US4464972A
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Lateral support system for canister-launched missile
Assignee: United States, UNITED STATES AIR FORCE THE, Secretary of
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Filing: 1983-03-15
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Granted: 1984-08-14
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Expires: 2003-03-15
Abstract
Abstract A novel lateral support system for a canister launched missile is provided which comprises, a plurality of long, narrow flexible pads of elastomer or like material disposed on the surface of said missile along a substantial lengthwise portion thereof and configured to substantially fill the annular gap between the missile and canister, each of said pads being hingedly attached near the canister exit opening whereby the pads are peeled from the surface of the missile during launch thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 Wayne E. Simon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 12:05
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41F; F41F3/00; F41F3/04; F41F3/052; F16; F16J; F16J3/00; F16J3/06; F41F3/073; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S277/00; Y10S277/917
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
59 words
A system for supporting a missile within its launch canister and for sealing the annular gap between said missile and canister, which comprises: a. a plurality of elongate flexible pads disposed lengthwise on the outer surface of said missile; and b. means hingedly attaching one end of each said flexible pads to said canister near the exit opening thereof.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
59 words
A system for supporting a missile within its launch canister and for sealing the annular gap between said missile and canister, which comprises: a. a plurality of elongate flexible pads disposed lengthwise on the outer surface of said missile; and b. means hingedly attaching one end of each said flexible pads to said canister near the exit opening thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The support system as recited in claim 1 wherein each of said pads fills an angular segment of said gap of from about 15° to about 20° around the circumference of said missle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The support system as recited in claim 1 wherein each said pad comprises an elastomer.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The support system as recited in claim 3 wherein said elastomer is selected from a group consisting of natural rubber, nitrile, butyl, ethylene propylene rubber, and neoprene.
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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) | 1987-08-14 | 1988-02-13 | 1988-08-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-08-14 | 1992-02-13 | 1992-08-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-08-14 | 1996-02-13 | 1996-08-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |