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Jet engine shock wave control system including fuel supply and exhaust nozzle regulation
Assignee: Bristol Siddeley Engines Ltd
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Filing: 1964-02-13
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Granted: 1966-09-20
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Expires: 1984-02-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Rimmer Ronald
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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2026-11-08 08:52
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02K; F02K1/00; F02K1/06; F02K1/15; F02K1/16; F02K1/17
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
AN AIRCRAFT ENGINE FOR FLIGHT AT SUPERSONIC SPEEDS, COMPRISING AN AIR INTAKE PASSAGE WITH A THROAT, A SUBSONIC COMBUSTION ZONE, MEANS FOR SUPPLYING FLUID FUEL TO THE COMBUSTION ZONE, AND AN EXHAUST NOZZLE WITH ADJUSTABLE THROAT AREA; AND INCLUDING A CONTROL SYSTEM COMPRISING: (A) FUEL FLOW CONTROL MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE POSITION OF A NORMAL SHOCK WAVE IN THE AIR INTAKE SO AS TO TEND TO RETURN THE SHOCK WAVE TO A PREDETERMINED POSITION ON DEPARTURE THEREFROM, (B) MEANS FOR PRODUCING A FIRST SIGNAL WHICH IS FUNCTION TO THE SUPPLY OF FUEL TO THE ENGINE,
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
95 words
AN AIRCRAFT ENGINE FOR FLIGHT AT SUPERSONIC SPEEDS, COMPRISING AN AIR INTAKE PASSAGE WITH A THROAT, A SUBSONIC COMBUSTION ZONE, MEANS FOR SUPPLYING FLUID FUEL TO THE COMBUSTION ZONE, AND AN EXHAUST NOZZLE WITH ADJUSTABLE THROAT AREA; AND INCLUDING A CONTROL SYSTEM COMPRISING: (A) FUEL FLOW CONTROL MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE POSITION OF A NORMAL SHOCK WAVE IN THE AIR INTAKE SO AS TO TEND TO RETURN THE SHOCK WAVE TO A PREDETERMINED POSITION ON DEPARTURE THEREFROM, (B) MEANS FOR PRODUCING A FIRST SIGNAL WHICH IS FUNCTION TO THE SUPPLY OF FUEL TO THE ENGINE,
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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) | 1969-09-19 | 1970-03-21 | 1970-09-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-09-19 | 1974-03-21 | 1974-09-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-09-19 | 1978-03-21 | 1978-09-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |