US3486338A
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Air breathing missile
Assignee: HANS K HAUSSMANN
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Filing: 1959-04-16
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Granted: 1969-12-30
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Expires: 1979-04-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Hans K Haussmann
- 👤 John T Sinnette Jr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 11:30
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02K; F02K3/00; F02K3/08; F02K3/10; F02C; F02C3/00; F02C3/20; F02C7/00; F02C7/12; F02C7/14; Y; Y02; Y02T; Y02T50/00; Y02T50/60
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
THE METHOD OF PRODUCING THRUST FROM A CONTINUOUS FLOW OF HOT GAS UNDER PRESSURE COMPRISING THE STEPS OF COMPRESSING AMBIENT AIR, DELIVERING A MAIN PORTION OF THE COMPRESSED AIR TO A MAIN COMBUSTION ZONE, FURTHER COMPRESSING THE REMAINING PORTION OF THE COMPRESSED AIR AND DELIVERING SAME TO AN AUXILIARY COMBUSTION ZONE, ADDING A FIRST LIQUID HYDROCARBON FUEL TO SAID REMAINING PORTION OF THE COMPRESSED AIR AT A RATE TO EFFECT SUBSTANTIALLY STOICHIOMETRIC REACTION WITH THE AIR DELIVERED TO SAID AUXILIARY ZONE TO PRODUCE PRODUCTS OF COMBUSTION AT A PREDETERMINED TEMPERATURE, DELIVERING SAID PRODUCTS OF COMBUSTION TO A GAS REFORMER ZONE, ADDING A SECOND LIQUID HYDROCARBON FUEL TO THE PRODUCTS OF COMBUSTION THEREBY PRODUCING REFORMER GAS AT A LOWER TEMPERATURE THAN SAID PREDETERMINED TEMPERATURE AND CONTAINING SUB-
Claim 2
Independent Claim
126 words
THE METHOD OF PRODUCING THRUST FROM A CONTINUOUS FLOW OF HOT GAS UNDER PRESSURE COMPRISING THE STEPS OF COMPRESSING AMBIENT AIR, DELIVERING A MAIN PORTION OF THE COMPRESSED AIR TO A MAIN COMBUSTION ZONE, FURTHER COMPRESSING THE REMAINING PORTION OF THE COMPRESSED AIR AND DELIVERING SAME TO AN AUXILIARY COMBUSTION ZONE, ADDING A FIRST LIQUID HYDROCARBON FUEL TO SAID REMAINING PORTION OF THE COMPRESSED AIR AT A RATE TO EFFECT SUBSTANTIALLY STOICHIOMETRIC REACTION WITH THE AIR DELIVERED TO SAID AUXILIARY ZONE TO PRODUCE PRODUCTS OF COMBUSTION AT A PREDETERMINED TEMPERATURE, DELIVERING SAID PRODUCTS OF COMBUSTION TO A GAS REFORMER ZONE, ADDING A SECOND LIQUID HYDROCARBON FUEL TO THE PRODUCTS OF COMBUSTION THEREBY PRODUCING REFORMER GAS AT A LOWER TEMPERATURE THAN SAID PREDETERMINED TEMPERATURE AND CONTAINING SUB-
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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) | 1972-12-29 | 1973-06-30 | 1973-12-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1976-12-29 | 1977-06-30 | 1977-12-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1980-12-29 | 1981-06-30 | 1981-12-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |