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US3260049A
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Variable vectoring nozzle for jet propulsion engines
Assignee: Boeing Co
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Filing: 1963-05-09
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Granted: 1966-07-12
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Expires: 1983-05-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Carroll E Johnson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 13:50
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16C; F16C19/00; F16C19/02; F16C19/14; F16C19/18; F02; F02K; F02K1/00; F02K1/002; F02K1/004; F16C19/10; F16C19/50; F16C19/505; F16C2300/00; F16C2300/10; F16C2300/14; Y; Y02; Y02T; Y02T50/00; Y02T50/60
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
A VARIABLE VECTORING NOZZLE FOR A JET PROPULSION ENGINE CAPABLE OF GENERATING EXHAUST GASES COMPRISING, EXHAUST DUCT MEANS, FIRST AND SECOND WEDGE-SHAPED DUCT SECTION MEANS ROTATABLY SUPPORTED IN SAID EXHAUST DUCT MEANS, NOZZLE MEANS ROTATABLY CONNECTED TO SAID EXHAUST DUCT MEANS, DRIVE MEANS HAVING TWO SEPARATE DRIVE SHAFTS FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY TURNING SAID FIRST AND SECOND WEDGE-SHAPED DUCT SECTION MEANS BY SAID SEPARATE DRIVE SHAFTS IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS AND CONTROLLING AND VARYING THE DIRECTION OF THRUST OF THE EXHAUST GASES, AND MEANS FOR CONTROLLING THE ANGULAR RELATIONSHIP OF SAID NOZZLE MEANS RELATIVE TO SAID EXHAUST DUCT MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
A VARIABLE VECTORING NOZZLE FOR A JET PROPULSION ENGINE CAPABLE OF GENERATING EXHAUST GASES COMPRISING, EXHAUST DUCT MEANS, FIRST AND SECOND WEDGE-SHAPED DUCT SECTION MEANS ROTATABLY SUPPORTED IN SAID EXHAUST DUCT MEANS, NOZZLE MEANS ROTATABLY CONNECTED TO SAID EXHAUST DUCT MEANS, DRIVE MEANS HAVING TWO SEPARATE DRIVE SHAFTS FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY TURNING SAID FIRST AND SECOND WEDGE-SHAPED DUCT SECTION MEANS BY SAID SEPARATE DRIVE SHAFTS IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS AND CONTROLLING AND VARYING THE DIRECTION OF THRUST OF THE EXHAUST GASES, AND MEANS FOR CONTROLLING THE ANGULAR RELATIONSHIP OF SAID NOZZLE MEANS RELATIVE TO SAID EXHAUST DUCT MEANS.
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) | 1969-07-11 | 1970-01-10 | 1970-07-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-07-11 | 1974-01-10 | 1974-07-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-07-11 | 1978-01-10 | 1978-07-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |