Manifold separation device
Patent 5227579 Issued on July 13, 1993. Estimated Expiration Date: 
June 10, 2012. 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.
June 10, 2012. 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 References 3513512 Multiconfiguration reusable space transportation system Overlapping stage burn for multistage launch vehicles Inflatable bladder submunition dispensing system 5117758 Front end structure of a booster rocket mounted on the main body of a launcher Patent #: 5131610 InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 896631 filed on 06/10/1992US Classes:102/378ExplosiveExaminersPrimary: Brown, David H.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassB64G 001/40AbstractThe booster motors, each attached to and surrounding a centerbody, are mully connected to each other via one or more hollow manifold legs through which propulsive gases flow freely. At a predetermined time, the manifold cutter receives a signal activating the cutter to sever the manifold leg. Upon severance, the cut manifold leg still attached to the booster acts as a nozzle by venting residual propulsive gases and thereby propelling the booster away from the centerbody. | |
