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US3787013A
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Foldable kite and rocket launching means therefor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-09-13
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Granted: 1974-01-22
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Expires: 1992-09-13
Abstract
Abstract A foldable kite adapted to be compactly arranged in a manner to have a small cross section for storage within the hollow interior of a minature, toy-like rocket having a rocket engine in the normally rearward end thereof and the opposite end of the rocket body having a conical nose removably mounted therein. The folded kite is positioned adjacent to rocket engine and the normally outer end of the rocket body has a compactly folded parachute stored therein and connected to the body of the rocket as well as to said nose. The rocket engine has a delay charge therein which, when the rocket has been projected to a predetermined height is fired automatically to project the nose and the parachute which is connected thereto, as well as the kite, and a tether cord extends from the kite down to a compact arrangement of such cord adapted to rapidly pay out as the rocket and kite ascend but permit a person to control the flight of the kite by said cord, while the rocket is recovered due to the parachute permitting its gradual decent without injury.
Inventors
- 👤 J Mckenzie
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 17:14
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H27/00; A63H27/14; A63H27/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
197 words
A collapsible sheet type kite adapted to be folded transversely to form a compact configuration in cross section and having stiffening members extending longitudinally thereof, and a tether cord connected at one end to said kite and the other end being compactly mounted for ready longitudinal extension from a launching site, in combination with a miniature toy-like rocket having an elongated body having a hollow interior within which said kite is contained in compactly folded but readily slidable condition, a rocket engine mounted in the normally rearward end of said rocket body, said engine having a main propellant charge to carry the rocket body aloft when fired and a delay charge adapted to fire and project the kite from the normally forward end of said rocket body when aloft, a parachute folded and stored in said forward end of said rocket body and having shroud means connected thereto, a nose mounted in said forward end of said rocket body, a cord connected between said body and nose, and means connecting said parachute shroud to said connected nose and body, said tether cord on said kite extending from said rocket body to the launching site for said rocket.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
197 words
A collapsible sheet type kite adapted to be folded transversely to form a compact configuration in cross section and having stiffening members extending longitudinally thereof, and a tether cord connected at one end to said kite and the other end being compactly mounted for ready longitudinal extension from a launching site, in combination with a miniature toy-like rocket having an elongated body having a hollow interior within which said kite is contained in compactly folded but readily slidable condition, a rocket engine mounted in the normally rearward end of said rocket body, said engine having a main propellant charge to carry the rocket body aloft when fired and a delay charge adapted to fire and project the kite from the normally forward end of said rocket body when aloft, a parachute folded and stored in said forward end of said rocket body and having shroud means connected thereto, a nose mounted in said forward end of said rocket body, a cord connected between said body and nose, and means connecting said parachute shroud to said connected nose and body, said tether cord on said kite extending from said rocket body to the launching site for said rocket.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
61 words
The kite and rocket combination according to claim 1 in which said kite tether cord extends longitudinally along the compactly folded kite within said rocket body and extends outwardly therefrom between said nose and forward end of said body and then to the compactly mounted body of said cord adapted to be projected with said kite when launched by said rocket.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
66 words
The kite and rocket combination according to claim 1 in which said rocket body has a projecting wad of soft material therein between said delay charge of said rocket engine and the adjacent end of said compactly folded kite within said body, whereby said kite is protected from the blast of said delay charge when fired to project said kite and parachute from said parachute body.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
45 words
The kite And rocket combination according to claim 1 in which said kite is formed from thin pliable sheet synthetic resin and said stiffening members being fastened longitudinally to the sheet of said kite and spaced transversely apart when said kite is extended in flight.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
69 words
The kite and rocket combination according to claim 4 in which said stiffening members also are spaced inwardly from the opposite side edges of said kite sheet and a pair of similar bridle cords respectively connected at one end respectively to the opposite side edges of said kite sheet and the opposite ends of said bridle cords being connected together and to said one end of said tether cord.
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) | 1977-01-21 | 1977-07-23 | 1978-01-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-21 | 1981-07-23 | 1982-01-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-21 | 1985-07-23 | 1986-01-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |