US3293855A
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Reignitable rocket
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1963-10-16
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Granted: 1966-12-27
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Expires: 1983-10-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William E Cuttill
- 👤 Cyril M Hawkins
- 👤 James P Kern
- 👤 Charles W Schade
- 👤 Albert J Sobey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 14:23
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02K; F02K9/00; F02K9/94; F02K9/80; F02K9/86; F02K9/92
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
A REIGNITABLE, SOLID PROPELLANT ROCKET ENGINE INCLUDING MEANS FOR THRUST VECTOR CONTROL AND THRUST LEVEL CONTROL, SAID ENGINE COMPRISING: AN OUTER CASING; A CLUSTER OR EXHAUST NOZZLES ATTACHED TO SAID CASING AT THE LOWER EXTREMITY THEREOF; A PLUG MEANS FOR EACH OF SAID EXHAUST NOZZLES TO CONTROL THE FLOW OF EXHAUST GASES THROUGH EACH SAID NOZZLE; THRUST CANCELLATION MEANS POSITIONED IN SAID ROCKET ENGINE CASING AND BEING OPERABLE TO BLEED EXHAUST GASES FROM SAID ROCKET ENGINE; A PLURALITY OF LAYERS OF SOLID PROPELLANT DISPOSED WITHIN SAID CASING; A PLURALITY OF LAYERS OF COMBUSTION INHIBITOR BETWEEN SAID LAYERS OF SOLID PROPELLANT; A PLURALITY OF IGNITION MEANS POSITIONED BETWEEN SAID LAYERS OF SOLID PROPELLANT; AND MEANS TO ACTUATE SAID IGNITION MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
A REIGNITABLE, SOLID PROPELLANT ROCKET ENGINE INCLUDING MEANS FOR THRUST VECTOR CONTROL AND THRUST LEVEL CONTROL, SAID ENGINE COMPRISING: AN OUTER CASING; A CLUSTER OR EXHAUST NOZZLES ATTACHED TO SAID CASING AT THE LOWER EXTREMITY THEREOF; A PLUG MEANS FOR EACH OF SAID EXHAUST NOZZLES TO CONTROL THE FLOW OF EXHAUST GASES THROUGH EACH SAID NOZZLE; THRUST CANCELLATION MEANS POSITIONED IN SAID ROCKET ENGINE CASING AND BEING OPERABLE TO BLEED EXHAUST GASES FROM SAID ROCKET ENGINE; A PLURALITY OF LAYERS OF SOLID PROPELLANT DISPOSED WITHIN SAID CASING; A PLURALITY OF LAYERS OF COMBUSTION INHIBITOR BETWEEN SAID LAYERS OF SOLID PROPELLANT; A PLURALITY OF IGNITION MEANS POSITIONED BETWEEN SAID LAYERS OF SOLID PROPELLANT; AND MEANS TO ACTUATE SAID IGNITION MEANS.
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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) | 1969-12-26 | 1970-06-27 | 1970-12-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-12-26 | 1974-06-27 | 1974-12-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-12-26 | 1978-06-27 | 1978-12-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |