Did You Know...
...that the Eveready Battery began as an invention called the "electric flowerpot," which was a tube with a battery and light bulb inside? The idea was to fasten this gizmo to the side of a flowerpot so it would illuminate the flowers from the bottom. The idea died on the vine and the businessman who licensed the flower pot, Conrad Huber, was left with a pile of useless tubes -- until he found a way to market them as batteries to light the world!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7362260 | Method of using continuous-wave radiation for detecting and locating targets hidden behind a surface Continuous-wave radiation is used to detect a target hidden behind a surface. In an embodiment, a transmitter directs a beam of continuous-wave microwave radiation from a transmitting location, and reflected radiation from the target is received at first and second ... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7334523 | Fuze with electronic sterilization A fuze may include a detonator, a firing capacitor and a control circuit. The firing capacitor may be charged to a nominal operational voltage, wherein when the firing capacitor is discharged across the detonator, an external explosive charge may be detonated. The f... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7331290 | Fuze explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) circuit The present invention comprises an electronic Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) circuit which is desirably used with fuzed explosive weapons, such as projectiles having a nominal mission time. After expiration of the mission time, if the explosive has not detonated,... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7213518 | Modular electronic fuze A modular fuze assembly is provided for use in multiple types of military ordnance. The fuze comprises a base unit having an initiator for arming the fuze; a timer assembly that includes a programmable clock package; a trigger assembly comprising a line monitoring c... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7210383 | Detection system for power equipment Woodworking machines including conductive cutters adapted to cut workpieces, and motors adapted to drive the cutters are disclosed. The machines also include a contact detection system adapted to detect contact between a person and the cutter, and to distinguish con... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7210392 | Autonomous weapon system An autonomous weapon system including weapon (9) and weapon mounting system (7, 8) operable to point the weapon (9) in accordance with input control signals. The weapon system includes a sensor (2) to acquire images and other data from a ... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7197982 | Method for detection of media layer by a penetrating weapon and related apparatus and systems The present invention is directed to a system and a method for accurately locating a penetrating-type weapon within a shelter for detonation at a desired target site. The method includes reliably and accurately detecting thin layers of a shelter by use of a weapon f... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7191851 | Unattended ground sensor assembly There is provided a ground sensor assembly adapted for deployment from air to a selected ground location. The ground sensor assembly comprises an aerially deployable sensor housing which has upper and lower housing ends defining a longitudinally elongated aperture t... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7183673 | Passive inductive switch A passive inductive switch for coupling a battery to a load in a remotely deployed battery-powered electronic device. The switch operates in response to a transmitted magnetic field at a particular frequency. The switch includes an antenna for transforming the magne... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7137340 | Mixed mine alternative system The Mixed Mine Alternative (MMA) System is a military system designed for use in mechanized warfare. The MMA System has three components, MMA smart Antitank mines, MMA Antihandling Sensors linked to the MMA smart Antitank mines, and MMA Remote Control Units (RCU). T... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7007608 | Flechette packing assembly A flechette packing assembly utilizing a flechette projectile having its aerodynamic stabilization elements within the body mass and below the body surface with a packing orientation of a 90-degree right angle to the intended axis of projection. The packing assembly... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6966261 | Fuze explosive ordnance disposal circuit The present invention comprises an electronic Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) circuit which is desirably used with fused explosive weapons, such as projectiles having a nominal mission time. After expiration of the mission time, if the explosive has not detonated,... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6799517 | Mixed mine alternative system The Mixed Mine Alternative (MMA) System is a military system designed for use in mechanized warfare. The MMA System has three components, MMA smart Antitank mines, MMA Antihandling Sensors linked to the MMA smart Antitank mines, and MMA Remote Control Units (RCU). T... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6481354 | Mortar fuse with a rotatable fan A mortar fuse includes a fan wheel rotated in response to motion of the mortar fuse after the mortar has been launched. The fan wheel rotates a helix on which an activation wheel is mounted. The activation wheel moves in a path along the axis of the helix... | 11/19/2002 |
| 6450817 | Method for simulating the danger posed by hand grenades or mines to participants in a military exercise The invention relates to a method for simulating the danger posed by mines or hand grenades to one or several participants in a military exercise. At least one weaponry simulator simulating a mine or a hand grenade and the sensor devices allocated to the ... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6142079 | Area denial munition system The invention relates to a random time delay fuze for an area denial submtion with anti-disturbance capability.... | 11/07/2000 |
| 6112668 | Magneto-inductively controlled limpet A limpet and method for control thereof have a receiver section responsive o magneto-inductive signals in the ELF to VLF range that arm and fire a main charge. A swimmer places the limpet and enables it for control by remotely transmitted magneto-inductive... | 09/05/2000 |
| 5977902 | Process for producing an automatic command for an anti-tank trap and igniter for implementing the process An anti-tank trap (1) is constituted by a support (2), a military payload (3), an igniter (4) and a sight (5). The firing on the target is carried out at the time td in a plane Ɗ. The invention is characterized by the following chronological s... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5955695 | Automatic aiming non-lethal area denial device The non-lethal TASER.RTM. Area Denial Device (TADD) can be deployed to prevent enemy reconnaissance troops or small raiding parties from penetrating lines and for their capture. The inventive device comprises a non-lethal alternative to the anti-personnel... | 09/21/1999 |
