US3374457A
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Missile separation connector
Assignee: United States Department of the Navy
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Filing: 1966-04-26
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Granted: 1968-03-19
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Expires: 1986-04-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Roger A Herrick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 20:13
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/62; H01R13/629; H01R13/633; H01R13/635
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
A DISCONNECT DEVICE FOR SEPARATING MISSILE COMPONENTS IN ADJACENT MISSILE STAGES WITHOUT IMPARTING THRUST OR CAUSING IMBALANCE COMPRISING: ALIGNING MEANS PARTIALLY DISPOSED IN EACH OF TWO ADJACENT STAGES OF A COMPOSITE MISSILE ASSEMBLY; THE PORTION OF THE ALIGNING MEANS IN THE FORWARD STAGE INCLUDING SURFACES TAPERING INWARDLY FROM AN INTERMEDIATE PORTION OF THE ALIGNING MEANS INTO SAID FORWARD STAGE; AXIALLY MOVABLE MEANS RELEASABLY RESTRAINING SAID ALIGNING MEANS IN POSITION IN RELATION TO THE AFT STAGE WHEN SAID COMPONENTS ARE CONNECTED AND DURING INITIAL MOVEMENT APART OF SAID ADJACENT STAGES;
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
A DISCONNECT DEVICE FOR SEPARATING MISSILE COMPONENTS IN ADJACENT MISSILE STAGES WITHOUT IMPARTING THRUST OR CAUSING IMBALANCE COMPRISING: ALIGNING MEANS PARTIALLY DISPOSED IN EACH OF TWO ADJACENT STAGES OF A COMPOSITE MISSILE ASSEMBLY; THE PORTION OF THE ALIGNING MEANS IN THE FORWARD STAGE INCLUDING SURFACES TAPERING INWARDLY FROM AN INTERMEDIATE PORTION OF THE ALIGNING MEANS INTO SAID FORWARD STAGE; AXIALLY MOVABLE MEANS RELEASABLY RESTRAINING SAID ALIGNING MEANS IN POSITION IN RELATION TO THE AFT STAGE WHEN SAID COMPONENTS ARE CONNECTED AND DURING INITIAL MOVEMENT APART OF SAID ADJACENT STAGES;
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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) | 1971-03-19 | 1971-09-18 | 1972-03-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-03-19 | 1975-09-18 | 1976-03-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-03-19 | 1979-09-18 | 1980-03-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |