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US4306486A
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Low cost multiple round launcher
Assignee: United States Department of the Army
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Filing: 1979-10-02
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Granted: 1981-12-22
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Expires: 1999-10-02
Abstract
Abstract A multiple round rocket launcher and method of fabricating the rocket lauer which includes a plurality of tubes secured together along the length thereof. Each tube is of hexagonal cross-sectional configuration and the launcher is of a honeycomb construction.
Inventors
- 👤 Herman R. Oswell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 17:43
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41F; F41F3/00; F41F3/04; F41F3/042
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
A multiple round rocket launcher comprising: (a) a plurality of tube assemblies, each assembly including metal sheets having semi-hexagonal sections formed thereon and a flat section between each semi-hexagonal section, said sheets being placed in opposing relation with said flat surfaces in mating contact to form tubes of hexagonal cross-sectional configuration; (b) means for securing said sheets together along said flat surfaces; (c) said plurality of tube assemblies being placed in a honeycomb configuration; and, (d) means for securing said assemblies together in said honeycomb assembly.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
86 words
A multiple round rocket launcher comprising: (a) a plurality of tube assemblies, each assembly including metal sheets having semi-hexagonal sections formed thereon and a flat section between each semi-hexagonal section, said sheets being placed in opposing relation with said flat surfaces in mating contact to form tubes of hexagonal cross-sectional configuration; (b) means for securing said sheets together along said flat surfaces; (c) said plurality of tube assemblies being placed in a honeycomb configuration; and, (d) means for securing said assemblies together in said honeycomb assembly.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A multiple round rocket launcher as in claim 1 wherein said means for securing said sheets together is by welding.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A multiple round rocket launcher as in claim 1 wherein said means for securing said assemblies together in said honeycomb configuration is by bonding.
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) | 1984-12-21 | 1985-06-22 | 1985-12-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-12-21 | 1989-06-22 | 1989-12-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-12-21 | 1993-06-22 | 1993-12-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |