Reuseable rocket airplane

Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a reusable rocket airplane showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is a top plan view thereof.

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Patent History
Patent number: D405750
Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 7, 1997
Date of Patent: Feb 16, 1999
Assignee: Pioneer Rocketplane Corporation (Lakewood, CO)
Inventors: Mitchell B. Clapp (Cedar Crest, NM), Robert M. Zubrin (Indian Hills, CO), Daniel P. Raymer (Sylmar, CA)
Primary Examiner: Kay H. Chin
Law Firm: Holland & Hart LLP
Application Number: 0/66,308