US3568191A
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Method for defending an aircraft against a frontal attack
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-12-15
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Granted: 1971-03-02
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Expires: 1980-12-15
Abstract
Abstract A method for defending an aircraft against a frontal attack by an interceptor comprising, launching a rocket in the direction of travel of said aircraft, said rocket containing in a collapsed condition a collapsible reflector having three orthogonal surfaces of wire mesh, then ejecting said reflector from said rocket whereupon said reflector is expanded, and then towing said reflector whereby said reflector serves as a target for attracting said interceptor.
Inventors
- 👤 James C Hiester
- 👤 Harry L Van Trees Jr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 15:15
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42B; F42B12/00; F42B12/02; F42B12/36; F42B12/56; F42B12/70; H; H01; H01Q; H01Q15/00; H01Q15/14; H01Q15/18; H01Q15/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
70 words
A method for defending an aircraft against a frontal attack by an interceptor comprising, launching a rocket in the direction of travel of said aircraft, said rocket containing in a collapsed condition a collapsible reflector having three orthogonal surfaces of wire mesh, then ejecting said reflector from said rocket whereupon said reflector is expanded, and then towing said reflector whereby said reflector serves as a target for attracting said interceptor.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
70 words
A method for defending an aircraft against a frontal attack by an interceptor comprising, launching a rocket in the direction of travel of said aircraft, said rocket containing in a collapsed condition a collapsible reflector having three orthogonal surfaces of wire mesh, then ejecting said reflector from said rocket whereupon said reflector is expanded, and then towing said reflector whereby said reflector serves as a target for attracting said interceptor.
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) | 1974-03-01 | 1974-08-31 | 1975-03-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-03-01 | 1978-08-31 | 1979-03-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-03-01 | 1982-08-31 | 1983-03-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |