US3420470A
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Band retainer for satellite separation system
Assignee: Northrop Grumman Space and Mission Systems Corp
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Filing: 1966-11-18
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Granted: 1969-01-07
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Expires: 1986-11-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James G Meyer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 13:34
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64G; B64G1/00; B64G1/22; B64G1/64; B64G1/641; B64G1/643; B64G1/642; B64G1/644; B64G1/645; B64G1/6455; B64G1/6457; B64G1/002; B64G1/10; B64G1/1085
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
IN A SATELLITE SYSTEM IN WHICH AT LEAST TWO SATELLITES ARE STACKED END-TO-END AND CONNECTED BY MEANS INCLUDING A TENSIONED BAND EXTENDING AROUND AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE PERIPHERY OF THEIR MATING ENDS WHICH BAND IS RELEASED BY REMOTE CONTROL TO PERMIT THE SEPARATION OF THE STACKED SATELLITES IN SPACE, MEANS FOR RETAINING THE RELEASED BAND COMPRISING: A TOROIDAL HOUSING MEMBER DISPOSED OUTBORAD OF THE TENSIONED BAND FOR CATCHING THE RELEASED BAND; MEANS CONNECTING THE HOUSING MEMBER TO ONE OF THE SATELLITES; AND SPRING MEANS CONNECTED TO THE BAND URGING IT INTERIOR OF THE HOUSING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
IN A SATELLITE SYSTEM IN WHICH AT LEAST TWO SATELLITES ARE STACKED END-TO-END AND CONNECTED BY MEANS INCLUDING A TENSIONED BAND EXTENDING AROUND AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE PERIPHERY OF THEIR MATING ENDS WHICH BAND IS RELEASED BY REMOTE CONTROL TO PERMIT THE SEPARATION OF THE STACKED SATELLITES IN SPACE, MEANS FOR RETAINING THE RELEASED BAND COMPRISING: A TOROIDAL HOUSING MEMBER DISPOSED OUTBORAD OF THE TENSIONED BAND FOR CATCHING THE RELEASED BAND; MEANS CONNECTING THE HOUSING MEMBER TO ONE OF THE SATELLITES; AND SPRING MEANS CONNECTED TO THE BAND URGING IT INTERIOR OF THE HOUSING.
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) | 1972-01-07 | 1972-07-08 | 1973-01-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1976-01-07 | 1976-07-08 | 1977-01-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1980-01-07 | 1980-07-08 | 1981-01-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |