Class 89/1.801 - Having rocket-storage and transfer means

Subclass of Class 89 - Ordnance
Definition: Subject matter having a rocket-storage means for storing
No. of patents: 39
Last issue date: 02/01/2011

Number	Title	Issue Date
7878101	Weapon storage and loading system with rocket launcher and ammunition compartment for storing rocket containers A weapon system, especially for a ship, having a rocket launcher and an ammunition compartment for storing rocket containers designed to each accommodate at least one rocket. Disposed in the ammunition compartment is a guide mechanism on which at least two ammunitio...	02/01/2011
7350451	Apparatus comprising an exhaust duct and anti-fratricide shield A missile launcher that combines the functionality of a gas management system and an anti-fratricide shield is disclosed. In accordance with the illustrative embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of gas-uptake ducts are arranged on a boundary that surroun...	04/01/2008
7293492	Multiple projectile launcher In a multiple projectile launcher system, cartridges are securely held within a cassette that can be loaded into a locking and priming mechanism in a base of a multiple projectile launcher. Once the cassette is loaded into the locking and priming mechanism, the cart...	11/13/2007
7273001	Modular launch-cell system A modular launch-cell system for a launch vehicle. The method includes a number of launch-cells, a base and an upper attachment arrangement. The launch-cells include a missile and are arranged in a structure which includes a number of layers, each of the layer inclu...	09/25/2007
7252270	System and method for launching a missile from a flying aircraft System for launching a missile from a launch region within the atmosphere of a planet, the missile being located within a flying vehicle before launching the missile, the system including a missile support coupled with the missile, and a foldable control-surface mec...	08/07/2007
7140301	Forming temporary airborne images A temporary airborne image is formed by the steps of arranging a plurality of projectiles in each of one or more barrel assemblies wherein the projectiles include image forming matter; firing a predetermined number of the plurality of projectiles from selected barre...	11/28/2006
7128013	Launch tube system having inflatable bladder shock isolation A launch tube system has two concentric sleeves. An inner sleeve having holes formed therethrough defines a launch tube, and an outer sleeve surrounds the inner sleeve and is spaced apart therefrom. One or more flexible bladders are disposed between the inner outer ...	10/31/2006
7093798	Transformable airplane A transformable airplane may be reconfigured easily and rapidly to perform any one or a combination of tanking, transport, bombing, or command and control missions as desired for a tactical situation by installing or replacing mission-specific modules as desired. A ...	08/22/2006
7040212	Launching missiles A container (1) for acting as a storage enclosure and launch tube for a missile (3), the container (1) comprising an integral missile efflux management system including an efflux deflector (1d) positioned for receiving the missile ...	05/09/2006
7004058	Projectile ramming device The invention concerns a device (1) for artillery intended to ram a projectile (7) into the chamber of a weapon barrel, such device comprising an impulse jack (12) incorporating a mobile rod (25) driving a carriage (10) mounted abl...	02/28/2006
6971300	Reloadable concentric canister launcher A reloadable launcher for use with rocket-propelled projectiles. An inner and outer tube define a concentric tube arrangement with at least one gas flow channel being defined therebetween. A ring is fixedly coupled to a first end of the outer tube that is adjacent t...	12/06/2005
6769345	Container for propellant charge modules The invention relates to a container for propellant charge modules to be loaded into a weapon using conveyance means. It comprises protection means insulating said modules from the conveyance means, constituted by a rigid tubular body, a sheath intended to re...	08/03/2004
6526860	Composite concentric launch canister A launch canister for a missile, including an outer canister shell and a concentric inner liner. The inner liner augments the canister shell with structural load capability and bending inertia to enhance canister stiffness. The inner liner can be construc...	03/04/2003
6347567	Covert aerial encapsulated munition ejection system A system for launching precision guided munitions (PGMs), artillery rockets/missiles, and cruise missiles from an aircraft includes a mobile unit having a storage compartment provided with a rack assembly arranged to define multiple tiers for storing muni...	02/19/2002
6330866	Missile support and alignment assembly A missile support and alignment assembly for use on a moving vehicle having a fixed missile launch tube mounted thereon. The assembly comprises a missile support assembly including (i) a loading tray for supporting a missile, (ii) a storage structure for ...	12/18/2001
6125734	Multi-warfare area launcher A modular horizontal launching system is disclosed comprised of modules hng scalable dimensions so as to easily accommodate the handling of different launchable devices. The launching system has a canister that not only serves as a launch tube but also h...	10/03/2000
6024006	Method for transferring a horizontally arranged rocket from a vessel to a floating structure located at sea In a method for transferring a horizontally arranged rocket from a vessel to a floating structure, a ramp is provided in a position projecting out from the vessel, entirely or partially below a lifting device provided on a floating structure, and is conne...	02/15/2000
5932830	Method for rocket launching A method of assembling, preparing, transporting to a launch site, and launching a rocket is disclosed. The rocket includes multiple stages and a payload to be carried into space. The rocket's longitudinal main axis extends horizontally during the assembli...	08/03/1999
5918306	Ship and floatable platform for rocket assembly and launching A device for assembling, transporting and launching rockets carrying a payload for transportation into space includes a ship and a floatable structure. The ship includes facilities on a covered deck to assemble multiple rockets in a horizontal orientation...	06/29/1999
5908999	Floatable platform rocket launcher A device for transporting and launching rockets carrying a payload for transportation into space includes a floatable structure. The floatable structure includes a hoist for moving the rocket in a horizontal orientation from a ship to a deck of the floata...	06/01/1999
5877696	Security system for warheads A weapons security system composed of containers for storage of warheads or warhead material. The containers are equipped to detect breaches in the enclosure walls and to transmit an alarm signal in the event of a breach. The alarm signal is received by a...	03/02/1999
5816539	Orbital assist module and interstage An orbital assist module and an interstage for a launch vehicle. The orbital assist module includes a cylindrical outer wall and a support structure secured to an inner surface of the cylindrical outer wall. The support structure defines a plurality of fu...	10/06/1998
5775641	Aircraft cargo pannier assembly An aircraft cargo and/or equipment pannier system for an aircraft having a weapons bay in its fuselage, the pannier system including a container chassis having a pair of spaced apart beam attachment mountings for suspending the chassis from the ceiling of...	07/07/1998
5682005	Missile container support rack A rack system (10) is disclosed for use on a vehicle (12) which carries weapons containers (48, 50) containing one or more missiles or rockets (52). A crane mounted on the system pivots each weapons container independently from a storage position to a ver...	10/28/1997
5564653	High performance anti-weather protection system for space shuttles and launching vehicles The present invention related to a protection system for the shuttle and its crew, against whether associated material fatigue, due to pre launch whether conditions, especially to the joints connecting the shuttle to its boosters and the fuel tank, as wel...	10/15/1996
5463927	Load assist apparatus for missiles A missile loading system for loading a missile onto a missile launcher disposed on a vehicle. The missile comprises fore and aft missile hangers that each have upper and lower hooks that have a predetermined separation distance therebetween. The improveme...	11/07/1995
5118052	Variable geometry RPV A Variable Geometry Remotely Piloted Vehicle (VG-RPV) has a main fuselage portion supporting at one end main wing panels and a forward fuselage portion. In the stowed position, the main wings and forward fuselage portion are laterally adjacent the main fu...	06/02/1992
4785710	Helicopter A helicopter (10) has a fuselage (11) provided with storage means (19, 20, 24) for storing a plurality of missiles (16) longitudinally of the fuselage, reloadable turret means (17) beneath the fuselage for movement in azimuth and elevation and transfer me...	11/22/1988
4739691	Method of and apparatus for loading/unloading a large missile into/from a horizontally positioned canister Air bearing pads enable the installation of a large missile stage in a canister or removal therefrom while the canister is in a horizontal position. Each air bearing pad includes interior passages which channel air through perforated strutted elements to ...	04/26/1988
4730793	Ordnance delivery system and method including remotely piloted or programmable aircraft with yaw-to-turn guidance system A method and system for delivery ordnance to a target via a remotely piloted or programmable aircraft including a yaw-to-turn guidance system, a deployment and launching system and packaging for the aircraft are disclosed....	03/15/1988
4702145	Stores magazine and launch system A stores handling system for an aircraft having a fuselage including a chamber for enclosing the stores handling system proximate an area openable through said fuselage through which stores may be loaded into and ejected from the aircraft. The handling sy...	10/27/1987
4530476	Ordnance delivery system and method including remotely piloted or programmable aircraft with yaw-to-turn guidance system A method and system for delivering ordnance to a target via a remotely piloted or programmable aircraft including a yaw-to-turn guidance system, a deployment and launching system and packaging for the aircraft are disclosed....	07/23/1985
4489638	Quick conversion missile system for widebody aircraft A missile launching system adapted for installation in a standard commercial aircraft without modification of the aircraft structure. The system comprises a plurality of frame members, linear tracks which are movable longitudinally relative to the frame m...	12/25/1984
4410151	Unmanned craft A vehicle or craft is provided for propeller propulsion with start assist by a releasable rocket engine. The craft is launched from a silo of square-shaped cross-section containing the starter motor for the propeller, whose engine is started while the cra...	10/18/1983
4397433	Revolving-cylinder jettison device for transporting and releasing buoys on and from aircraft A revolver-cylinder type jettison device for transporting and jettisoning buoys on and from aircraft which comprises a number of jettisoning tubes each adapted to be loaded either with a single long buoy or with a pair of short buoys, and to be brought se...	08/09/1983
4208949	Missile carrier airplane An air launched cruise missile carrier airplane having a floor mounted track system for moving missile racks into a launch position adjacent to a side opening in the fuselage and ejecting missiles therethrough, then moving the empty missile racks from the...	06/24/1980
4003291	Missile launching mine 2. An underwater multiple missile launcher comprising A platform, A plurality of missile launching tubes disposed at acute angles to a normal to the surface of said platform whereby missiles launched from said tubes will be launched along divergent paths which...	01/18/1977
3955470	Bolt operating and locking mechanism for closed breech rocket gun A closed breech rocket gun has a tubular bolt with an outwardly extending lug thereon for locking the bolt in its forwardly projected position as the lug is shifted into engagement with an abutment wall on the receiver by means of a bolt operating plate g...	05/11/1976
3952998	Device for installing rocket engines A device for installing rocket engines supported at a cant relative to vertical, an axially extensible, tiltable pedestal, a lifting platform for supporting a rocket engine at its thrust chamber exit, including a mount having a concentric base characteriz...	04/27/1976

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