US3260476A
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Propulsion unit with vectored thrust control
Assignee: Teledyne Ryan Aeronautical Corp
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Filing: 1964-05-04
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Granted: 1966-07-12
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Expires: 1984-05-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry A James
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 02:10
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64C; B64C29/00; B64C29/0008; B64C29/0016; B64C29/0025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
IN COMBINATION WITH AN AIRCRAFT HAVING A WING, A PROPULSION UNIT COMPRISING: A PROPULSION PROPELLER MOUNTED FORWARDLY OF SAID WING TO ROTATE ABOUT FIXED AXIS SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL TO HE LONGITDINAL AXIS OF THE AIRCRAFT; A LIFT PROPELLER MOUNTED BELOW SAID WING TO ROTATE ABOUT A SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL AXIS; SAID PROPELLERS HAVING VARIABLE PITCH BLADES; THRUST VECTOR CONTROL MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID PROPELLERS TO VARY THE BLADE PITCH OF ONE PROPELLER SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH AND INVERSELY TO THE BLADE PITCH OF THE OTHER PROPELLER, AND A SOURCE OF POWER CONNECTED TO DRIVE SAID PROPELLERS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
IN COMBINATION WITH AN AIRCRAFT HAVING A WING, A PROPULSION UNIT COMPRISING: A PROPULSION PROPELLER MOUNTED FORWARDLY OF SAID WING TO ROTATE ABOUT FIXED AXIS SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL TO HE LONGITDINAL AXIS OF THE AIRCRAFT; A LIFT PROPELLER MOUNTED BELOW SAID WING TO ROTATE ABOUT A SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL AXIS; SAID PROPELLERS HAVING VARIABLE PITCH BLADES; THRUST VECTOR CONTROL MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID PROPELLERS TO VARY THE BLADE PITCH OF ONE PROPELLER SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH AND INVERSELY TO THE BLADE PITCH OF THE OTHER PROPELLER, AND A SOURCE OF POWER CONNECTED TO DRIVE SAID PROPELLERS.
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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 |