US3363567A
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Rotationally activated fuze
Assignee: United States Department of the Army
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Filing: 1961-05-31
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Granted: 1968-01-16
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Expires: 1981-05-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Lewis C Dixon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 06:13
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42C; F42C15/00; F42C15/20; F42C15/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A FUZE COMPRISING A HOLLOW FUZE BODY, A CENTRALLY POSITIONED AND SYMMETRICALLY PIVOTED PRIMER HOLDER WITHIN SAID FUZE BODY, SAID PRIMER HOLDER HAVING PRIMERS DIAMETRICALLY POSITIONED IN EACH END THEREOF, TWO ROTARY FIRING PINS PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ONE AT EACH END IN SAID FUZE BODY AND ADJACENT EACH END OF SAID PRIMER HOLDER AND IN MECHANICAL COOPERATION WITH SAID PRIMER HOLDER, THE PIVOTAL AXIS OF SAID PRIMER HOLDER AND OF SAID FIRING PINS BEING PARALLEL AND IN A COMMON PLANE, SAID ROTARY FIRING PINS HAVING IMPACT AND BALANCING PORTIONS ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE PIVOTAL AXIS OF SAID FIRING PINS AND BEING UNBALANCED ABOUT SAID PIVOTAL AXIS WITH THE IMPACT PORTION BEING HEAVIER THAN THE BALANCING PORTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
A FUZE COMPRISING A HOLLOW FUZE BODY, A CENTRALLY POSITIONED AND SYMMETRICALLY PIVOTED PRIMER HOLDER WITHIN SAID FUZE BODY, SAID PRIMER HOLDER HAVING PRIMERS DIAMETRICALLY POSITIONED IN EACH END THEREOF, TWO ROTARY FIRING PINS PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ONE AT EACH END IN SAID FUZE BODY AND ADJACENT EACH END OF SAID PRIMER HOLDER AND IN MECHANICAL COOPERATION WITH SAID PRIMER HOLDER, THE PIVOTAL AXIS OF SAID PRIMER HOLDER AND OF SAID FIRING PINS BEING PARALLEL AND IN A COMMON PLANE, SAID ROTARY FIRING PINS HAVING IMPACT AND BALANCING PORTIONS ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE PIVOTAL AXIS OF SAID FIRING PINS AND BEING UNBALANCED ABOUT SAID PIVOTAL AXIS WITH THE IMPACT PORTION BEING HEAVIER THAN THE BALANCING PORTION.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2458474A
Cited
FR1230402A
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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) | 1971-01-15 | 1971-07-17 | 1972-01-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-01-15 | 1975-07-17 | 1976-01-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-01-15 | 1979-07-17 | 1980-01-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |