US3246394A
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Method of constructing missile tank having pretensioned sidewall
Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corp
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Filing: 1965-02-26
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Granted: 1966-04-19
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Expires: 1985-02-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Andre J Meyer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 04:35
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02K; F02K9/00; F02K9/42; F02K9/60; F02K9/605; B; B64; B64D; B64D37/00; B64D37/02; B64D37/06; Y; Y02; Y02T; Y02T50/00; Y02T50/40; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/49863; Y10T29/49879
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
63 words
THE METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTING A TANK HAVING A SIDEWALL MAINTAINED IN TENSION BY A PRESTRESSED CENTRAL COLUMN ARRANGEMENT REACTIVE UPON END STRUCTURES OF SAID TANK COMPRISING THE STEPS OF POSITIONING SAID SIDEWALL AND END STRUCTURES IN GENERALLY CONCENTRIC SPACIAL RELATIONSHIP OVER SAID COLUMN ARRANGEMENT, COMPRESSIBLY STRAINING SAID COLUMN ARRANGEMENT, AND SECURING SAID END STRUCTURES AGAINST SAID COMPRESSIBLY STRAINED COLUMN AND TO SAID SIDEWALLS.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
63 words
THE METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTING A TANK HAVING A SIDEWALL MAINTAINED IN TENSION BY A PRESTRESSED CENTRAL COLUMN ARRANGEMENT REACTIVE UPON END STRUCTURES OF SAID TANK COMPRISING THE STEPS OF POSITIONING SAID SIDEWALL AND END STRUCTURES IN GENERALLY CONCENTRIC SPACIAL RELATIONSHIP OVER SAID COLUMN ARRANGEMENT, COMPRESSIBLY STRAINING SAID COLUMN ARRANGEMENT, AND SECURING SAID END STRUCTURES AGAINST SAID COMPRESSIBLY STRAINED COLUMN AND TO SAID SIDEWALLS.
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) | 1969-04-18 | 1969-10-18 | 1970-04-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-04-18 | 1973-10-18 | 1974-04-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-04-18 | 1977-10-18 | 1978-04-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |