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US3273459A
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Launcher for stores
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-08-31
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Granted: 1966-09-20
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Expires: 1984-08-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur R Lardin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 17:13
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64D; B64D1/00; B64D1/02; B64D1/04; B64D1/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
181 words
A LAUNCHER FOR AIRBORNE STORES AND THE LIKE COMPRISING A HOLLOW HOUSING, AN INTEGRATED LAUNCHING LINKAGE SWINGABLY CONNECTED AT ONE END TO THE HOUSING, SAID LINKAGE COMPRISING SPACED FRONT LAUNCHING ARMS, SPACED NEAR LAUNCHING ARMS, A FRONT TOGGLE JOINT SWINGABLE CONNECTED AT ONE END TO THE HOUSING AND AT ITS OTHER END TO THE FRONT LAUNCHING ARM, A REAR TOGGLE JOINT PIVOTALLY CONNECTED AT ONE END TO THE HOUSING AND AT ITS OTHER END TO THE REAR LAUNCHING ARMS, AND AN ELONGATED MISSILE CARRIAGE MEMBER SWINGABLY SECURED TO THE OUTER FREE ENDS OF EACH OF THE LAUNCHING ARMS, A GAS EXPANSION MOTOR CARRIED BY THE HOUSING AND DRIVABLY COUPLED TO AT LEAST ONE OF THE TOGGLE JOINTS WHEREBY POWER IS APPLIED TO THE LAUNCHING ARMS THROUGH THE INTERMEDIATE LINKAGE OF THE TOGGLE TO DRIVE THE CARRIAGE DOWNWARD AND AWAY FROM THE HOUSING AND THEREAFTER RETRACT THE SAID CARRIAGE IN A CONTINUOUS MOTION, AND MEANS CARRIED BY THE CARRIAGE AND AT LEAST ONE OF THE LAUNCHING ARMS TO RELEASE A STORE AT SUBSTANTIALLY THE END OF THE DOWNWARD MOTION OF THE CARRIAGE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
181 words
A LAUNCHER FOR AIRBORNE STORES AND THE LIKE COMPRISING A HOLLOW HOUSING, AN INTEGRATED LAUNCHING LINKAGE SWINGABLY CONNECTED AT ONE END TO THE HOUSING, SAID LINKAGE COMPRISING SPACED FRONT LAUNCHING ARMS, SPACED NEAR LAUNCHING ARMS, A FRONT TOGGLE JOINT SWINGABLE CONNECTED AT ONE END TO THE HOUSING AND AT ITS OTHER END TO THE FRONT LAUNCHING ARM, A REAR TOGGLE JOINT PIVOTALLY CONNECTED AT ONE END TO THE HOUSING AND AT ITS OTHER END TO THE REAR LAUNCHING ARMS, AND AN ELONGATED MISSILE CARRIAGE MEMBER SWINGABLY SECURED TO THE OUTER FREE ENDS OF EACH OF THE LAUNCHING ARMS, A GAS EXPANSION MOTOR CARRIED BY THE HOUSING AND DRIVABLY COUPLED TO AT LEAST ONE OF THE TOGGLE JOINTS WHEREBY POWER IS APPLIED TO THE LAUNCHING ARMS THROUGH THE INTERMEDIATE LINKAGE OF THE TOGGLE TO DRIVE THE CARRIAGE DOWNWARD AND AWAY FROM THE HOUSING AND THEREAFTER RETRACT THE SAID CARRIAGE IN A CONTINUOUS MOTION, AND MEANS CARRIED BY THE CARRIAGE AND AT LEAST ONE OF THE LAUNCHING ARMS TO RELEASE A STORE AT SUBSTANTIALLY THE END OF THE DOWNWARD MOTION OF THE CARRIAGE.
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) | 1969-09-19 | 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 |