US3122887A
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Fuel ignitor
Assignee: Ling Temco Vought Inc
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Filing: 1960-11-17
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Granted: 1964-03-03
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Expires: 1980-11-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Bobby J Farmer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 21:18
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02K; F02K9/00; F02K9/95; F02C; F02C7/00; F02C7/26; F02C7/264
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
78 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A NON-HYPERGOLIC FUEL COMBUSTION CHAMBER, AN IGNITOR COMPRSING: A BODY OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL, A CASING OF HIGH TEMPERATURE RESISTANT METAL ENCAPSULATING SAID RADIOCACTIVE MATERIAL, AN INSULATING MATERIAL SURROUNDING A MAJOR PORTION OF THE ENCAPSULATING CASING, AND A HOUSING HAVING AN OPENING THEREIN SUBSTANTIALLY ENCLOSING SAID INSULATING MATERIAL MOUNTED IN THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER; THE PORTION OF THE CASING NOT COVERED BY SAID INSULATING MATERIAL BEING EXPOSED TO SAID COMBUSTION CHAMBER THROUGH THE OPENING IN SAID HOUSING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
78 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A NON-HYPERGOLIC FUEL COMBUSTION CHAMBER, AN IGNITOR COMPRSING: A BODY OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL, A CASING OF HIGH TEMPERATURE RESISTANT METAL ENCAPSULATING SAID RADIOCACTIVE MATERIAL, AN INSULATING MATERIAL SURROUNDING A MAJOR PORTION OF THE ENCAPSULATING CASING, AND A HOUSING HAVING AN OPENING THEREIN SUBSTANTIALLY ENCLOSING SAID INSULATING MATERIAL MOUNTED IN THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER; THE PORTION OF THE CASING NOT COVERED BY SAID INSULATING MATERIAL BEING EXPOSED TO SAID COMBUSTION CHAMBER THROUGH THE OPENING IN SAID HOUSING.
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) | 1967-03-03 | 1967-09-02 | 1968-03-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-03-03 | 1971-09-02 | 1972-03-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-03-03 | 1975-09-02 | 1976-03-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |