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Multi-stage rocket motor assembly including jettisonable launch motor integrated with flight igniter

US6481198B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 27, 2000
Grant dateNov 19, 2002
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Expiry dateJul 8, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02K9/978
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

This multi-stage rocket motor assembly includes, a one main motor subassembly and a launch motor subassembly. The flight igniter of the main motor subassembly is integrated with the launch motor subassembly to permit the flight igniter to be jettisoned essentially in unison with the launch motor subassembly.

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