US3282539A
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Recovery system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-12-23
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Granted: 1966-11-01
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Expires: 1984-12-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry W Wiant
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 18:22
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64G; B64G1/00; B64G1/22; B64G1/62; B64G1/623
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A RECOVERY PACKAGE FOR RETRIEVING A SPECIAL PURPOSE TEST CAPSULE DEPLOYED FROM A ROCKET-POWERED CARRIER VEHICLE AT HIGH ALTITUDE OVER WATER COMPRISING: (A) A PLURALITY OF RELEASABLE DOORS FORMING THE SKIN OF SAID PACKAGE, (B) MEANS ATTACHED TO SAID PACKAGE INTERIORLY OF SAID DOORS FOR CONTAINING A SECOND STAGE DECELERATOR, (C) SAID CONTAINING MEANS AND SAID DOORS FORMING A COMPARTMENT THEREBETWEEN, (D) A FIRST STAGE DECELERATOR STORED IN SAID COMPARTMENT AND SECURED TO SAID CONTAINING MEANS, (E) A SEPARABLE COVER MEMBER ENCLOSING SAID SECOND STAGE DECELERATOR AND RETAINING SAID DOORS IN POSITION, AND (F) SAID FIRST STAGE DECELERATOR PROVIDING MEANS FOR STABILIZING SAID CAPSULE DURING DESCENT AND PROVIDING MEANS FOR FLOATING SAID CAPSULE IN THE WATER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
A RECOVERY PACKAGE FOR RETRIEVING A SPECIAL PURPOSE TEST CAPSULE DEPLOYED FROM A ROCKET-POWERED CARRIER VEHICLE AT HIGH ALTITUDE OVER WATER COMPRISING: (A) A PLURALITY OF RELEASABLE DOORS FORMING THE SKIN OF SAID PACKAGE, (B) MEANS ATTACHED TO SAID PACKAGE INTERIORLY OF SAID DOORS FOR CONTAINING A SECOND STAGE DECELERATOR, (C) SAID CONTAINING MEANS AND SAID DOORS FORMING A COMPARTMENT THEREBETWEEN, (D) A FIRST STAGE DECELERATOR STORED IN SAID COMPARTMENT AND SECURED TO SAID CONTAINING MEANS, (E) A SEPARABLE COVER MEMBER ENCLOSING SAID SECOND STAGE DECELERATOR AND RETAINING SAID DOORS IN POSITION, AND (F) SAID FIRST STAGE DECELERATOR PROVIDING MEANS FOR STABILIZING SAID CAPSULE DURING DESCENT AND PROVIDING MEANS FOR FLOATING SAID CAPSULE IN THE WATER.
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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) | 1969-10-31 | 1970-05-02 | 1970-11-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-31 | 1974-05-02 | 1974-11-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-31 | 1978-05-02 | 1978-11-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |