US3112671A
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Rocket trainer
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-11-17
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Granted: 1963-12-03
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Expires: 1981-11-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James V Dunham
- 👤 Flanagan Robert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 00:37
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42B; F42B8/00; F42B8/12; F42B8/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
191 words
IN COMBINATION WITH AN OPEN-ENDED MISSILE LAUNCHING TUBE TO BE USED AS A TRAINING DEVICE SIMULATING AN ACTUAL SERVICE ROUND IN TRAJECTORY AND FLASHBACK, INCLUDING A SIMULATED MISSILE, A HEAD WITH A NOSE PORTION THEREON, A SHANK HAVING STABILIZING FINS THEREON, SAID SHANK BEING REARWARD OF SAID HEAD AND AXIALLY ALIGNED THEREWITH, AXIAL MEANS FOR CONNECTING SAID HEAD WITH SAID SHANK, A CHAMBER IN SAID HEAD AND EXTENDING THERETHROUGH FOR RECEIVING AND GUIDING A FORWARDLY FACING TRACER CARTRIDGE, A BLAST CHAMBER IN SAID SHANK AND EXTENDING THROUGH THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF SAID SHANK FOR RECEIVING AND GUIDING A REARWARDLY FACING BLAST CARTRIDGE, SAID CHAMBERS BEING AXIALLY ALIGNED, A BREECHBLOCK MOUNTED IN AXIAL ALIGNMENT WITH AND BETWEEN SAID SHANK AND SAID HEAD, SAID BREECHBLOCK BEING MOVABLE LATERALLY WITH RELATION TO SAID CHAMBERS, MEANS FOR LOCKING SAID BREECHBLOCK IN A CLOSED POSITION, SAID BREECHBLOCK HAVING MEANS AXIALLY ALIGNED WITH SAID CHAMBERS FOR FIRING A TRACER CARTRIDGE IN RESPONSE TO A FORWARD RECOIL FROM THE FIRING OF A REARWARDLY FACING BLAST CARTRIDGE, MEANS FOR FIRING A BLAST CARTRIDGE, AND SAFETY MEANS FOR PREVENTING ACCIDENTAL DETONATION OF SAID DEVICE WHEN NOT UNDER CONDITIONS OF OPERATION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
191 words
IN COMBINATION WITH AN OPEN-ENDED MISSILE LAUNCHING TUBE TO BE USED AS A TRAINING DEVICE SIMULATING AN ACTUAL SERVICE ROUND IN TRAJECTORY AND FLASHBACK, INCLUDING A SIMULATED MISSILE, A HEAD WITH A NOSE PORTION THEREON, A SHANK HAVING STABILIZING FINS THEREON, SAID SHANK BEING REARWARD OF SAID HEAD AND AXIALLY ALIGNED THEREWITH, AXIAL MEANS FOR CONNECTING SAID HEAD WITH SAID SHANK, A CHAMBER IN SAID HEAD AND EXTENDING THERETHROUGH FOR RECEIVING AND GUIDING A FORWARDLY FACING TRACER CARTRIDGE, A BLAST CHAMBER IN SAID SHANK AND EXTENDING THROUGH THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF SAID SHANK FOR RECEIVING AND GUIDING A REARWARDLY FACING BLAST CARTRIDGE, SAID CHAMBERS BEING AXIALLY ALIGNED, A BREECHBLOCK MOUNTED IN AXIAL ALIGNMENT WITH AND BETWEEN SAID SHANK AND SAID HEAD, SAID BREECHBLOCK BEING MOVABLE LATERALLY WITH RELATION TO SAID CHAMBERS, MEANS FOR LOCKING SAID BREECHBLOCK IN A CLOSED POSITION, SAID BREECHBLOCK HAVING MEANS AXIALLY ALIGNED WITH SAID CHAMBERS FOR FIRING A TRACER CARTRIDGE IN RESPONSE TO A FORWARD RECOIL FROM THE FIRING OF A REARWARDLY FACING BLAST CARTRIDGE, MEANS FOR FIRING A BLAST CARTRIDGE, AND SAFETY MEANS FOR PREVENTING ACCIDENTAL DETONATION OF SAID DEVICE WHEN NOT UNDER CONDITIONS OF OPERATION.
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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) | 1966-12-02 | 1967-06-03 | 1967-12-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-12-02 | 1971-06-03 | 1971-12-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-12-02 | 1975-06-03 | 1975-12-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |