US3286956A
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Missile control system
Assignee: Douglas Aircraft Co Inc
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Filing: 1965-07-19
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Granted: 1966-11-22
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Expires: 1985-07-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Nitikman Herschel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 02:01
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02K; F02K9/00; F02K9/80; F02K9/84; F02K9/88; F42; F42B; F42B10/00; F42B10/60; F42B10/66; F42B10/666
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
A MISSILE CONTROL SYSTEM COMPRISING: A MISSILE BODY HAVING A LEADING PORTION AND A TRAILING PORTION; SAID MISSILE BODY HAVING A PLURALITY OF CONTROL SURFACES, SAID CONTROL SURFACES INCLUDING MEANS PIVOTALLY MOUNTING SAID SURFACES ON SAID LEADING PORTION OF SAID MISSILE BODY, SAID CONTROL SURFACES HAVING A TRAILING EDGE PORTION; A SOURCE OF PRESSURIZED GAS LOCATED WITHIN SAID MISSILE BODY; REACTION THRUST PRODUCING MEANS LOCATED IN SAID CONTROL SURFACES AND FORMED IN SAID TRAILING EDGE PORTION AND ADAPTED TO DISCHARGE THE PRESSURIZED GAS OF SAID SOURCE; SAID REACTION THRUST PRODUCING MEANS COMMUNICATING WITH SAID SOURCE THROUGH SAID MEANS PIVOTALLY MOUNTING SAID CONTROL SURFACES, SAID PIVOTAL MOUNTING BEING CONDUITS; AND CONTROL MEANS LOCATED IN SAID MISSILE BODY FOR EFFECTING THE PIVOTAL MOVEMENT OF SAID CONTROL SURFACES THEREBY CHANGING THE DIRECTION OF SOURCE DISCHARGE THROUGH SAID REACTION THRUST PRODUCING MEANS, WHEREBY THE DEVIATIONS OF PITCH, YAW AND ROLL OF THE MISSILE BODY ARE CONTROLLED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
A MISSILE CONTROL SYSTEM COMPRISING: A MISSILE BODY HAVING A LEADING PORTION AND A TRAILING PORTION; SAID MISSILE BODY HAVING A PLURALITY OF CONTROL SURFACES, SAID CONTROL SURFACES INCLUDING MEANS PIVOTALLY MOUNTING SAID SURFACES ON SAID LEADING PORTION OF SAID MISSILE BODY, SAID CONTROL SURFACES HAVING A TRAILING EDGE PORTION; A SOURCE OF PRESSURIZED GAS LOCATED WITHIN SAID MISSILE BODY; REACTION THRUST PRODUCING MEANS LOCATED IN SAID CONTROL SURFACES AND FORMED IN SAID TRAILING EDGE PORTION AND ADAPTED TO DISCHARGE THE PRESSURIZED GAS OF SAID SOURCE; SAID REACTION THRUST PRODUCING MEANS COMMUNICATING WITH SAID SOURCE THROUGH SAID MEANS PIVOTALLY MOUNTING SAID CONTROL SURFACES, SAID PIVOTAL MOUNTING BEING CONDUITS; AND CONTROL MEANS LOCATED IN SAID MISSILE BODY FOR EFFECTING THE PIVOTAL MOVEMENT OF SAID CONTROL SURFACES THEREBY CHANGING THE DIRECTION OF SOURCE DISCHARGE THROUGH SAID REACTION THRUST PRODUCING MEANS, WHEREBY THE DEVIATIONS OF PITCH, YAW AND ROLL OF THE MISSILE BODY ARE CONTROLLED.
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 |