US3916759A
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Rocket launcher
Assignee: United States Department of the Navy
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Filing: 1968-10-29
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Granted: 1975-11-04
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Expires: 1988-10-29
Abstract
Abstract An easily portable rocket launcher is provided with remote firing capability, an antidisturbance mechanism, a time delay mechanism for delayed firing and a second time delay means for operation of a self-destruction device. The launcher includes one or more tubes of fiberglass or the like bonded together with epoxy cement, for example, and supported on three legs. The two forward legs are adjustable to facilitate aiming of the launcher.
Inventors
- 👤 Bernard M Jones
- 👤 Robert H Forster
- 👤 Gaylon L West
- 👤 Donald G Quist
- 👤 Harry C Loyal
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 07:52
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41F; F41F3/00; F41F3/04; F41F3/045; F41A; F41A19/00; F41A19/58
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A lightweight easily portable rocket launcher comprising: a lightweight sheet metal housing having two opposing side walls and a peripheral wall; at least one launcher tube protruding slightly through one side wall of said housing and also protruding to a greater degree through the opposite side wall of said housing; contact means associated with each said tube for conduction of electrical energy to a rocket round; a source of electrical energy; timer means electrically connected to each said launcher tube and to said source of electrical energy; said timer means including a settable clockwork switch and an electronic delay timer switch connected in series with said source and said contact means; and removable means for positively blocking operation of said timer means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
A lightweight easily portable rocket launcher comprising: a lightweight sheet metal housing having two opposing side walls and a peripheral wall; at least one launcher tube protruding slightly through one side wall of said housing and also protruding to a greater degree through the opposite side wall of said housing; contact means associated with each said tube for conduction of electrical energy to a rocket round; a source of electrical energy; timer means electrically connected to each said launcher tube and to said source of electrical energy; said timer means including a settable clockwork switch and an electronic delay timer switch connected in series with said source and said contact means; and removable means for positively blocking operation of said timer means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A rocket launcher according to claim 1 including tube angle indicating means adjustable from 0* to at least 45* to facilitate aiming of the launcher.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A rocket launcher according to claim 1 wherein said clockwork switch may be set for delay firing from 1/2 hour to 11 1/2 hours.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
A launcher according to claim 1 further comprising explosive means substantially coextensive with said tube for self-destruction of the launcher after use or upon sufficient angular movement of the launcher, when armed.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
A launcher according to claim 4 further comprising means for remotely firing said launcher and detonating said explosive means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
A launcher according to claim 1 further comprising removable means for disabling said contact means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
41 words
A launcher according to claim 1 further comprising: means in said housing for receiving said clockwork switch and for receiving said battery; and means for preventing removal of said clock and said battery from said receiving means when such is desired.
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) | 1978-11-03 | 1979-05-05 | 1979-11-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-11-03 | 1983-05-05 | 1983-11-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-11-03 | 1987-05-05 | 1987-11-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |