Class 102/400 - WITH EXTENDABLE ARMS

Subclass of Class 102 - Ammunition and explosives
Definition: Apparatus and corresponding methods having elements which
No. of patents: 32
Last issue date: 08/14/2007

Number	Title	Issue Date
7255044	Projectile having circumferential members for varying a base cone angle of the projectile as a function of speed A method for enhancing an aerodynamic performance of an unmanned projectile. The method including at least one of the following: (a) morphing a cross-sectional shape of the projectile after launch thereof; (b) morphing a longitudinal shape of the projectile after la...	08/14/2007
7234399	Deployable bullets having high voltage electrodes A method for non-lethal crowd and personal protection. The method includes: firing non-lethal bullets towards a person; and deploying portions on the non-lethal bullets prior to impacting the person to decrease its impact pressure on the person. ...	06/26/2007
7231875	Deployable bullets having a tranquilizer A method for non-lethal crowd and personal protection. The method includes: firing non-lethal bullets towards a person; and deploying portions on the non-lethal bullets prior to impacting the person to decrease its impact pressure on the person. ...	06/19/2007
7195197	Techniques for controlling a fin with unlimited adjustment and no backlash A fin control assembly includes a housing, an arm configured to couple to a fin and to steer the fin relative to the housing, and a locking member disposed within the housing. The locking member is configured to (i) lock the arm in a substantially fixed state to inh...	03/27/2007
7178462	Projectile with members that deploy upon impact A projectile includes members that deploy upon impact with a target. The projectile includes a nose piece with a portion that shears off upon impact with the target, causing the nose piece to be pushed inside the projectile. As the nose piece is pushed inside the pr...	02/20/2007
7174833	Shotgun shell flight path indicator A shotgun shell flight path indicator is described which in general includes a shell casing having a primer end having a primer, a propellant disposed within the interior of the casing proximate to the primer adapted for ignition by the primer, and a non-combustible...	02/13/2007
7171904	Shotgun shell flight path indicator A shotgun shell flight path indicator is described which in general includes a shell casing having propellant disposed within the interior of the casing proximate and a non-combustible indicator positioned within the casing. The indicator generally has a sufficient ...	02/06/2007
7163176	2-D projectile trajectory correction system and method A 2-D correction system uses intermittent deployment of aerodynamic surfaces to control a spin or fin stabilized projectile in flight; correcting both crossrange and downrange impact errors. Intermittent surface deployment develops rotational moments, which create b...	01/16/2007
7104496	Active protection device and associated apparatus, system, and method An interceptor device for protecting a platform against an incoming threat is provided. The interceptor device comprises a housing and a countermeasure device. At least one detonating charge is capable of deploying the countermeasure device. A controller device hous...	09/12/2006
7066427	Active protection device and associated apparatus, system, and method An interceptor device adapted to protect a platform associated therewith against an incoming threat having a trajectory by intercepting the threat in an intercept zone is provided. Such an interceptor device comprises a housing defining an axis and a countermeasure ...	06/27/2006
7007607	Missile system for breaching reinforced concrete barriers utilizing hinged explosively formed projectile warheads A hinged explosively formed projectile warhead system eliminates exposure of soldiers to harm in wall breaching operations by providing a lethal mechanism that can be deployed at safe distances, simultaneously breaching a man-sized hole and removing one or more rows...	03/07/2006
7004424	Projectile flight altering apparatus A mechanism to alter the flight path of a projectile after launch. A plurality of fins are disposed around the projectile and are held in place by one or more caging wires, depending on fin design. In one embodiment, auxiliary fins are connected to adjacent main fin...	02/28/2006
6997110	Deployable bullets A method for non-lethal crowd and personal protection. The method includes: firing non-lethal bullets towards a person; and deploying portions on the non-lethal bullets prior to impacting the person to decrease its impact pressure on the person. ...	02/14/2006
6978968	Deployable flare for aerodynamically stabilizing a projectile The center of pressure of a projectile is caused to move upon the occurrence of an event that changes the static margin, such as the jettisoning of a body previously attached to the projectile, as noted above. In particular embodiments, this is achieved by a flare d...	12/27/2005
6923123	Methods and apparatus for increasing aerodynamic performance of projectiles A method for enhancing an aerodynamic performance of an unmanned projectile. The method including at least one of the following: (a) morphing a cross-sectional shape of the projectile after launch thereof; (b) morphing a longitudinal shape of the projectile after la...	08/02/2005
6904838	Ballistically deployed restraining net A restraining net launching device includes a planar restraining net which is tightly packed into a cylindrical shape having an outside portion. This restraining net, when planar or unfurled, includes a perimeter which is heavier than a remainder of the net. A launc...	06/14/2005
6871818	Aerodynamic stabilization of a projectile The center of pressure of a projectile is caused to move upon the occurrence of an event that changes the static margin, such as the jettisoning of a body previously attached to the projectile, as noted above. In particular embodiments, this is achieved by a flare d...	03/29/2005
6869043	Deployable flare with simplified design The center of pressure of a projectile is caused to move upon the occurrence of an event that changes the static margin, such as the jettisoning of a body previously attached to the projectile, as noted above. In particular embodiments, this is achieved by a flare d...	03/22/2005
6783095	Deployable flare for aerodynamically stabilizing a projectile The center of pressure of a projectile is caused to move upon the occurrence of an event that changes the static margin, such as the jettisoning of a body previously attached to the projectile, as noted above. In particular embodiments, this is achieved by a flare d...	08/31/2004
6745978	Aerodynamic stabilization of a projectile The center of pressure of a projectile is caused to move upon the occurrence of an event that changes the static margin, such as the jettisoning of a body previously attached to the projectile, as noted above. In particular embodiments, this is achieved by a flare d...	06/08/2004
6626077	Intercept vehicle for airborne nuclear, chemical and biological weapons of mass destruction An intercept device for flying objects made of a light-weight, packable structure made of a pliable, tear resistant material that can be expanded to a large web-like structure by means of a deployment device, into the path of a flying weapon. To capture, ...	09/30/2003
6308632	Deployable folded propeller assembly for aerial projectiles An apparatus for deploying a propeller assembly from a folded configuration to a deployed, operational configuration, the apparatus comprising a propeller assembly hub which in conjunction with a propeller hub nut maintains an aerodynamically efficient sh...	10/30/2001
6240849	Projectile with expanding members A projectile attachment is disclosed that has open-biased arm members that can be either mounted directly onto the projectile base or may be mounted to a mutual connection means which is then attached to the projectile base. The arms are compressed into a...	06/05/2001
5368255	Aerotumbling missile A missile includes a missile body having a nose, a tail, and a center of gravity therebetween. A plurality of blades are arranged symmetrically around the missile body at a location between the nose and the center of gravity. The blades are deployable fro...	11/29/1994
5140909	Separating device for the aerodynamic braking of a body A projectile with rear and front sections able to deliver payloads of submunitions contained inside the projectile after separation of the rear from the front section. The rear section is fitted with an assembly of thin blades. When both sections are asse...	08/25/1992
5069136	Two-stage release mechanism and method for self-righting a load A two-stage release self-righting mechanism and method employ a pair of primary and secondary releasable holder assemblies which respective hold upper and middle portions of leaf spring arms in a stowed position against the side wall of a load such as a s...	12/03/1991
5054400	Separating device for the aerodynamic braking of a body A projectile with rear and front sections able to deliver payloads of submunitions contained inside the projectile after separation of the rear from the front section. The rear section is fitted with an assembly of thin blades. When both sections are asse...	10/08/1991
4958566	Braking mechanism for rotating flying objects A braking mechanism for a rotating flying object. The braking mechanism includes a planar fabric sheet having a central attachment base portion that can be secured to the flying object. The fabric sheet is adapted to be stored in a folded-up readiness sta...	09/25/1990
4922824	Stand device for a mine A stand device or emplacement for a mine, especially for an air-deployable mine which is equipped with a search head, and which includes supporting legs articulated to the housing of the mine. The stand device for the mine has the supporting legs articula...	05/08/1990
4798143	Gas dispensing projectile A warhead adapted to be mounted to a conventional missile fired from anti-tank weaponry is formed with a piercing cone secured to a base containing a source of knockout gas and an actuator assembly. Upon piercing an aircraft fuselage, a collar encircling ...	01/17/1989
4008667	Controlled range bullet A bullet including the lead body in combination with a rotary aerodynamic brake. The brake is non-operative over a specified distance after firing so as not to degrade the bullet's lethal effectiveness. However, upon reaching the distance limit the brake ...	02/22/1977
3952662	Non-lethal projectile for riot control A flexible, non-lethal projectile adapted to be fired from a conventional shotgun comprising a pliant body having a plurality of flexible arms. The projectile may be loaded in a shotgun shell casing and fixed therefrom. Upon exit from the gun muzzle the p...	04/27/1976

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Class 102/400 - WITH EXTENDABLE ARMS