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US3343486A
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Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1966-01-11
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Granted: 1967-09-26
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Expires: 1986-01-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Meredith W Patrick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 05:12
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42B; F42B8/00; F42B8/12; F42B8/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
A RECOVERABLE PRACTICE BOMB WHICH MAY BE USED IN PRACTICE BOMBING RUNS ON TARGETS SUCH AS VESSELS, VEHICLES AND STRUCTURES, SAID BOMB COMPRISING: A NOSE SECTION PROVIDED WITH MEANS FOR RECORDING BOMBING RUN DATA, SAID NOSE SECTION BEING OTHERWISE PRIMIRALY COMPOSED OF LIGHTWEIGHT FILTER MATERIAL TO ABSORB SHOCK ON LANDING; A CENTRAL SECTION OF HOLLOW CONFIGURATION CONTAINING A BALLAST MATERIAL IN THE FORM OF WATER JETTISONABLE DURING FLIGHT, SAID CENTRAL SECTION HAVING FORMED THEREIN AT LEAST TWO BALLAST RELEASE OPENINGS RESPECTIVELY CLOSED BY DOORS BIASED WHEN IN CLOSED POSITION; AND A TAIL SECTION HAVING A PARACHUTE HOUSED IN THE REAR PORTION THEREOF, SAID TAIL SECTION ALSO CONTAINING THEREIN BUOYANT MATERIAL FOR ASSISTING IN RECOVERY OF SAID BOMB FROM BODIES OF WATER; SAID BOMB FURTHER INCLUDING LATCH MEANS FOR HOLDING SAID DOORS CLOSED; INDIVIDUAL DOOR LATCH MEANS OPERABLE BY DIFFERING FORCE APPLICATIONS SO THAT ALL LATCH MEANS MAY NOT BE RENDERED INOPERABLE BY A COMMON MALFUNCTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
A RECOVERABLE PRACTICE BOMB WHICH MAY BE USED IN PRACTICE BOMBING RUNS ON TARGETS SUCH AS VESSELS, VEHICLES AND STRUCTURES, SAID BOMB COMPRISING: A NOSE SECTION PROVIDED WITH MEANS FOR RECORDING BOMBING RUN DATA, SAID NOSE SECTION BEING OTHERWISE PRIMIRALY COMPOSED OF LIGHTWEIGHT FILTER MATERIAL TO ABSORB SHOCK ON LANDING; A CENTRAL SECTION OF HOLLOW CONFIGURATION CONTAINING A BALLAST MATERIAL IN THE FORM OF WATER JETTISONABLE DURING FLIGHT, SAID CENTRAL SECTION HAVING FORMED THEREIN AT LEAST TWO BALLAST RELEASE OPENINGS RESPECTIVELY CLOSED BY DOORS BIASED WHEN IN CLOSED POSITION; AND A TAIL SECTION HAVING A PARACHUTE HOUSED IN THE REAR PORTION THEREOF, SAID TAIL SECTION ALSO CONTAINING THEREIN BUOYANT MATERIAL FOR ASSISTING IN RECOVERY OF SAID BOMB FROM BODIES OF WATER; SAID BOMB FURTHER INCLUDING LATCH MEANS FOR HOLDING SAID DOORS CLOSED; INDIVIDUAL DOOR LATCH MEANS OPERABLE BY DIFFERING FORCE APPLICATIONS SO THAT ALL LATCH MEANS MAY NOT BE RENDERED INOPERABLE BY A COMMON MALFUNCTION.
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) | 1970-09-25 | 1971-03-27 | 1971-09-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-09-25 | 1975-03-27 | 1975-09-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-09-25 | 1979-03-27 | 1979-09-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |