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US3447465A
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Missile with variable area nozzle and control means therefor
Assignee: United States Department of the Army
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Filing: 1964-10-06
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Granted: 1969-06-03
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Expires: 1984-10-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard W White
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 02:16
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02K; F02K9/00; F02K9/80; F02K9/86
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
A SYSTEM FOR TRANSPORTING A PAYLOAD BETWEEN A PRESELECTED POSITION AND A TARGET COMPRISING: A MISSILE; A MOTOR IN SAID MISSILE; A NOZZLE SECURED TO SAID MOTOR; SAID NOZZLE HAVING A THROAT SECTION THAT INCLUDES AN INNER CARBON THROAT SECTION AND AN OUTER CARBON THROAT SECTION WITH EXPLOSIVE MEANS THEREBETWEEDN; AND A CONTROL DEVICE IN SAID MISSILE AND CONNECTED TO SAID EXPLOSIVE MEANS TO CAUSE EXPLOSION THEREOF AND REMOVAL OF SAID INNER CARBON THROAT SECTION FROM SAID NOZZLE, TO THEREBY PROVIDE THE MISSILE WITH A BOOST PHASE AND SUSTAINER PHASE OF OPERATION.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
92 words
A SYSTEM FOR TRANSPORTING A PAYLOAD BETWEEN A PRESELECTED POSITION AND A TARGET COMPRISING: A MISSILE; A MOTOR IN SAID MISSILE; A NOZZLE SECURED TO SAID MOTOR; SAID NOZZLE HAVING A THROAT SECTION THAT INCLUDES AN INNER CARBON THROAT SECTION AND AN OUTER CARBON THROAT SECTION WITH EXPLOSIVE MEANS THEREBETWEEDN; AND A CONTROL DEVICE IN SAID MISSILE AND CONNECTED TO SAID EXPLOSIVE MEANS TO CAUSE EXPLOSION THEREOF AND REMOVAL OF SAID INNER CARBON THROAT SECTION FROM SAID NOZZLE, TO THEREBY PROVIDE THE MISSILE WITH A BOOST PHASE AND SUSTAINER PHASE OF OPERATION.
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) | 1972-06-02 | 1972-12-02 | 1973-06-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1976-06-02 | 1976-12-02 | 1977-06-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1980-06-02 | 1980-12-02 | 1981-06-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |