Ordnance – Bomb – flare and signal dropping
Reexamination Certificate
2007-01-31
2009-10-06
Hayes, Bret (Department: 3641)
Ordnance
Bomb, flare and signal dropping
C089S001530, C089S001540, C089S029000, C089S001350, C089S001801, C089S001802, C089S001804, C102S386000, C102S395000, C102S342000, C102S357000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07597038
ABSTRACT:
An exemplary stores launch tube includes an outer tube and an inner tube. The inner tube is disposed interior the outer tube and is configured to reduce load as a store exits therefrom. The inner tube may be made of a flexible material. At least one load-reducing device may be disposed between the inner tube and the outer tube. The inner tube may be received within a canister that has an outer casing that is attachable to the outer tube. Alternately, the inner tube may be attached directly to the outer tube. The inner tube may include more than one tube section. If desired, filler material, such as foam, may be disposed between the inner tube and the outer tube. The outer tube may have a substantially circular cross-section, or an oval cross-section, or any cross-section as desired to accommodate structural considerations.
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David Michael D
Hayes Bret
The Boeing Company
Toler Law Group
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