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Universal restrainer and joint
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-02-29
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Granted: 1964-05-12
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Expires: 1980-02-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James E Webb
- 👤 Administration Space
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 15:04
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L27/00; F16L27/02; F16L27/08; F16L27/0849; F16L27/0857
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A ROCKET ENGINE GIMBAL AND RESTRAINING MEANS COMPRISING A FIRST PAIR OF DOUBLE-ENDED BEAMS PIVOTALLY MOUNTABLE ABOUT A FIRST AXIS AND UPON OPPOSITE SIDES OF A COMBUSTION CHAMBER, A SECOND PAIR OF SIMILAR BEAMS PIVOTALLY MOUNTABLE ABOUT A SECOND AXIS AND UPON OPPOSITE SIDES OF A NOZZLE POSITIONED AND ADAPTED TO BE SWIVELLED WITH RESPECT TO THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER, SAID BEAM AXES BEING MUTUALLY PERPENDICULAR, A SEPARATE PAIR OF TIE RODS CONNECTED TO SAID ENDS OF EACH SAID BEAM UPON THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER AND TO ONE END OF EACH SAID BEAM UPON THE NOZZLE, WHEREBY THE NOZZLE MAY BE RETAINED AGAINST AXIAL SEPARATION AND ALLOWED TO SWIVEL WITH RESPECT TO THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
A ROCKET ENGINE GIMBAL AND RESTRAINING MEANS COMPRISING A FIRST PAIR OF DOUBLE-ENDED BEAMS PIVOTALLY MOUNTABLE ABOUT A FIRST AXIS AND UPON OPPOSITE SIDES OF A COMBUSTION CHAMBER, A SECOND PAIR OF SIMILAR BEAMS PIVOTALLY MOUNTABLE ABOUT A SECOND AXIS AND UPON OPPOSITE SIDES OF A NOZZLE POSITIONED AND ADAPTED TO BE SWIVELLED WITH RESPECT TO THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER, SAID BEAM AXES BEING MUTUALLY PERPENDICULAR, A SEPARATE PAIR OF TIE RODS CONNECTED TO SAID ENDS OF EACH SAID BEAM UPON THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER AND TO ONE END OF EACH SAID BEAM UPON THE NOZZLE, WHEREBY THE NOZZLE MAY BE RETAINED AGAINST AXIAL SEPARATION AND ALLOWED TO SWIVEL WITH RESPECT TO THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER.
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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) | 1967-05-12 | 1967-11-11 | 1968-05-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-05-12 | 1971-11-11 | 1972-05-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-05-12 | 1975-11-11 | 1976-05-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |