Modular expandable tube assembly and launch system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11143481
APP PUB NO 20200363155A1
SERIAL NO

16410606

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A tube launch system is used for launching payloads from a platform and includes at least one tube launch section that is removably mounted to the platform, a plurality of powered wheels that are electrically powered and arranged in the tube launch section for propelling the payloads through the tube launch section, and a power source configured to operate the powered wheels. The tube launch system may include a magazine having an endless conveyor and powered magazine wheels that are engageable with the payloads to move the payloads from the endless conveyor to the tube launch section.

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VERTEX AEROSPACE LLC555 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE S MADISON WI 39110

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bies, Philip A Carmel, US 1 4
McLean, Ryan K Carmel, US 1 4

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