US3742710A
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Termination fluids for solid stop-start propellant rocket motors
Assignee: RTX Corp
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Filing: 1969-08-15
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Granted: 1973-07-03
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Expires: 1989-08-15
Abstract
Abstract Thrust termination fluids for extinguishing a solid propellant rocket motor have dissolved therein a solid oxidizing agent which is deposited on the surface of the extinguished propellant to facilitate reignition of the motor. Suitable termination fluids include; water, alcohols, water-ammonia solutions and hydrazineammonia solutions and water-alcohol solutions. Suitable oxidizers to be dissolved in the fluids include nitrate and perchlorate oxidizing salts.
Inventors
- 👤 J Trowbridge
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 05:24
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02K; F02K9/00; F02K9/80; F02K9/92; F02K9/94
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
In a method for the stop-start operation of a solid propellant gas generator which comprises igniting the surface of a solid propellant grain contained within a combustion chamber provided with a port from which combustion products may escape, quenching the combustion process by injecting a fluid into the combustion chamber and reigniting the extinguished surface of said solid propellant grain; the improvement wherein said fluid has dissolved therein an amount of a solid oxidizing agent selected from the group consisting of ammonium and alkali metal nitrates and perchlorates.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
16 words
The process of claim 2 wherein said extinguishing fluid has a freezing point below -65* F.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
The process of claim 3 wherein said fluid is selected from the group consisting of methanol, ethanol, n-propanol, isopropanol, n-butyl alcohol, isobutyl alcohol, sec butyl alcohol, ethylene glycol, glycerin, aqueous solution of the aforementioned alcohols, and aqueous solutions of NH3.
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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) | 1976-07-02 | 1977-01-01 | 1977-07-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-02 | 1981-01-01 | 1981-07-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-02 | 1985-01-01 | 1985-07-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |