US3468213A
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Missile cutting device
Assignee: United States Department of the Navy
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Filing: 1966-08-18
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Granted: 1969-09-23
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Expires: 1986-08-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Sidney Hersh
- 👤 Maurice H Baller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 18:32
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41F; F41F3/00; F41F3/04; F41F3/07
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
A MISSILE-CUTTING DEVICE IN COMBINATION WITH A MISSILE MOUNTED WITHIN AN INNER LAUNCH TUBE AND AN OUTER LAUNCH TUBE, EACH OF SAID TUBES HAVING A PAIR OF AXIALLY ALIGNED ACCESS DOORS IN THE VICINITY OF THE FIRST AND SECOND STAGES, RESPECTIVELY, OF SAID MISSILE, SAID DEVICE COMPRISING: AND ACCESS DOOR ADAPTER PLATE DISPOSED WITHIN EACH OPENING OF SAID INNER TUBE ACCESS DOORS; MISSILE PENETRATING MEANS OPERATIVELY MOUNTED ON EACH OF SAID PLATES IN THE PROXIMITY OF SAID MISSILES; AND MEANS FOR ACTUATING SAID PENETRATING MEANS TO MOVE SAID PENETRATING MEANS INTO SAID MISSILE AS IT MOVES UPWARDLY OUT OF SAID LAUNCH TUBES AFTER INADVERTENT
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
A MISSILE-CUTTING DEVICE IN COMBINATION WITH A MISSILE MOUNTED WITHIN AN INNER LAUNCH TUBE AND AN OUTER LAUNCH TUBE, EACH OF SAID TUBES HAVING A PAIR OF AXIALLY ALIGNED ACCESS DOORS IN THE VICINITY OF THE FIRST AND SECOND STAGES, RESPECTIVELY, OF SAID MISSILE, SAID DEVICE COMPRISING: AND ACCESS DOOR ADAPTER PLATE DISPOSED WITHIN EACH OPENING OF SAID INNER TUBE ACCESS DOORS; MISSILE PENETRATING MEANS OPERATIVELY MOUNTED ON EACH OF SAID PLATES IN THE PROXIMITY OF SAID MISSILES; AND MEANS FOR ACTUATING SAID PENETRATING MEANS TO MOVE SAID PENETRATING MEANS INTO SAID MISSILE AS IT MOVES UPWARDLY OUT OF SAID LAUNCH TUBES AFTER INADVERTENT
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) | 1972-09-22 | 1973-03-24 | 1973-09-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1976-09-22 | 1977-03-24 | 1977-09-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1980-09-22 | 1981-03-24 | 1981-09-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |