US3286951A
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Recovery system
Assignee: Douglas Aircraft Co Inc
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Filing: 1963-09-27
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Granted: 1966-11-22
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Expires: 1983-09-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert T Kendall
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 23:01
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64G; B64G1/00; B64G1/22; B64G1/62; B64G1/623
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
A RECOVERY VEHICLE FOR RECOVERING AN OBJECT COMPRISING: A SHIELD ADAPTED FOR DEPLOYMENT INTO A BULBOUS, BOWLLIKE FORM HAVING A DIAMETER GREATER THAN ITS DEPTH AND LESS THAN FOUR TIMES ITS DEPTH, SAID SHIELD BEING COMPLETELY CONSTRUCTED OF A FLEXIBLE MATERIAL AND STORED IN AN UNDEPLOYED STATE; HOLDING MEANS FOR RETAINING SAID SHIELD AND COMPLETELY ENCASING SAID SHIELD IN SAID UNDEPLOYED STATE; AND DEPLOYMENT MEANS FOR EXTENDING SAID SHIELD TO SAID BULBOUS, BOWL-LIKE FORM AND AT LEAST PARTIALLY ENCOMPASSING SAID OBJECT, SAID DEPLOYMENT MEANS BEING THE EXPANSION OF A GAS, SAID EXPANSION OF A GAS INFLATING A PORTION OF SAID SHIELD THEREBY CAUSING SAID SHIELD TO EXTEND.
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) | 1969-11-21 | 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 |