Multiple stage rocket propelled missile system
Patent 4964339 Issued on October 23, 1990. Estimated Expiration Date: 
December 23, 2007. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
December 23, 2007. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesInventorsApplicationNo. 137226 filed on 12/23/1987US Classes:102/376, With cartridge means102/377Having separation meansExaminersPrimary: Kyle, Deborah L.Assistant: Carone, Michael J. Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassF42B 015/00AbstractA rocket propelled missile assembly comprises an outer casing defining an internal solid rocket propellant chamber, the casing having an opening at its forward end aligned with an internal tube submerged in the rocket propellant chamber, and at least one exhaust nozzle at its rear end for venting exhaust gases from the propellant chamber. Solid propellant is contained within the propellant chamber surrounding the internal tube, and a separate terminal stage missile is partially or fully submerged in the tube with the capacity to separate from the tube forwardly through the front end of the casing. The missile separates from the remainder of the system on booster burn out. | |
