US3266373A
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Compact hold-down and vertical shock mount
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-10-27
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Granted: 1966-08-16
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Expires: 1984-10-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles R Brown
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 04:40
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41F; F41F3/00; F41F3/04; F41F3/07
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
IN A MISSILE LAUNCHING SYSTEM HAVING AN OUTER AND AN INNER LAUNCHING TUBE AND A VERTICALLY SUPPORTED MISSILE, A MISSILE HOLD-DOWN MECHANISM AND A VERTICAL SHOCK ABSORBER COMPRISING: A BOTTOM SUPPORT RING LOCATED WITHIN THE OUTER TUBE AND SECURED THERETO; MEANS ATTACHED TO THE OUTER WALL OF THE BOTTOM SUPPORT RING AND ENGAGING THE WALL OF THE OUTER TUBE TO SERVE AS A PACKING UNIT; AN UPPER SUPPORT RING LOCATED ABOVE AND EXTENDING WITHIN THE BOTTOM SUPPORT RING; RESILIENT MEANS CONNECTING THE BOTTOM SUPPORT RING WITH THE UPPER SUPPORT RING AND SUPPORTING THE UPPER RING; MEANS INTEGRAL WITH THE UPPER SUPPORT RING SUPPORTING THE MISSILE; AND MEANS SECURING THE UPPER SUPPORT RING TO THE MISSILE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
IN A MISSILE LAUNCHING SYSTEM HAVING AN OUTER AND AN INNER LAUNCHING TUBE AND A VERTICALLY SUPPORTED MISSILE, A MISSILE HOLD-DOWN MECHANISM AND A VERTICAL SHOCK ABSORBER COMPRISING: A BOTTOM SUPPORT RING LOCATED WITHIN THE OUTER TUBE AND SECURED THERETO; MEANS ATTACHED TO THE OUTER WALL OF THE BOTTOM SUPPORT RING AND ENGAGING THE WALL OF THE OUTER TUBE TO SERVE AS A PACKING UNIT; AN UPPER SUPPORT RING LOCATED ABOVE AND EXTENDING WITHIN THE BOTTOM SUPPORT RING; RESILIENT MEANS CONNECTING THE BOTTOM SUPPORT RING WITH THE UPPER SUPPORT RING AND SUPPORTING THE UPPER RING; MEANS INTEGRAL WITH THE UPPER SUPPORT RING SUPPORTING THE MISSILE; AND MEANS SECURING THE UPPER SUPPORT RING TO THE MISSILE.
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) | 1969-08-15 | 1970-02-14 | 1970-08-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-15 | 1974-02-14 | 1974-08-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-15 | 1978-02-14 | 1978-08-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |