US2009314270A1PendingUtilityA1

Method and apparatus for moving a mass

Individually held — no corporate assignee on recordPriority: May 28, 2002Filed: Feb 3, 2009Published: Dec 24, 2009
Est. expiryMay 28, 2022(expired)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
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Abstract

A combination for performing a variety of functions includes (a) apparatus for moving a projectile or other mass along an arcuate path and moving the path substantially radially along a local radius of curvature and (b) a tool, vehicle or other article for receiving such projectile and being moved thereby.

Claims

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1 - 49 . (canceled) 
     
     
         50 . A combination according to  claim 51  wherein the guide tube is rigid and curved or bent. 
     
     
         51 . In Combination
 (a) apparatus for moving a mass from one speed to a higher speed along an arcuate path including (i) means for moving a portion of said path where the mass is located substantially radially along a local radius of curvature and (ii) an outlet for ejecting said mass therefrom, and   (b) a guide tube for directing said ejected mass,   said guide tube is being rotatable to provide a conical spread of projectiles.   
     
     
         52 . A combination according to  claim 51  wherein the guide tube is rotatable in more than one location to provide a conical spread of projectiles. 
     
     
         53 - 55 . (canceled)

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