| 5936183 | Non-lethal area denial device A non-lethal alternative to the anti-personnel landmine. The TASER.RTM. alternative uses electronic stun capability in combination with a landmine housing and deployment system. The device can cover a radius of 15 feet (30 feet possible) and can be trigge... | 08/10/1999 |
| 5931410 | System for guiding the end phase of guided autonomous missiles A system for guiding the end phase of guided autonomous missiles consists of a marker unit having a sensor, a signature transmitter and a device for attachment to the target, as well as a cooperating direction finder in the guided missile.... | 08/03/1999 |
| 5837926 | Mines having tuned passive electromagnetic reflectors to enhance radar detection Metal structures that are resonant to electromagnetic waves are combined h land mines to make them easier to detect using Ground Penetrating Radar. Knowledge of the resonant characteristics in the metal structures enhances detection and identification.... | 11/17/1998 |
| 5753851 | Spinning mine with concentrated projectiles The spinning mine has all of its projectiles concentrated in one small ar It is launched from a spring-loaded threaded screw launcher and acquires angular momentum as it ascends into the air from the launcher to a pre-determined detonation altitude. As t... | 05/19/1998 |
| 5703321 | Device for locating artillery and sniper positions A device for locating artillery and sniper fire with a sensor and acoustically triggered marking means. An igniter is provided with the acoustic sensor and is adjustable in terms of frequency and/or pulse pattern. A remover preventer is provided and the c... | 12/30/1997 |
| 5497705 | Zone-defense weapon system and method for controlling same A zone-defense weapon system includes an attack device having at least one main launch tube having a projectile that encloses an explosive charge. At least one device for surveillance and acquisition of targets controls a surveillance zone by detecting an... | 03/12/1996 |
| 5489909 | Sensor arrangement, especially for a landmine A sensor arrangement for an active member, especially such as a landmine which is deployed against ground and airborne target objects, including a waking or proximity sensor which is responsive to the approach of a target object. A high degree in the prec... | 02/06/1996 |
| 5450805 | Warhead influence An active electromagnetic influence firing system has transmitter coils and eceiver coils mounted on a single warhead section. One set of receiver coils has vertical look capability for detecting surface ships and another set has 360° look capability for ... | 09/19/1995 |
| 5415103 | Programmable munitions device A programmable munitions device (10) includes a transponder unit (12), a digital interface (18), and munitions unit (20). The transponder unit (12) receives a radio frequency signal from an interrogation unit (22). The transponder unit (12) decodes the ra... | 05/16/1995 |
| 5396845 | Modular fuze A fuze or igniter provided with an adjustable electronic unit (24), a separate energy supply (40) as well as a mechanical safety device (26). In order for this fuze to be independent of the weapons system and not be bound to a particular type of payload, ... | 03/14/1995 |
| 5371502 | Method for the activation of a mine A method for activating a mine possessing a specified activation radius; in particular an anti-helicopter mine, which is brought into an alarm condition by acoustic signals. In the alarm condition of the mine, an NLOS-radar is activated, through which the... | 12/06/1994 |
| 5292254 | Method for determining minefield effects in a simulated battlefield A method for a minefield simulation includes a number of troops and vehicles each including a player detection device or vehicle detection device respectively. The player detection devices and vehicle detection devices determine and transmit their respect... | 03/08/1994 |
| 5279229 | Area defense mine An area defense mine has an orientable launch tube to fire a projectile at any bearing angle. The projectile contains at least one explosive charge, an arrangement for spinning the projectile about an axis of rotation and a device for detecting a target. ... | 01/18/1994 |
| 5271331 | Fuzes This invention provides a fuze which includes metering means for deriving a firing signal from the frequency-time characteristic of electrical analogue signals derived from the vibrations emanating from a moving vehicle. The firing signal may be derived b... | 12/21/1993 |
| 5206653 | Sensor arrangement for the activation of an active body A sensor arrangement for the activation or starting of an active body, especially for a land mine which is deployed against ground and airborne targets. The arrangement includes a waking sensor which is responsive to the approach of a target, and incorpor... | 04/27/1993 |
| 5198614 | Mine with a laying device for a sensor line In a mine capable of righting itself, laying devices for sensor lines are attached on the outside to the topside of a mine housing. During storage and during transport, the laying devices are, in their initial position, in close contact with the topside o... | 03/30/1993 |
| 5187322 | Process for controlling the detonation of a mine and mine with triggering device operating in accordance with the process A process for controlling the detonation of a mine for the combating of vehicles, in particular armored vehicles such as tanks, with an electronically-triggered detonating arrangement and, a mine including a triggering device which is actuated pursuant to... | 02/16/1993 |
| 5153372 | Device for the detection of objects and the firing of horizontal mines A device for detecting an object such as a tank in a target area and for causing a horizontal mine to be fired at the object, comprises first and second microphones which detect noise, including noise from a tank, in the target area, in infrared sensor ha... | 10/06/1992 |
| 5147977 | Device for the detection of objects and the release of firing for ground-to-air mines to be fired in the helicopter combat A helicopter combat device for detecting flying objects and for causing a ground-to-air mine to be fired at them, comprises a microphone which is sensitive to noise generated by a helicopter, an infrared sensor having a directional characteristic which is... | 09/15/1992 |
| 5142986 | Mine, particularly an anti-tank mine A mine, particularly an anti-tank mine, including a warhead which is arranged in a launching installation, and the latter of which is equipped with an aiming device. The mine is equipped with a range-finding device for the determination of the direction a... | 09/01/1992 |
| 5113766 | Mine control device An arrangement for programming the control of a mine including a pin (16) made of a material having a predeterminable magnetic permeability and inserted into a blind bore-like opening in a mine housing (12). Via a coil disposed in the interior of the mine... | 05/19/1992 |
