF SAID TRACK SO THAT SAID TANGET IS CAPTIVELY GUIDED INTO SAID CARGO HOOK AS SAID AIRCRAFT MOVES FORWARDLY RELATIVE TO SAID CARGO BUNDLE.
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) | 1969-01-03 | 1969-07-05 | 1970-01-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-03 | 1973-07-05 | 1974-01-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-03 | 1977-07-05 | 1978-01-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |