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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 4203569 | Fin and nozzle unit for a free-flight rocket The disclosed fin and nozzle unit comprises a generally cylindrical nozzle body having an axial nozzle opening therein for discharging a gaseous propulsion stream, a plurality of fins having pivot means mounting such fins on a rear end portion of the nozz... | 05/20/1980 |
| 4175720 | Retainer/release mechanism for use on fin stabilized gun fired projectiles The tail section of a fin-stabilized, guided projectile having centrifuga deployed fins is disclosed. A fin retainer and release mechanism engages the projectile fins and holds the fins within the projectile diameter during normal stowage, handling and t... | 11/27/1979 |
| 4143838 | Folding fin assembly detent A folding fin assembly detent for reliably holding folding fins in the deyed position accurately and with relation to each other as well as to the center line of the entire missile assembly comprising a double ball detent incorporating two spring loaded ... | 03/13/1979 |
| 4037806 | Control system for rolling missile with target seeker head This invention relates to a servocontrol system for a weapon such as a missile which is a shoulder-launched, infrared-homing, guided missile which provides frontline troops with effective air defense against low altitude enemy aircraft. The weapon, descri... | 07/26/1977 |
| 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 |
| 3998407 | Folding tail fins A rocket having flip out tail fins with cooperating surfaces on said fins d the rear of said rocket to maintain said fins in extended position. Spring means for urging said cooperating surfaces into engagement with each other.... | 12/21/1976 |
| 3986685 | Folding tail fins A rocket having flip out tail fins with cooperating surfaces on said fins d the rear of said rocket to maintain said fins in extended position. Spring means for urging said cooperating surfaces into engagement with each other.... | 10/19/1976 |
| 3986684 | Folding tail fins A rocket having flip out tail fins with cooperating surfaces on said fins d the rear of said rocket to maintain said fins in extended position. Spring means for urging said cooperating surfaces into engagement with each other.... | 10/19/1976 |
| 3968945 | Shaped mini charge round A mini charged round utilizing a low speed, fin stabilized structure with a arhead having a shaped charge for destroying incoming motar, rocket and artillery rounds. The charged round is provided with a delay ignitor which insures detonation of the main pr... | 07/13/1976 |
| 3946969 | Folding tail fins A rocket having flip out tail fins with cooperating surfaces on said fins d the rear of said rocket to maintain said fins in extended position. Spring means for urging said cooperating surfaces into engagement with each other.... | 03/30/1976 |
| 3946638 | Low recoil anti-tank rocket launcher A man transportable rocket launcher including a pair of telescoping secti, launch tubes, which are telescoped when being transported and extended for launching of the rocket. The warhead of the rocket always rides on the inner surface of the front tube w... | 03/30/1976 |
| 3944168 | Artillery projectile with spreading tail assembly The invention relates to an artillery projectile with spreading tail assembly and a synchronization ring for controlling the orientation of the fins of the tail assembly. The synchronization ring slides on an extension of the projectile base and includes ... | 03/16/1976 |
