US3285544A
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Mid-air refueling system
Assignee: Industrial Nucleonics Corp
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Filing: 1964-02-26
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Granted: 1966-11-15
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Expires: 1984-02-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Wilbert E Chope
- 👤 Henry R Chope
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 20:18
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64D; B64D39/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
59 words
A MID-AIR REFUELING SYSTEM COMPRISING: A TANKER HAVING A DROGUE-TIPPED REFUELING LINE EXTENDING REARWARDLY THEREOF, AN AIRCRAFT TO BE REFUELED HAVING A PROBE EXTENDING TO THE FRONT OF SAID AIRCRAFT FOR ENGAGING SAID REFUELING DROGUE, NUCLEAR RADIATION GENERATING AND DETECTING MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID TANKER AND SAID AIRCRAFT RESPECTIVELY FOR GENERATING A FIRST SIGNAL INDICATIVE OF THE POSITION OF
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
59 words
A MID-AIR REFUELING SYSTEM COMPRISING: A TANKER HAVING A DROGUE-TIPPED REFUELING LINE EXTENDING REARWARDLY THEREOF, AN AIRCRAFT TO BE REFUELED HAVING A PROBE EXTENDING TO THE FRONT OF SAID AIRCRAFT FOR ENGAGING SAID REFUELING DROGUE, NUCLEAR RADIATION GENERATING AND DETECTING MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID TANKER AND SAID AIRCRAFT RESPECTIVELY FOR GENERATING A FIRST SIGNAL INDICATIVE OF THE POSITION OF
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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) | 1969-11-14 | 1970-05-16 | 1970-11-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-14 | 1974-05-16 | 1974-11-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-14 | 1978-05-16 | 1978-11-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |