US3797782A
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Missile laying device
Assignee: United States Department of the Army
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Filing: 1973-02-01
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Granted: 1974-03-19
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Expires: 1993-02-01
Abstract
Abstract A device including an arm with proximal and distal ends, a telescope, a connector disposed in pivotal relation between the proximal end and the telescope and provided with a mechanism in engagement between the telescope and arm for intersection of the distal end and the axis of said telescope during rotation thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 W Stripling
- 👤 H White
- 👤 J Hunter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-10 02:20
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41G; F41G9/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
55 words
A ballistic missile laying device comprising an arm with proximal and distal ends, a telescope, and a connector pivotally disposed between said proximal end and said telescope and provided with a mechanism in engagement with said arm and said telescope for intersection of the axis thereof with said distal end during rotation of said telescope.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
55 words
A ballistic missile laying device comprising an arm with proximal and distal ends, a telescope, and a connector pivotally disposed between said proximal end and said telescope and provided with a mechanism in engagement with said arm and said telescope for intersection of the axis thereof with said distal end during rotation of said telescope.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
A device as in claim 1 with said mechanism comprising a variable gear secured to said telescope and a spur gear disposed in rotational engagement with said arm and journaled in said connector for spring biased engagement with said variable gear.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A device as in claim 2 with a portion of said arm deleted to provide a virtual distal end of said arm.
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) | 1977-03-18 | 1977-09-17 | 1978-03-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-03-18 | 1981-09-17 | 1982-03-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-03-18 | 1985-09-17 | 1986-03-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |