US3145949A
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Missile guidance system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1957-06-27
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Granted: 1964-08-25
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Expires: 1977-06-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr E Quimby Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 21:03
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41G; F41G7/00; F41G7/20; F41G7/22; F41G7/2253; F41G7/2273; F41G7/2293; F42; F42B; F42B10/00; F42B10/60; F42B10/62
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
IN A TARGET-SEEKING PROJECTILE OF THE TYPE ADAPTED TO UTILIZE RADIANT-ENERGY RAYS EMANATING FROM SAID TARGET FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING INFORMATION AS TO THE LOCATION OF THE LATTER WITH RESPECT TO THE FLIGHT COURSE OF THE PROJECTILE, SAID PROJECTILE HAVING AT LEAST ONE AERODYNAMIC DIRECTIONAL CONTROL MEMBER IN THE FORM OF A ROTARY-SYMMETRICAL VANE MOUNTED EXTERIORLY OF THE BODY OF SAID PROJECTILE FOR UNIVERSAL MOVEMENT WITH RESPECT THERETO AND SPACED RADIALLY THEREFROM SO AS TO DEFINE AN ANNULAR AIR PASSAGE THEREBETWEEN, THE INNER SURFACE OF SAID VANE BEING OF SUCH NATURE AS TO REFLECT RADIANT-ENERGY RAYS REACHING SAID SURFACE TO A COMMON FOCAL REGION WITHIN THE BODY OF SAID PROJECTILE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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 |