US3285575A
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Aerial target towing installations
Assignee: Mission Systems Wimborne Ltd
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Filing: 1964-05-28
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Granted: 1966-11-15
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Expires: 1984-05-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank K Griffiths
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 17:18
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41J; F41J9/00; F41J9/08; F41J9/10; B; B64; B64D; B64D5/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
AN AERIAL TARGET TOWING INSTALLATION COMPRISING A REEL DRIVABLE IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS FOR PAYING OUT AND WINDING IN A TOWING CABLE ATTACHED TO A TARGET, AT LEAST ONE CAPSTAN AROUND WHICH SAID TOWING CABLE IS WOUND, AN AIR DRIVEN MEMBER OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID CAPSTAN AND SAID REEL TO DRIVE THE LATTER, SAID CAPSTAN SUPPORTING THE TENSION LOAD APPLIED TO THE ABLE BY THE DRAG OF THE TARGET, A VARIABLE SPEED DRIVE MECHANISM CONNECTED BETWEEN SAID REEL AND SAID AIR DRIVEN MEMBER AND SAID CAPSTAN, SAID VARIABLE SPEED DRIVE MECHAMISM COMPRISING A V-BELT ARRANGED BETWEEN A PAIR OF EXPANDABLE AND CONTRACTABLE PULLEYS TO ENABLE THE DRIVE RATIO FROM ONE TO THE OTHER TO BE VARIED AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO CHANGES IN THE TENSION OF THE TOWING CABLE AT A POINT BETWEEN THE CAPSTAN AND THE REEL TO VARY THE DRIVE RATIO OF SAID VARIABLE SPEED MECHANISM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
AN AERIAL TARGET TOWING INSTALLATION COMPRISING A REEL DRIVABLE IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS FOR PAYING OUT AND WINDING IN A TOWING CABLE ATTACHED TO A TARGET, AT LEAST ONE CAPSTAN AROUND WHICH SAID TOWING CABLE IS WOUND, AN AIR DRIVEN MEMBER OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID CAPSTAN AND SAID REEL TO DRIVE THE LATTER, SAID CAPSTAN SUPPORTING THE TENSION LOAD APPLIED TO THE ABLE BY THE DRAG OF THE TARGET, A VARIABLE SPEED DRIVE MECHANISM CONNECTED BETWEEN SAID REEL AND SAID AIR DRIVEN MEMBER AND SAID CAPSTAN, SAID VARIABLE SPEED DRIVE MECHAMISM COMPRISING A V-BELT ARRANGED BETWEEN A PAIR OF EXPANDABLE AND CONTRACTABLE PULLEYS TO ENABLE THE DRIVE RATIO FROM ONE TO THE OTHER TO BE VARIED AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO CHANGES IN THE TENSION OF THE TOWING CABLE AT A POINT BETWEEN THE CAPSTAN AND THE REEL TO VARY THE DRIVE RATIO OF SAID VARIABLE SPEED MECHANISM.
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) | 1969-11-14 | 1970-05-16 | 1970-11-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-14 | 1974-05-16 | 1974-11-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-14 | 1978-05-16 | 1978-11-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |