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Class 89/1.804 - Storage means movable to facilitate launching


Subclass of Class 89 - Ordnance
Definition: Subject matter in which the storage means is movable from
No. of patents: 32
Last issue date: 12/21/2010


NumberTitleIssue Date
7854189Modular missile launching assembly
The invention is related to a modular missile launching assembly, more particularly, a compact modular missile launching assembly that is easily attachable to smaller sized watercrafts, allowing for quick installation. The missile launching assembly is encased in a ...
12/21/2010
7293492Multiple 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
7273001Modular 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
7185575Weapon mounting and remote position recognition system
A system for remote tracking of a tactical missile assembly orientation during targeting and leading to launch from a platform, including a weapon station frame rotatably attached to the platform and a command launch unit attached to the weapon station frame. A laun...
03/06/2007
7093798Transformable 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
7093802Pressurized sonobuoy deployment system
A jet aircraft with integrated, rotary sonobuoy launch system has storage racks for a number of sonobuoys in sonobuoy launch containers; and one or more launcher units in its cabin. Each launcher unit has a pressure shell with a door allowing loading of sonobuoys in...
08/22/2006
7086318Anti-tank guided missile weapon
An anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) weapon system with an overhead mounted, electrically driven, remote controlled weapon station that supports a tube-launched optically-tracked wire-guided (TOW) missile launcher and a machine gun, typically the caliber .50 M2, on a ...
08/08/2006
7032493Rocket launcher system and method for controlling a rocket launcher system
A rocket launcher system and a method for controlling a rocket launcher system. The rocket launcher system is placed below deck on a ship to improve the ship's stealth capability and includes a launcher, a charger and a magazine containing one or more different type...
04/25/2006
7013790System and method for deploying a weapon from a stealth position
A stealth weapon module (10) including a weapon support cage (11) and a weapon (12), with the weapon module (10) able to be stowed beneath a retractable hard roof (15). The roof (15) is raised and lowered by a hydraulic moto...
03/21/2006
7004058Projectile 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
6907812Pop-up weapon system
A remote pop-up weapon system utilizes an elevating deck and a rotating gun base to allow the weapon(s) to be positioned in locations that are preferred over the locations available for traditional weapon systems. The use of the elevating deck allows the weapon stat...
06/21/2005
6901838Apparatus for adapting a container containing artillery rockets to a launcher apparatus for artillery rockets
An apparatus is provided for the adaptation of a container of artillery rockets to a launcher apparatus for such rockets. A box-like launcher frame is disposed on a support structure, especially a vehicle chassis, and is pivotable in elevation and azimuth. At least ...
06/07/2005
6868769Containerized rocket assisted payload (RAP) launch system
A rocket assisted payload launch system includes a heavy gauge metal shipping container that houses an array of containerized concentric launch tubes, or canisters. Spacers on each containerized concentric launch tube contact the adjacent tubes and retain the center...
03/22/2005
6755111Missile launcher cell with exhaust gas uptake ducts, and array of such missile launcher cells
An elongated missile launcher cell is structured to allow arraying into multiple-cell array. Each missile launcher cell of the array includes a support structure which accommodates a canisterized missile. Each cell also includes its own chimney and exhaust gas plenu...
06/29/2004
6742433Launcher platform
A launcher platform including a support structure and a number of rails mounted on the support structure for supporting missiles thereon, each adjacent rail elevated above the other rails to accommodate additional missiles and different type missiles while maintaini...
06/01/2004
6588311Automatic loading device for a weapon mounted on a turret
The invention relates to a loading device for a medium or large caliber weapon supplied with rounds constituted by a projectile and modular charges. It comprises means to receive a projectile and modular charges, a vehicle incorporating at least two housi...
07/08/2003
6584881Multi-purpose missile launcher system for a military land vehicle
A multi-purpose missile launcher system for a military land vehicle that has the capability for direct targeting both short and medium range land targets, as well launching missiles against longer-range land targets or air targets using indirect targeting...
07/01/2003
6526860Composite 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
6142055Matrix gun system
The invention provides a method and apparatus for firing a guided projectile. The invention provides a matrix of one time shot gun systems. Each one time shot gun system has a one time shot barrel, a one time shot recoil system, a propelling charge, break...
11/07/2000
5924648System for upending/reclining launch vehicles
An improved system is disclosed for upending/reclining an extraterrestrial vehicle. In one embodiment, first and second trunnion supports may be positioned on opposing sides of a u-shaped opening provided at the rearward end of a mobile support platform. ...
07/20/1999
5282455Launcher for launching multiple fireworks projectiles
A launcher for holding and successively launching a plurality of projectiles, such as fireworks projectiles, which explode into an aerial pyrotechnic display. The launcher includes a pressure tank containing a compressed gas and a plurality of launching t...
02/01/1994
5050477Helicopter including missile transporting and launching apparatus
A helicopter includes missile storage means (29) adapted to store a plurality of missiles (26) laterally within a fuselage (28) and missile launcher means (40) located at the end of a lateral outrigger (27) for pivotal movement about a generally vertical ...
09/24/1991
4785710Helicopter
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
4733596Add-on missile container for military vehicles
For use on a military vehicle a missile container wherein a pop-up rack scture is utilized to carry individual missiles. When the container cover is opened a linkage mechanism elevates the pop-up rack structure to present the missiles above the container...
03/29/1988
4681013Rotary launcher system for an aircraft
The invention is a rotary launcher system for an aircraft having a weapon bay with an opening in communication with the exterior of the aircraft. The system comprises a plurality of doors which are mounted to the aircraft and movable from an open position...
07/21/1987
4637292Rotary launcher system for an aircraft
The invention is a rotary launcher system for an aircraft having a weapon bay with an opening in communication with the exterior of the aircraft. In detail, the system comprises a plurality of first doors mounted on the aircraft which are movable from an ...
01/20/1987
4475436Missile launcher
A rotatable support mounts a plurality of missile carrying missile launchers for rotation about a center axis. Each launcher mounts a plurality of missiles for rotation about an axis. The rotatable support is rotated to successively bring each missile lau...
10/09/1984
4409880Missile stowage and launcher system
A plurality of missiles stowed within and adapted to be launched from a carrier aircraft, are arranged in cone-shaped clusters, that are in turn nested together to achieve a high density payload. The various clusters are independently rotatable about the ...
10/18/1983
4333384Rotary rack launcher with direct load path suspension
A rotary rack launcher for use in an aircraft for carrying missiles or other droppable or ejectable stores, the launcher being formed of a rimless wheel having a hub and spokes. The spokes are supported by shoes on their outer ends in a circular or near c...
06/08/1982
4128039Rocket launching mechanism
A rocket launching mechanism for a shoulder held weapon which permits substantially continuous loading and firing. A two trigger system is employed -- one for firing the rocket and a second for releasing a stop mechanism which permits a spring drive means...
12/05/1978
4040334Missile launcher for aircraft
A mechanism rapidly and repetitively launches missiles from inside an aircraft during flight. One or more missiles are carried and launched through a tube protruding through the front of the aircraft thus obviating the necessity for bomb bay or other size...
08/09/1977
3999460Rocket launching mechanism
A rocket launching mechanism for a shoulder held weapon which permits substantialy continuous loading and firing. A two trigger system is employed -- one for firing the rocket and a second for releasing a stop mechanism which permits a spring drive means ...
12/28/1976
 
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