US3270990A
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Absorptive splitter for closely spaced supersonic engine air inlets
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-12-08
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Granted: 1966-09-06
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Expires: 1984-12-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James E Webb
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 00:57
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02C; F02C7/00; F02C7/04; B; B64; B64C; B64C30/00; B64C7/00; B64C7/02; B64D; B64D27/00; B64D27/02; B64D27/16; B64D27/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
66 words
A SUPERSONIC AIRCRAFT HAVING AT LEAST TWO JET ENGINES MOUNTED THEREON IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO ONE ANOTHER; (A) AN ABSORPTIVE BARRIER ASSEMBLY MOUNTED ON SAID AIRCRAFT AND DISPOSED BETWEEN SAID TWO ENGINES, SAID ASSEMBLY COMPRISING: (1) A SOLID PLATE AND (2) PERFORATED AND ARCUATE SIDE PANELS MOUNTED TO THE SIDES OF SAID PLAT TO FORM SHOCK CAVITIS THAT ABSORB ANY SHOCK WAVES GENERATED BY THE ENGINES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
66 words
A SUPERSONIC AIRCRAFT HAVING AT LEAST TWO JET ENGINES MOUNTED THEREON IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO ONE ANOTHER; (A) AN ABSORPTIVE BARRIER ASSEMBLY MOUNTED ON SAID AIRCRAFT AND DISPOSED BETWEEN SAID TWO ENGINES, SAID ASSEMBLY COMPRISING: (1) A SOLID PLATE AND (2) PERFORATED AND ARCUATE SIDE PANELS MOUNTED TO THE SIDES OF SAID PLAT TO FORM SHOCK CAVITIS THAT ABSORB ANY SHOCK WAVES GENERATED BY THE ENGINES.
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) | 1969-09-05 | 1970-03-07 | 1970-09-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-09-05 | 1974-03-07 | 1974-09-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-09-05 | 1978-03-07 | 1978-09-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |