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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20120109538 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING, UPDATING, AND CORRECTING KINEMATIC STATE INFORMATION OF A TARGET A process to preserve the kinematic state of a target includes determining an initial kinematic state estimate of the target using an observer with an active sensor. The initial kinematic state estimate includes a range from the observer to the target, a velocity of the... | 05/03/2012 |
| 20120048991 | TAIL THRUSTER CONTROL FOR PROJECTILES A system and method for guiding a projectile is presented. A nozzle system includes a boom assembly body that can be attached to a rear end of a projectile. A gas tank in the boom assembly contains pressurized gas. Fins are attached to the boom assembly body to guide th... | 03/01/2012 |
| 20120048993 | AERODYNAMIC FLIGHT TERMINATION SYSTEM AND METHOD A missile has a flight termination system that includes deployable lift surfaces that deploy forward of a center of gravity of the missile. When deployed, the lift surfaces cause the missile to rotate about its longitudinal axis. This rotation eventually increases in ra... | 03/01/2012 |
| 20120024136 | METHOD FOR LAUNCHING A MISSILE An air-based vertical launch system is described by means of which ballistic missile defense can be achieved effectively from a large aircraft. A method for ensuring safe missile egress is proposed. A method for ensuring that the missile strikes the ballistic missile pa... | 02/02/2012 |
| 20120012690 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MATRIX OF EXPLOSIVE CELLS A matrix of explosive cells can include plural explosive cells formed in an array in a common substrate. Each cell can be formed as a recess filled with explosive material. An ignition device has an addressable ignition source for each cell. This matrix can be used in c... | 01/19/2012 |
| 20110290932 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR NAVIGATING AN OBJECT One example embodiment relates to a method of navigating an object. The method includes detecting when the object accelerates through the speed of sound and maneuvering the object based on when the object accelerates through the speed of sound. Another example embodimen... | 12/01/2011 |
| 20110272518 | Stackable, Easily Packaged and Aerodynamically Stable Flechette A flechette has a forward section or body (12) containing its center of gravity. A quill (10) is connected to the forward section and is integrally connected to a pair of fins (15A, 15B) each having a longitudinal angle and a radial angle. Wh... | 11/10/2011 |
| 20110204177 | PROJECTILE DIVERTER RELEASE AND METHOD OF DIVERTING A PROJECTILE A diverter for changing the trajectory of a projectile includes a release mechanism that extends along a longitudinal axis between first and second ends. A mass is coupled to the first end, and the second end is coupled to the projectile. The release mechanism includes ... | 08/25/2011 |
| 20110120337 | ARTILLERY PROJECTILE WITH SEPERATELY CONTROLLED BOOSTER ACTUATION AND FRAGMENT DISPERSION An artillery projectile for firing from an artillery gun, mortar or artillery rocket launcher. The artillery projectile includes a body, a payload with a number of inert fragments located within the body, a booster motor associated with the body for accelerating the bod... | 05/26/2011 |
| 20110108660 | SMALL SMART WEAPON AND WEAPON SYSTEM EMPLOYING THE SAME A weapon and weapon system, and methods of manufacturing and operating the same. In one embodiment, the weapon includes a warhead having destructive elements. The weapon also includes a folding lug switch assembly that provides a mechanism to attach the weapon to a deli... | 05/12/2011 |
| 20110101154 | Steerable Projectile A steerable projectile (30) comprises a body portion (32) and a nose portion (34). The nose portion and body portion are substantially coaxially arranged and rotatable relative to one another about their co-axis. The nose portion further comprises a... | 05/05/2011 |
| 20110071703 | METHOD FOR PROVIDING CONTROL COMMANDS FOR A VEHICLE STEERABLE BY MEANS OF AN OPERATING UNIT AND CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A STEERABLE VEHICLE OF THIS TYPE Method and control system for providing control commands for a vehicle steerable by an operating unit or for an image acquisition device of the vehicle by sequential display of acquired image data on an image display device of the operating unit connected to the vehicle... | 03/24/2011 |
| 20110068220 | Unknown The invention concerns the field of devices for improving the piloting of projectiles More specifically, the object of the invention is a piloting device for a missile or a projectile, for example, of small caliber, especially on the order of 40 mm, which has a lateral ... | 03/24/2011 |
| 20100314487 | PREDICTING AND CORRECTING TRAJECTORIES Technology for predicting and correcting a trajectory is described. The technology can create a model to predict a position of the reusable launch vehicle at a time in the future; observe a wind condition during ascent of the reusable launch vehicle; store the observed ... | 12/16/2010 |
| 20100282053 | Deployable projectile A method for protecting a second location against a first projectile fired from a first location at the second location. The method including: firing at least one second projectile toward the first projectile; and increasing a footprint of the second projectile via a de... | 11/11/2010 |
| 20100282892 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR AN EXOATMOSPHERIC KILL VEHICLE A control system for a maneuverable kill vehicle is provided. The control system includes a pressurized fluid source configured to provide a pressurized fluid, a valve in fluid communication with the pressurized fluid source, and a voice coil actuator comprising a magne... | 11/11/2010 |
| 20100270418 | MISSILE TRAINING SYSTEM The present invention is directed to missile training systems, especially to those relating to the provision of a mechanism that allows missiles and similar devices to be fired at a target in a realistic, but safe, manner. The use of live fire exercises, in which army o... | 10/28/2010 |
| 20100264251 | MISSILE AIRFRAME AND STRUCTURE COMPRISING PIEZOELECTRIC FIBERS AND METHOD FOR ACTIVE STRUCTURAL RESPONSE CONTROL Embodiments of a missile, an airframe and a structure comprising piezoelectric fibers and a method for active structural response control are generally described herein. In some embodiments, a housing structure includes a composite material containing a plurality of pie... | 10/21/2010 |
| 20100224719 | METHOD OF VARYING FIRING RANGE AND EFFECT IN TARGET FOR SHELL AND SHELL CONFIGURED FOR THIS PURPOSE The present invention relates to a method and a shell (1) for achieving variable firing range and effect when firing from a launcher, which shell (1) contains a firing charge (10), a rocket motor charge (6) with gas outlet (8), a rocke... | 09/09/2010 |
| 20100026554 | ACTIVE PROTECTION METHOD AND SYSTEM There is provided an active protection system and an active protection method preferably for airborne platforms. According to the embodiment of the invention, the active protection system is mounted onboard a platform for protecting the platform, and comprises a radar s... | 02/04/2010 |
| 20100000438 | Methods and apparatus for selectable velocity projectile system Methods and apparatus according to various aspects of the present invention comprise a propelling system for propelling projectiles with variable velocity. In one embodiment, a cartridge comprises a cartridge case, the propelling system, and the projectile attached to t... | 01/07/2010 |
| 20100001117 | AIRCRAFT SPIRALING MECHANISM WITH JET ASSISTANCE - B An aircraft 1 with a spiral inducing assembly 2 which is capable of inducing the aircraft to travel in a continuous spiraling motion without the aircraft rolling. A ramjet 6b is attached to a tube 3a that is able to rotate aroun... | 01/07/2010 |
| 20090308970 | POD launched unmanned air vehicle A method for attacking dispersed targets from a single aircraft standing off at a significant distance from the target area, wherein pods of individually targeted UAVs are carried in lieu of a bomb on a conventional bomb rack.... | 12/17/2009 |
| 20090294574 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR WAVE GUIDES Methods and systems for a wave guide according to various aspects of the present invention may be implemented in conjunction with a radiation collection device comprising a light pipe, a first plate and a second plate. The first plate and the second plate may be inserte... | 12/03/2009 |
| 20090288389 | INTEGRAL THRUST VECTOR AND ROLL CONTROL SYSTEM An apparatus for vectoring the thrust of a motor that produces thrust along a longitudinal axis by expelling combustion gases through a nozzle may include a plurality of linearly-positionable non-rotatable thrust deflectors. The thrust deflectors may be disposed at arou... | 11/26/2009 |
| 20090272839 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING HIGH SPIN RATE PROJECTILES A method is disclosed for controlling a flight trajectory of a spinning projectile. In one aspect the method may involve supporting a nose of the projectile in a manner permitting the nose to be wobbled. At least one electrically responsive component may be coupled at a... | 11/05/2009 |
| 20090230234 | GUIDED MISSILE A guided missile has a sensor unit, a propulsion unit, and a payload unit. A missile casing forms the outer contour, extends along a longitudinal direction, and accommodates the sensor unit, the propulsion unit, and the payload unit. At least two of the units can be fit... | 09/17/2009 |
| 20090194632 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSFERRING A FLUID Methods and apparatus for a missile having an external system operate in conjunction with an airframe and a fluid transfer system. The airframe includes an interior surface defining a substantially enclosed internal chamber. The fluid transfer system selectively connect... | 08/06/2009 |
| 20090145996 | Method and Device for Varying a Flight Path of a Projectile by Intentional Tumbling of the Projectile A method for varying the flight path of a missile, in particular of a spin-stabilized projectile, which has an outer wall and which is provided with at least one impulse device. The impulse device can be activated deliberately at a defined time during the flight of the ... | 06/11/2009 |
| 20090114760 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR BORESIGHT ADAPTERS Boresighting systems and methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, an assembly adapted for boresighting a launch system includes first and second elongated members adapted to be coupled to the launch system. First and second alignment members are coupled to and extend b... | 05/07/2009 |
| 20090114761 | RAM neutralization system and method An article for neutralizing an enemy weapon comprising an interceptor and a deployable net attached to the interceptor, said deployable net remaining attached to the interceptor upon deployment is disclosed. A method of neutralizing an airborne enemy weapon comprising l... | 05/07/2009 |
| 20090090809 | METHOD OF INCREASING THE RANGE OF A SUBCALIBRE SHELL AND SUBCALIBRE SHELLS WITH LONG RANGE The invention relates to a method for increasing the range of shells (1, 8, 13) charged with an explosive substance and other types of shell, which function as carriers of the one or other type of active payload. The method according to the invention thus provide... | 04/09/2009 |
| 20090001214 | MULTIPLE KILL VEHICLE (MKV) INTERCEPTOR AND METHOD FOR INTERCEPTING EXO AND ENDO-ATMOSPHERIC TARGETS By sharing tasks between the CV and the KVs, the MKV interceptor provides a cost-effective missile defense system capable of intercepting and killing multiple targets. The placement of the acquisition and discrimination sensor and control sensor on the CV to provide tar... | 01/01/2009 |
| 20080308670 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPTIMIZING THE AIMPOINT FOR A MISSILE Methods and systems are disclosed that automatically display an optimized aimpoint on a target image received seeker data. In one embodiment, a method receives missile seeker target data. Then, seeker mode data is extracted from the received missile seeker target data. ... | 12/18/2008 |
| 20080308671 | Techniques for articulating a nose member of a guidable projectile A guidable projectile has a nose member, a projectile body, and a nose member articulation assembly which couples the nose member to the projectile body. The nose member articulation assembly includes a stator attached to the nose member, a rotor attached to the project... | 12/18/2008 |
| 20080237391 | GUIDED PROJECTILE WITH POWER AND CONTROL MECHANISM A projectile has the ability to generate and provide power to components located in two sections of the projectile which have relative rotation to each other. The projectile has a pair of generators allowing the powering of components in two sections. The projectile has... | 10/02/2008 |
| 20080230649 | Aircraft spiraling mechanism with jet assistance - D An aircraft 1 with a spiral inducing assembly 2 which is capable of inducing the aircraft to travel in a continuous spiraling motion without the aircraft rolling. A ramjet 6b is attached to a tube 3 that is able to rotate around the en... | 09/25/2008 |
| 20080217465 | Piezoelectric fiber, active damped, composite electronic housings A vibration controlled housing. The novel housing includes a housing structure and a mechanism for receiving a control signal and in accordance therewith electronically tuning a structural response of the structure. In an illustrative embodiment, the housing structure i... | 09/11/2008 |
| 20080203216 | Multi-Environment Engine The inventive multi-environment engine (1) comprises a body (2), wings (4, 5) and a propulsion system (8), wherein at least one wing is foldable between a first levitation flying position, a second levitation position for travelling on a wate... | 08/28/2008 |
| 20080191926 | Threat Detection System An optical detection system for detecting launch of an offensive projectile. The detection system includes an image detector array, an optical arrangement for focusing on to the image detector array, and a processing system associated with the image detector array. The ... | 08/14/2008 |
