US3292864A
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Thrust reverser and deflector
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1965-01-21
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Granted: 1966-12-20
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Expires: 1985-01-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Edkins Denis Pierpoint
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 10:26
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64C; B64C15/00; B64C15/02; F; F02; F02K; F02K1/00; F02K1/54; F02K1/56; F02K1/58
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
FOR USE IN AN AIRCRAFT, A JET ENGINE POWERPLANT, THRUST REVERSER AND DEFLECTING MECHANISM COMPRISING, A SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR SAID ENTIRE POWERPLANT, A PAIR OF FRAME MEMBERS CARRIED IN SAID SUPPORT STRUCTURE EXTERNAL OF SAID POWERPLANT, MOVABLE LOUVERS IN EACH FRAME MEMBER FORMING A CASCADE THEREWITH, MEANS CONNECTED TO MOVE SAID FRAME MEMBERS AND LOUVERS FROM SAID SUPPORT STRUCTURE INTO OPERATIVE POSITION TO FORM AN ACUTE ANGLE WITH THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF THE JET ENGINE AND INTERSECT THE ENGINE EXHAUST, AND MEANS CONNECTED TO ACTUATE THE CASCADE LOUVERS FROM CLOSED THRUST REVERSING POSITION TO OPEN THRUST DEFLECTING POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
FOR USE IN AN AIRCRAFT, A JET ENGINE POWERPLANT, THRUST REVERSER AND DEFLECTING MECHANISM COMPRISING, A SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR SAID ENTIRE POWERPLANT, A PAIR OF FRAME MEMBERS CARRIED IN SAID SUPPORT STRUCTURE EXTERNAL OF SAID POWERPLANT, MOVABLE LOUVERS IN EACH FRAME MEMBER FORMING A CASCADE THEREWITH, MEANS CONNECTED TO MOVE SAID FRAME MEMBERS AND LOUVERS FROM SAID SUPPORT STRUCTURE INTO OPERATIVE POSITION TO FORM AN ACUTE ANGLE WITH THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF THE JET ENGINE AND INTERSECT THE ENGINE EXHAUST, AND MEANS CONNECTED TO ACTUATE THE CASCADE LOUVERS FROM CLOSED THRUST REVERSING POSITION TO OPEN THRUST DEFLECTING POSITION.
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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) | 1969-12-19 | 1970-06-20 | 1970-12-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-12-19 | 1974-06-20 | 1974-12-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-12-19 | 1978-06-20 | 1978-12-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |