US3752078A
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Dispenser cargo section
Assignee: United States Department of the Navy
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Filing: 1972-01-21
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Granted: 1973-08-14
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Expires: 1992-01-21
Abstract
Abstract An aerial delivery carbo dispenser is provided for attachment to aircraft stores stations. Top and bottom half sections are welded together and fastened to a forward bulkhead and an after fairing. The top and bottom half sections are extruded with an integral longitudinal holder portion along one side designed to contain a linear shaped charge, for example. The top half also has an integral strong back portion for attachment strength and stability. The forward bulkhead is fitted with a linear shaped charge shield comparable to the housing along the two half portions and connects thereto so that a linear shaped charge may be used to cut along both side sections and through the forward bulkhead.
Inventors
- 👤 C Stump
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 18:24
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42B; F42B25/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
168 words
A dispenser for aerial delivery of cargo comprising: an elongated cylindrical tube section, and a frusto-ogival forward nose section; said tube section consisting of upper and lower hemi-cylindrical portions each having a distinctive uniform cross sectional configuration allowing for fabrication by extrusion; each said portion being formed with first and second longitudinal edges designed to mate in overlapping relationship with oppositely formed first and second longitudinal edges on the other said portion; said lower portion having a substantially uniform wall thickness between said edges, and said upper portion having a wall of non-uniform thickness between edges defining an integral longitudinal strengthening rib; each said portion including a thickened wall portion along said first edges; a reduced wall portion along said second edges; and an outwardly opening groove in each said thickened wall portion diametrically in line with the reduced wall portion of the opposite edge; said sections being fitted and welded together to form a cylinder, with two diametrically opposite, elongated, tubular channels formed by said wall portions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
168 words
A dispenser for aerial delivery of cargo comprising: an elongated cylindrical tube section, and a frusto-ogival forward nose section; said tube section consisting of upper and lower hemi-cylindrical portions each having a distinctive uniform cross sectional configuration allowing for fabrication by extrusion; each said portion being formed with first and second longitudinal edges designed to mate in overlapping relationship with oppositely formed first and second longitudinal edges on the other said portion; said lower portion having a substantially uniform wall thickness between said edges, and said upper portion having a wall of non-uniform thickness between edges defining an integral longitudinal strengthening rib; each said portion including a thickened wall portion along said first edges; a reduced wall portion along said second edges; and an outwardly opening groove in each said thickened wall portion diametrically in line with the reduced wall portion of the opposite edge; said sections being fitted and welded together to form a cylinder, with two diametrically opposite, elongated, tubular channels formed by said wall portions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
The dispenser of claim 1 further comprising: said second edges being of greater thickness than said first edges and having an inward stepwise contour of a dimension to receive said first edges to facilitate welding and achieve a substantially smooth cylindrical exterior in the assembly thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
51 words
The dispenser of claim 2 wherein said nose section has a base portion having an aft circular edge comensurate with the dimensions of the assembled hemi-cylindricaL portions; a nose portion relieved to receive a nose fairing; and said nose section being welded to the assembled hemi-cylindrical portions along said circular edge.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The dispenser of claim 3 further comprising: a fin assembly attached to and closing the aft end of said tube; and a linear shaped charge device in each said groove.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1976-08-13 | 1977-02-12 | 1977-08-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-08-13 | 1981-02-12 | 1981-08-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-08-13 | 1985-02-12 | 1985-08-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |