US3249325A
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Missile guidance system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-03-12
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Granted: 1966-05-03
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Expires: 1983-03-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Oliver C Forehand
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 19:55
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02K; F02K9/00; F02K9/80; F02K9/84; F42; F42B; F42B10/00; F42B10/60; F42B10/66; F42B10/666
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
A MISSILE GUIDANCE SYSTEM COMPRISING A SET OF STEERING NOZZLES, MEANS MOUNTING SAID NOZZLES UPON THE EXTERIOR OF A MISSILE FOR ROTATION ABOUT AN AXIS LYING TRANSVERSELY OF AND BETWEEN THE ENDS OF SAID MISSILE, MEANS FOR SUPPLYING SAID NOZZLES WITH FLUID UNDER PRESSURE FOR PRODUCING A REACTIVE THRUST UPON SAID MISSILE BY THE DISCHARGE OF FLUID FROM SAID NOZZLES, A GYROSCOPE IN SAID MISSILE, RIGID MEANS MECHANICALLY CONNECTING SAID GYROSCOPE TO SAID NOZZLE FOR EFFECTING A POSITIVE MECHANICAL SELECTIVE ROTATIONAL ADJUSTMENT OF SAID NOZZLE AND THERE BY CONTROLLING THE DIRECTION OF FLIGHT OF SAID MISSILE, SAID GYROSCOPE BEING DISPOSED REARWARDLY OF SAID NOZZLE MOUNTING MEANS, SAID CONNECTING MEANS INCLUDING GEARING INTERPOSED BETWEEN AND CONNECTED TO SAID GYROSCOPE AND SAID MOUNTING MEANS, SAID GEARING INCLUDING A PINION SECURED TO SAID MOUNTING MEANS AND A RACK SUITABLY AND GUIDABLY MOUNTED IN SAID MISSILE AND ENGAGING SAID PINION FOR REVERSIBLY ROTATING SAID PINION ABOUT SAID TRANSVERSE AXIS SAID RACK BEING CONNECTED TO SAID GYROSCOPE FOR RECIPROCATION BY THE LATTER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
167 words
A MISSILE GUIDANCE SYSTEM COMPRISING A SET OF STEERING NOZZLES, MEANS MOUNTING SAID NOZZLES UPON THE EXTERIOR OF A MISSILE FOR ROTATION ABOUT AN AXIS LYING TRANSVERSELY OF AND BETWEEN THE ENDS OF SAID MISSILE, MEANS FOR SUPPLYING SAID NOZZLES WITH FLUID UNDER PRESSURE FOR PRODUCING A REACTIVE THRUST UPON SAID MISSILE BY THE DISCHARGE OF FLUID FROM SAID NOZZLES, A GYROSCOPE IN SAID MISSILE, RIGID MEANS MECHANICALLY CONNECTING SAID GYROSCOPE TO SAID NOZZLE FOR EFFECTING A POSITIVE MECHANICAL SELECTIVE ROTATIONAL ADJUSTMENT OF SAID NOZZLE AND THERE BY CONTROLLING THE DIRECTION OF FLIGHT OF SAID MISSILE, SAID GYROSCOPE BEING DISPOSED REARWARDLY OF SAID NOZZLE MOUNTING MEANS, SAID CONNECTING MEANS INCLUDING GEARING INTERPOSED BETWEEN AND CONNECTED TO SAID GYROSCOPE AND SAID MOUNTING MEANS, SAID GEARING INCLUDING A PINION SECURED TO SAID MOUNTING MEANS AND A RACK SUITABLY AND GUIDABLY MOUNTED IN SAID MISSILE AND ENGAGING SAID PINION FOR REVERSIBLY ROTATING SAID PINION ABOUT SAID TRANSVERSE AXIS SAID RACK BEING CONNECTED TO SAID GYROSCOPE FOR RECIPROCATION BY THE LATTER.
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) | 1969-05-02 | 1969-11-01 | 1970-05-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-05-02 | 1973-11-01 | 1974-05-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-05-02 | 1977-11-01 | 1978-05-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |