US3245319A
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Umbilical retract mechanism
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-05-25
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Granted: 1966-04-12
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Expires: 1984-05-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert L Kossan
- 👤 Robert E Carlberg
- 👤 Louis H Weber
- 👤 Richard H Allen
- 👤 Palmer G Wermager
- 👤 John L Scheurich
- 👤 Bertram J Matson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 13:54
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41F; F41F3/00; F41F3/04; F41F3/055
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
AN UMBILICAL DISCONNECTOR FOR BREAKING THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION BETWEEN A MISSILE MOUNTED RECEPTACLE AND A LAUNCHING RAIL MOUNTED PLUG ENGAGEABLE WITH THE RECEPTACLE COMPRISING; A SUBSTANTIALLY U-SHAPED MEMBER ATTACHED TO THE PLUG AND HAVING A PAIR OF SLOTS THEREIN, A FIRST CROSS MEMBER RIGIDLY ATTACHED TO AND SPANNING SAID U-SHAPED MEMBER, A SECOND CROSS MEMBER MOVABLY RETAINED WITHIN SAID SLOTS AND SPANNING SAID U-SHAPED MEMBER, AND A PAIR OF PLATES MOUNTED ON THE RAIL AND POSITIONED IN A MANNER TO ACCEPT SAID U-SHAPED MEMBER THEREBETWEEN, EACH OF SAID PLATES HAVING AN OVERHANGING LIP ON THE FORWARD PORTION, AND A GROOVE OF GREATER LENGTH THAN THE WIDTH OF SAID FIRST CROSS MEMBER ON THE REAR PORTION, WHEREBY SAID FIRST MEMBER WILL CONTACT THE EDGE OF SAID GROOVE UPON INITIAL MOVEMENT OF THE MISSILE AND SAID U-SHAPED MEMBER WILL SWING AWAY FROM THE MISSILE DISCONNECTING THE PLUG FROM THE RECEPTACLE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
AN UMBILICAL DISCONNECTOR FOR BREAKING THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION BETWEEN A MISSILE MOUNTED RECEPTACLE AND A LAUNCHING RAIL MOUNTED PLUG ENGAGEABLE WITH THE RECEPTACLE COMPRISING; A SUBSTANTIALLY U-SHAPED MEMBER ATTACHED TO THE PLUG AND HAVING A PAIR OF SLOTS THEREIN, A FIRST CROSS MEMBER RIGIDLY ATTACHED TO AND SPANNING SAID U-SHAPED MEMBER, A SECOND CROSS MEMBER MOVABLY RETAINED WITHIN SAID SLOTS AND SPANNING SAID U-SHAPED MEMBER, AND A PAIR OF PLATES MOUNTED ON THE RAIL AND POSITIONED IN A MANNER TO ACCEPT SAID U-SHAPED MEMBER THEREBETWEEN, EACH OF SAID PLATES HAVING AN OVERHANGING LIP ON THE FORWARD PORTION, AND A GROOVE OF GREATER LENGTH THAN THE WIDTH OF SAID FIRST CROSS MEMBER ON THE REAR PORTION, WHEREBY SAID FIRST MEMBER WILL CONTACT THE EDGE OF SAID GROOVE UPON INITIAL MOVEMENT OF THE MISSILE AND SAID U-SHAPED MEMBER WILL SWING AWAY FROM THE MISSILE DISCONNECTING THE PLUG FROM THE RECEPTACLE.
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) | 1969-04-11 | 1969-10-11 | 1970-04-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-04-11 | 1973-10-11 | 1974-04-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-04-11 | 1977-10-11 | 1978-04-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |