US3362290A
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Non-contaminating thrusting separation system
Assignee: McDonnell Douglas Corp
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Filing: 1965-04-13
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Granted: 1968-01-09
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Expires: 1985-04-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William F Carr
- 👤 Herbert R Cunningham
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 03:57
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42B; F42B15/00; F42B15/36; F42B15/38
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
A NON-CONTAMINATING THRUSTING SEPARATION SYSTEM FOR SEPARATING TWO UNITS COMPRISING: AN ELONGATED RECTANGULAR MEMBER HAVING A RECESS IN ONE OF THE SIDES THEREOF THEREBY FORMING A CHAMBER PARALLEL WITH THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF SAID RECTANGULAR MEMBER; A PISTON ADAPTED TO EXTEND ALONG AND BE CONNECTED TO THE EDGE OF A SECOND UNIT; SAID PISTON ADAPTED TO FIT WITHIN SAID CHAMBER WHEN SAID UNITS ARE IN ABUTTING RELATIONSHIP; MEANS FOR GENERATING RAPIDLY EXPANDING GASES WITHIN SAID CHAMBER TO THUS EJECT SAID PISTON FROM SAID CHAMBER; A BELLOWS WITHIN SAID CHAMBER FOR CONTAINING SAID RAPIDLY EXPANDING GASES; A BAFFLE WITHIN SAID BELLOWS CONTAINING SAID MEANS THEREIN;
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) | 1971-01-08 | 1971-07-10 | 1972-01-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-01-08 | 1975-07-10 | 1976-01-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-01-08 | 1979-07-10 | 1980-01-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |