US PATENT SUBCLASS 102 / 374
HAVING REACTION MOTOR

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374HAVING REACTION MOTOR {6}
375  DF  .~> Pneumatically self-propelled type
376  DF  .~> With cartridge means
377  DF  .~> Having separation means {1}
379  DF  .~> Having warhead fuse or arming means
380  DF  .~> Having propellent charge ignitor means
381  DF  .~> Having pressurization or variable control means for the propellant

DEFINITION

Classification: 102/374

HAVING REACTION MOTOR:

(under the class definition) Apparatus and corresponding methods having a missile and/or payload and an attached reaction motor for propelling the missile and/or payload through the atmosphere.

(1) Note. While the nominal recitation of the subject matter of this class does not ordinarily cause classification in this subclass, for example, a "missile" plus a reaction motor, the inclusion of any missile structure, such as a warhead, is considered basic subject matter of this class and classified in this subclass. (See (5) Note, Class 60, Power Plants, subclass 200.)

(2) Note. This subclass includes "missiles" under the subclass definition with a nominally recited stabilization means (i.e., fins). For subject matter under this definition claimed in combination with specific trajectory or stabilization means, see Class 244, Aeronautics, subclass 3.1 for unmanned payloads; and subclasses 75+ for manned payloads.

(3) Note. This subclass includes an orbiting vehicle (called a satellite or space vehicle) when claimed in combination with a reaction motor for propelling the orbiting vehicle

through the atmosphere on its initial launch from the earth into space, but excludes subject matter directed exclusively to the orbiting vehicle or an orbiting vehicle claimed in combination with a nominal reaction motor. For such orbiting or space vehicles, see Class 244, Aeronautics, subclass 1.

(4) Note. This subclass excludes all aircraft, which are sustained by the air. For such subject matter, see Class 244, Aeronautics, appropriate subclasses.

(5) Note. This subclass excludes a missile disclosed for ultimate operation in the water (i.e., a torpedo). For such subject matter, see Class 114, Ships, subclasses 20+. Conversely, where the missile is designed for aerial flight, but merely launched from the water, it is included in this subclass.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS: 283+, for the particular shape or form of a solid propellent charge.

347+, for a pyrotechnic rocket.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS

60, Power Plants,

200.1+, and the subclasses there noted for a reaction motor. The distinction between Class 60 and this class, subclass 374 is set forth in (2) Note above.