US PATENT SUBCLASS 244 / 3.24
.~ Externally mounted stabilizing appendage (e.g., fin)

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3.1  DF  MISSILE STABILIZATION OR TRAJECTORY CONTROL {4}
3.24.~ Externally mounted stabilizing appendage (e.g., fin) {4}
3.25  DF  .~.~> Removable
3.26  DF  .~.~> Sliding
3.27  DF  .~.~> Collapsible {2}
3.3  DF  .~.~> Extending beyond rear of missile

DEFINITION

Classification: 244/3.24

(under subclass 3.1) Subject matter where the stabilizing means is an external aerodynamic surface mounted on the missile.

(1) Note. Nominally recited fin structure on a missile is excluded from this subclass, and is classified in the appropriate missile subclass in Class 102, Ammunition and Explosives.

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34+, for such surfaces on a fluid sustained or manned aerial vehicle.

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114, Ships,

23+, for underwater torpedoes with steering mechanism and subclasses 144+ for ship steering mechanisms in general.