US3229638A
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Air-launch environmental safing device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-07-31
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Granted: 1966-01-18
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Expires: 1984-07-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Lionel L Woolston
- 👤 Norris Bob
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 22:02
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42C; F42C15/00; F42C15/28; F42C15/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
IN A SAFETY AND ARMING MECHANISM FOR A MISSILE EMPLOYING A ROCKET MOTOR GENERATING A HIGH-PRESSURE GAS, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING MEANS FOR PREVENTING ARMING OF THE MISSILE WARHEAD UNLESS THE ROCKET IS BOTH UNDER PROPULSION AND IN FLIGHT, SAID MEANS INCLUDING: A GAS-OPERATED LOCKING ASSEMBLY RELEASABLY ENGAGING AN ARMING TIMER IN SAID SAFETY AND ARMING MECHANISM, MEANS FOR RECEIVING SAID HIGH-PRESSURE ROCKET GAS WHEN THE ROCKET MOTOR HAS BEEN IGNITED AND FOR DIRECTING THE FLOW OF SAID GAS TO THE ATMOSPHERE MEANS FOR RECEIVING RAM AIR PRESSURE WHEN THE MISSILE IS IN FLIGHT, AND PURE FLUID AMPLIFICATION MEANS CONNECTED WITH SAID RAM AIR AND ROCKET GAS RECEIVING MEANS AND USING SAID RAM AIR TO DEFLECT THE FLOW OF SAID HIGH-PRESSURE ROCKET GAS TO SAID GAS-OPERATED LOCKING ASSEMBLY FOR RELEASING SAID ASSEMBLY AND STARTING THE ARMING TIMER.
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) | 1969-01-17 | 1969-07-19 | 1970-01-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-17 | 1973-07-19 | 1974-01-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-17 | 1977-07-19 | 1978-01-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |