US3263420A
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Swiveling nozzle engine
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1964-03-18
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Granted: 1966-08-02
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Expires: 1984-03-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Esten W Spears
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 03:58
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64C; B64C29/00; B64C29/0008; B64C29/0041; B64C29/005; B64C29/0058
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A JET ENGINE COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, A GAS GENERATOR INCLUDING A TURBINE EXHAUSTING GAS UNDER PRESSURE, AN EXHAUST DUCT CONVEYING THE GASES, AND A SWIVELING JET PROPULSION NOZZLE MOUNTED AT THE OUTLET OF THE EXHAUST DUCT, THE ENGINE INCLUDING A TURBINE BEARING SUPPORT SPIDER DISPOSED DOWNSTREAM OF THE TURBINE, A NOZZLE SUPPORT FIXED TO THE BEARING SUPPORT SPIDER AND EXTENDING DOWNSTREAM THEREFROM; THE NOZZLE COMPRISING A THROAT RING HAVING AN OUTER SURFACE CONFORMING TO A ZONE OF A SPHERE, A CENTRAL HUB, AND STREAMLINED STRUTS RIGIDLY CONNECTING THE THROAT RING TO THE HUB; A SWIVEL JOINT CONNECTING THE HUB TO THE NOZZLE SUPPORT, AND MEANS COUPLED BETWEEN THE ENGINE AND THE THROAT RING OPERABLE TO SWIVEL THE THROAT RING ABOUT AN AXIS TRANSVERSE TO THE AXIS OF THE ENGINE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
A JET ENGINE COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, A GAS GENERATOR INCLUDING A TURBINE EXHAUSTING GAS UNDER PRESSURE, AN EXHAUST DUCT CONVEYING THE GASES, AND A SWIVELING JET PROPULSION NOZZLE MOUNTED AT THE OUTLET OF THE EXHAUST DUCT, THE ENGINE INCLUDING A TURBINE BEARING SUPPORT SPIDER DISPOSED DOWNSTREAM OF THE TURBINE, A NOZZLE SUPPORT FIXED TO THE BEARING SUPPORT SPIDER AND EXTENDING DOWNSTREAM THEREFROM; THE NOZZLE COMPRISING A THROAT RING HAVING AN OUTER SURFACE CONFORMING TO A ZONE OF A SPHERE, A CENTRAL HUB, AND STREAMLINED STRUTS RIGIDLY CONNECTING THE THROAT RING TO THE HUB; A SWIVEL JOINT CONNECTING THE HUB TO THE NOZZLE SUPPORT, AND MEANS COUPLED BETWEEN THE ENGINE AND THE THROAT RING OPERABLE TO SWIVEL THE THROAT RING ABOUT AN AXIS TRANSVERSE TO THE AXIS OF THE ENGINE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1969-08-01 | 1970-01-31 | 1970-08-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-01 | 1974-01-31 | 1974-08-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-01 | 1978-01-31 | 1978-08-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |