Actuation mechanism and associated methods

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10378520
APP PUB NO 20180328348A1
SERIAL NO

16043500

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An actuation mechanism used in, for example, a missile assembly is disclosed, as are methods of its use. The actuation mechanism is locked in a first orientation and is unlocked in a second orientation. Locking and unlocking of the actuation mechanism is achieved by way of a locking mechanism that responds to a certain stimulus. In some embodiments, the actuation mechanism is incorporated into a sub-assembly of a missile to assist in controlling the missile's flight.

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  • MAROTTA CONTROLS, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Albright, John E Hackettstown, US 5 69

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