US3589652A
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Aircraft arresting device
Assignee: Gulf & Western Ind Prod Co
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Filing: 1969-07-08
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Granted: 1971-06-29
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Expires: 1989-07-08
Abstract
Abstract An aircraft arresting device includes a rotatable reel having an elongated flat tape coiled thereon in layer-by-layer convolutions. A concentrated compressive force is applied to the tape layers on the reel to prevent relative slippage between adjacent layers. The concentrated compressive force may be applied by the tape extending from the reel around a guide and back onto the reel for applying a compressive force when the free end of the tape is tensioned during arrestment of an aircraft.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles S Thompson Jr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 10:32
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64F; B64F1/00; B64F1/02; B64F1/029
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
An aircraft arresting device including a rotatable reel having an elongated flat tape coiled thereon in layer-by-layer convolutions including an outer convolution having an exterior surface, said tape having a free end extending from said reel and being placed in tension to uncoil said tape from said reel in arresting an aircraft, and force applying means contacting said exterior surface of said outer convolution and applying a compressive force to said tape on said reel when said free end is placed in tension to uncoil said tape from said reel in arresting an aircraft.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
An aircraft arresting device including a rotatable reel having an elongated flat tape coiled thereon in layer-by-layer convolutions including an outer convolution having an exterior surface, said tape having a free end extending from said reel and being placed in tension to uncoil said tape from said reel in arresting an aircraft, and force applying means contacting said exterior surface of said outer convolution and applying a compressive force to said tape on said reel when said free end is placed in tension to uncoil said tape from said reel in arresting an aircraft.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the compressive force applied to said tape on said reel is proportional to the tension in said free end of said tape during an aircraft arrestment.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
95 words
The device of claim 1 and further including tape guide means positioned adjacent said reel, said free end of said tape extending from said reel around said guide means, said tape extending from said guide means back around said reel in contact with said exterior surface of said outer convolution to define a load applying portion of said tape, said load applying portion defining said force applying means, said load applying portion applying a compressive force to said outer convolution when said free end of said tape is placed in tension during an aircraft arrestment.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The device of claim 3 wherein said tape extends from said guide means back around said reel in the same coiling direction as said outer convolution.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
86 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said reel has a rotational axis and a plane extending through said axis divides said reel into first and second portions, first guide means positioned adjacent said reel at one of said first and second portions, second guide means positioned adjacent said reel at said one portion, said tape extending from said reel around said first guide means then back onto said reel and then around said second guide means to connection with engagement means for engagement with an aircraft.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said force applying means applies a compressive force proportional to the angular velocity of said reel when said reel is rotated and said tape is uncoiled therefrom during arrestment of an aircraft.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
42 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said force applying means is responsive to centrifugal force to apply said compressive force to said tape on said reel when said reel is rotated and said tape is uncoiled therefrom during arrestment of an aircraft.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
87 words
A method of arresting an aircraft comprising the steps of engaging an aircraft with engagement means connected with the free end of a flat elongated tape extending from a rotatable reel on which the tape is stored in layer-by-layer convolutions, placing the free end of the tape in tension to uncoil the tape from the reel, and applying a concentrated compressive load to an arcuate portion of the tape convolutions on the reel to prevent relative slippage of adjacent tape layers on the reel during aircraft arrestment.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
87 words
A method of arresting an aircraft comprising the steps of engaging an aircraft with engagement means connected with the free end of a flat elongated tape extending from a rotatable reel on which the tape is stored in layer-by-layer convolutions, placing the free end of the tape in tension to uncoil the tape from the reel, and applying a concentrated compressive load to an arcuate portion of the tape convolutions on the reel to prevent relative slippage of adjacent tape layers on the reel during aircraft arrestment.
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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) | 1974-06-28 | 1974-12-28 | 1975-06-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-28 | 1978-12-28 | 1979-06-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-28 | 1982-12-28 | 1983-06-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |