US3610096A
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Spin and fin stabilized rocket
Assignee: Emerson Electric Co
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Filing: 1969-01-22
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Granted: 1971-10-05
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Expires: 1989-01-22
Abstract
Abstract A ROCKET WEAPON SYSTEM IN WHICH THE ROCKET IS SPIN STABILIZED ALONG ITS FLIGHT PATH BY ROTATION OF THE ROCKET ABOUT ITS LONGITUDINAL AXIS AND IS AERODYNAMICALLY STABILIZED BY A FORWARD FIN RING AND A REARWARD FLARED SKIRT. THE ROCKET IS SPUN-UP IN A LAUNCH TUBE HAVING PLURAL BEARING SUPPORTS AT ONE END FOR SUPPORTING THE REARWARD END OF THE ROCKET, WHILE THE FORWARD END OF THE ROCKET IS SUPPORTED BY FINS ON THE FIN RING, THE LATTER BEING ROTATIONALLY FREE OF THE ROCKET BODY. AFTER SPIN-UP, A BOOST PROPELLANT IS IGNITED TO PROPEL THE ROCKET FROM THE TUBE WITHOUT TIPOFF AND THE USUAL DEBRIS (SABOT FRAGMENTS) ASSOCIATED WITH THE LAUNCH OF SUCH WEAPONS.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert E Bauman
- 👤 James R Christenson
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-05 22:42
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42B; F42B10/00; F42B10/02; F42B10/26; F42B10/28; F42B10/30
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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) | 1974-10-04 | 1975-04-05 | 1975-10-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-10-04 | 1979-04-05 | 1979-10-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-10-04 | 1983-04-05 | 1983-10-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |