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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 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 |
| 20110309186 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR FAST ACTION IMPULSE THRUSTER Methods and apparatus for a fast action impulse thruster according to various aspects of the present invention may comprise a projectile comprising an impulse thruster system. The impulse thruster system may comprise a guidance system and a fast action impulse thruster ... | 12/22/2011 |
| 20110094372 | STEERABLE PROJECTILE CHARGING SYSTEM A steerable projectile comprises a pressure chamber to hold gas in a pressurized state; and a body section coupled to the pressure chamber, the body section having a flight system to use the pressurized gas for adjusting a trajectory of the projectile. The pressure cham... | 04/28/2011 |
| 20110049289 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING MISSILE FLIGHT USING ATTITUDE CONTROL THRUSTERS A method of controlling flight of a missile includes using gyroscopes, such as pitch rate gyroscopes, to sense when a factor based on the angular rate of change of the missile exceeds a threshold value. One the threshold value is exceeded, a decision may be made to use ... | 03/03/2011 |
| 20110029160 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR A TANDEM DIVERT AND ATTITUDE CONTROL SYSTEM An aeronautical vehicle includes at least one set of tandem divert thrusters incorporated into the body. Each set of tandem divert thrusters includes a first divert thruster and a second divert thruster, each configured to provide substantially equal thrust forces at su... | 02/03/2011 |
| 20110006152 | Modular Divert and Attitude Control System There is disclosed a vehicle and methods for maneuvering the vehicle. The vehicle may include a plurality of multiple-impulse rocket motors, each of which comprises a plurality of independently ignitable solid fuel propellant charges, and a processor that generates at l... | 01/13/2011 |
| 20100327106 | System and Method for Attitude Control of a Flight Vehicle using Pitch-Over Thrusters A reliable and inexpensive attitude control system uses a plurality of pitch-over thrusters to perform rapid and precise attitude maneuvers for a flight vehicle. The pitch-over thrusters create rotational moments that directly pitch and yaw the flight vehicle. The use o... | 12/30/2010 |
| 20100288869 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR GUIDING A PROJECTILE Methods and apparatus for guiding a projectile according to various aspects of the present comprise a force source disposed on the projectile and a control system operably connected to the force source. The control system is configured to initially activate the force so... | 11/18/2010 |
| 20100237185 | PROJECTILE CONTROL DEVICE A spin-stabilized projectile is steered by taking air from an air intake at the front of the projectile, and expelling the air along an outer surface of the projectile to alter its trajectory toward the desired impact location. Air taken in through the air intake is dir... | 09/23/2010 |
| 20100176238 | STABILITY MULTIPLEXED AUTOPILOT Rolling airframe projectile guidance and stability systems are disclosed. Flight control surfaces, such as canards and/or tail fins are attached to a projectile airframe that is designed to roll during flight. Stepper motors are attached to the flight control surfaces a... | 07/15/2010 |
| 20100147992 | ECCENTRIC DRIVE CONTROL ACTUATION SYSTEM A control surface actuation system has the ability to move aerodynamic control surfaces using a rotational motion of a motor. In an arrangement, rotational motion of the motor enables the aerodynamic control surfaces of a rotating projectile to oscillate and thus vary t... | 06/17/2010 |
| 20100123038 | Aircraft spiraling mechanism with jet assistance - E An aircraft in the form of multi-stage missile 1 with a spiral inducing assembly 2 which is capable of inducing the missile to travel in a continuous spiraling motion without the missile rolling. A ramjet 6b is attached to a tube 3 tha... | 05/20/2010 |
| 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 |
| 20090084888 | STEERING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A GUIDED FLYING APPARATUS A steering system for use in a traveling guided flying apparatus (10) and method for driving the steering system are provided. The system includes an outer housing (111), an inner housing (113) and a support fins (112) extending inwardly from... | 04/02/2009 |
| 20090072076 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ATTITUDE CONTROL OF A FLIGHT VEHICLE USING PITCH-OVER THRUSTERS A reliable and inexpensive attitude control system uses a plurality of pitch-over thrusters to perform rapid and precise attitude maneuvers for a flight vehicle. The pitch-over thrusters create rotational moments that directly pitch and yaw the flight vehicle. The use o... | 03/19/2009 |
| 20080302906 | Spin-Stabilized Correctible-Trajectory Artillery Shell A spin-stabilized correctible-trajectory artillery shell has a generator in the rotation-decoupled engagement region between a canard guidance unit and its munition body. The generator can be switched over to avoid load fluctuations between an adjusting motor and a subs... | 12/11/2008 |
| 20080258004 | Exo Atmospheric Intercepting System and Method According to an embodiment of the present invention there is provided a kill-vehicle to be used in an exo-atmospheric anti-missile interceptor aimed at hitting a target, the kill-vehicle having a main body and comprising: an electronic box; a sensor unit coupled to the ... | 10/23/2008 |
| 20080223977 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PROJECTILE GUIDANCE Methods and apparatus for projectile systems according to various aspects of the present invention comprise a projectile attached to an auxiliary control system. The auxiliary control system may include a control system and a transverse propulsion system. The control sy... | 09/18/2008 |
| 20080093498 | Multiple Kill Vehicle (MKV) Interceptor with Autonomous Kill Vehicles The present invention provides a MKV interceptor including multiple kill vehicles with autonomous management capability and kinematic reach to prosecute a large threat extent. Each KV can self-manage its own KV deployment and target engagement for a determined target vo... | 04/24/2008 |
