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Spacecraft separation system for spinning vehicles and/or payloads
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-05-04
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Granted: 1966-11-22
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Expires: 1985-05-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Salmirs Seymour
- 👤 Otis J Parker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 18:14
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64G; B64G1/00; B64G1/22; B64G1/64; B64G1/641; B64G1/645
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
62 words
SPACE VEHICLE SEPARATION MECHANISM OR THE LIKE FOR A SPINNING VEHICLE COMPRISING: AN UPPER STAGE; A LOWER STAGE IN JUXTAPOSITION TO SAID UPPER STAGE; BALLS ENGAGING SAID UPPER AND LOWER STAGES FOR JOINING SAID STAGES TOGETHER; MEANS FOR CHANGING THE RELATIVE SPEEDS OF ROTATION BETWEEN THE STAGES CAUSING ONE STAGE TO OVERRUN THE OTHER; AND MEANS FOR ACCELERATING SEPARATION OF THE STAGES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
62 words
SPACE VEHICLE SEPARATION MECHANISM OR THE LIKE FOR A SPINNING VEHICLE COMPRISING: AN UPPER STAGE; A LOWER STAGE IN JUXTAPOSITION TO SAID UPPER STAGE; BALLS ENGAGING SAID UPPER AND LOWER STAGES FOR JOINING SAID STAGES TOGETHER; MEANS FOR CHANGING THE RELATIVE SPEEDS OF ROTATION BETWEEN THE STAGES CAUSING ONE STAGE TO OVERRUN THE OTHER; AND MEANS FOR ACCELERATING SEPARATION OF THE STAGES.
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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) | 1969-11-21 | 1970-05-23 | 1970-11-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-21 | 1974-05-23 | 1974-11-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-21 | 1978-05-23 | 1978-11-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |