US3362662A
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Gyro controlled ejection seat stabilizing rocket
Assignee: McDonnell Douglas Corp
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Filing: 1966-06-01
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Granted: 1968-01-09
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Expires: 1986-06-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert G Mcintyre
- 👤 Jr Browning Nichols
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 19:56
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64D; B64D25/00; B64D25/08; B64D25/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
A DEVICE FOR PREVENTING ROTATION OF AN AIRCRAFT EJECTION SEAT AFTER EJECTION COMPRISING: A THRUST PRODUCING MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID SEAT; A GYROSCOPE INCLUDING A ROTATABLE WHEEL, SAID GYROSCOPE BEING SUPPORTED BY A GIMBAL BEING SECURELY MOUNTED TO SAID SEAT, SAID GYROSCOPE BEING OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID THRUST PRODUCING MEANS THROUGH SAID GIMBAL TO VARY THE DIRECTION OF THRUST OF SAID THRUST PRODUCING MEANS IN SUCH A MANNER AS TO COUNTERACT ANY ROTATIONAL MOVEMENT OF SAID SEAT AND MAINTAIN SAID SEAT IN ITS INITIAL PLANE; AN ACTUATING MEANS BEING CONNECTED TO SAID GYROSCOPE, SAID ACTUATING MEANS FUNCTIONING TO CAUSE ROTATION OF SAID WHEEL AT A PREDETERMINED INSTANT AFTER INITIATION OF THE EJECTION SEQUENCE; AN OPERATING MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID THRUST PRODUCING MEANS, SAID OPERATING MEANS FUNCTIONING TO INITATE OPERATION OF SAID THRUST PRODUCING MEANS BEING LATER IN TIME THAN THE ACTIVATION OF SAID ACTUATING MEANS.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
145 words
A DEVICE FOR PREVENTING ROTATION OF AN AIRCRAFT EJECTION SEAT AFTER EJECTION COMPRISING: A THRUST PRODUCING MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID SEAT; A GYROSCOPE INCLUDING A ROTATABLE WHEEL, SAID GYROSCOPE BEING SUPPORTED BY A GIMBAL BEING SECURELY MOUNTED TO SAID SEAT, SAID GYROSCOPE BEING OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID THRUST PRODUCING MEANS THROUGH SAID GIMBAL TO VARY THE DIRECTION OF THRUST OF SAID THRUST PRODUCING MEANS IN SUCH A MANNER AS TO COUNTERACT ANY ROTATIONAL MOVEMENT OF SAID SEAT AND MAINTAIN SAID SEAT IN ITS INITIAL PLANE; AN ACTUATING MEANS BEING CONNECTED TO SAID GYROSCOPE, SAID ACTUATING MEANS FUNCTIONING TO CAUSE ROTATION OF SAID WHEEL AT A PREDETERMINED INSTANT AFTER INITIATION OF THE EJECTION SEQUENCE; AN OPERATING MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID THRUST PRODUCING MEANS, SAID OPERATING MEANS FUNCTIONING TO INITATE OPERATION OF SAID THRUST PRODUCING MEANS BEING LATER IN TIME THAN THE ACTIVATION OF SAID ACTUATING MEANS.
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 |