US3326083A
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Protected arming wire system for an airborne free-fall weapon
Assignee: Honeywell Inc
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Filing: 1965-08-23
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Granted: 1967-06-20
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Expires: 1985-08-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Elmer L Johnson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 20:02
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42C; F42C14/00; F42C14/06; F42C15/00; F42C15/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
AN ARMING WIRE SYSTEM FOR WEAPONS HAVING A FUZE THAT IS ACTIVATED BY AN ARMING WIRE UPON LAUNCH OF THE WEAPON, COMPRISING: (A) AN ARMING WIRE HAVING FIRST AND SECOND ENDS, SAID FIRST END BEING CONNECTED TO SAID FUZE, SAID SECOND END BEING ANCHORED TO SAID WEAPON; (B) A PROTECTIVE HOUSING MEMBER FOR SAID ARMING WIRE MOUNTED ON SAID WEAPON, SAID HOUSING MEMBER HAVING AN OPEN GROOVE FORMED THEREIN, SAID WIRE BEING ROUTED THROUGH SAID GROOVE; AND (C) A FLEXIBLE TUBE COVERING SAID WIRE IN SAID GROOVE, SAID TUBE HAVING AN INSIDE DIAMETER LARGER THAN THE DIAMETER OF SAID WIRE, SAID GROOVE HAVING AN INSIDE DIAMETER LARGER THAN THE OUTSIDE DIAMETER OF SAID TUBE, THE OPENING OF SAID GROOVE TO THE SURFACE OF SAID HOUSING MEMBER BEING SMALLER THAN THE OUTSIDE DIAMETER OF SAID TUBE SO THAT A PREDETERMINED FORCE IS REQUIRED TO STRIP SAID ARMING WIRE AND TUBE FROM SAID GROOVE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1970-06-19 | 1970-12-19 | 1971-06-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-06-19 | 1974-12-19 | 1975-06-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-06-19 | 1978-12-19 | 1979-06-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |