US3145657A
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Missile assembly
Assignee: Aeronca Manufacturing Corp
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Filing: 1962-10-09
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Granted: 1964-08-25
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Expires: 1982-10-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James E Shrout
- 👤 Alton Z Hallum
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 19:16
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42B; F42B8/00; F42B8/12; F42B8/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
A TARGET MISSILE COMPRISING A FOREBODY SECTION AND A BOOSTER SECTION, SAID FOREBODY SECTION INCLUDING A HOLLOW NOSE CONE, A CERAMIC COATED METAL RECOVERY SPIKE MOUNTED WITHIN SAID NOSE CONE OPERABLE TO SINK INTO THE GROUND AND SLOW DISSIPATION OF KINETIC ENERGY UPON IMPACT WITH THE GROUND, FLARE MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID MISSILE ADJACENT SAID SPIKE, AND MEANS TO SEPARATE SAID NOSE CONE FROM THE REMAINING PORTION OF SAID MISSILE BODY DURING A MISSILE FLIGHT WHEREBY SAID RECOVERY SPIKE WILL BE EXPOSED TO THE ATMOSPHERE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
A TARGET MISSILE COMPRISING A FOREBODY SECTION AND A BOOSTER SECTION, SAID FOREBODY SECTION INCLUDING A HOLLOW NOSE CONE, A CERAMIC COATED METAL RECOVERY SPIKE MOUNTED WITHIN SAID NOSE CONE OPERABLE TO SINK INTO THE GROUND AND SLOW DISSIPATION OF KINETIC ENERGY UPON IMPACT WITH THE GROUND, FLARE MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID MISSILE ADJACENT SAID SPIKE, AND MEANS TO SEPARATE SAID NOSE CONE FROM THE REMAINING PORTION OF SAID MISSILE BODY DURING A MISSILE FLIGHT WHEREBY SAID RECOVERY SPIKE WILL BE EXPOSED TO THE ATMOSPHERE.
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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) | 1967-08-25 | 1968-02-24 | 1968-08-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-08-25 | 1972-02-24 | 1972-08-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-08-25 | 1976-02-24 | 1976-08-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |