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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8091460 | Missile secure-release mechanism having wheel lock detent The invention efficiently and effectively secures and releases a rail-launched missile. An asymmetrical secure-release wheel (70) is defined by several surfaces which extend radially outward from a pivot hole (70K). The surfaces include a wheel unlatch... | 01/10/2012 |
| 7647856 | Missile launch and guidance apparatus A missile launch and guidance apparatus of a rail-shoe launching type is disclosed. In a missile adapted to be launched while moving along a rail of a launch tube, a missile launch and guidance apparatus comprises: a bushing inserted into a missile body; a shoe, one... | 01/19/2010 |
| 7506570 | Mechanism to hold and release A device is provided for holding and releasing a missile within a canister. The device includes a housing attached to the canister, a latch mechanism extending from the housing into the canister, a tension applier disposed in the housing to restrain the missile in t... | 03/24/2009 |
| 7398721 | Cold-gas munitions launch system A cold-gas munitions launch system is disclosed. In the illustrative embodiment, the system includes a munitions canister, a gas generator, and a sled. The sled supports a munition. The gas generator is located in the aft end of the munitions canister. When ignited,... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7340986 | Apparatus comprising a release system for canistered munitions The illustrative embodiment of the present invention is a munitions launch system. The launch system comprises a canister and a cold launch system. In the illustrative embodiment, the cold launch system comprises a sled and a release system. In the illustrative embo... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7313995 | Inclinable munitions launcher A deck-mounted inclined munitions launcher is disclosed. In accordance with the illustrative embodiment, the launcher includes a platform, two pivotally-coupled munitions canisters, and a drive system. An exhaust end of each munitions canister is movably coupled to ... | 01/01/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7217059 | Fixing and release systems A connecting means adapted to fix or release a first element (4) and a second element (5) includes a locking pin (1) which is moveable to remote activation means between a locked position. In which leg (8) expends wall (9) into rec... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7178442 | Detachable hanger The invention is a detachable hanger assembly for attaching a flying object to a launch rail on a launch platform. The detachable hanger assembly is attached to the flying object by one or more bolts and is adapted to slide in a slot in the launch rail when the flyi... | 02/20/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7089843 | Multiple tube pneumatic launcher A launcher includes a plurality of launch tubes for stowing and launching a plurality of air vehicles. A central air manifold is operatively connected to an air storage tank; a first launch tube air manifold is operatively connected to a first group of the launch tu... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7013788 | Launch tube with adjustable plenum A launch tube assembly including an aft launch tube portion, a forward launch tube portion, and a transfer sleeve having a first end fixed to and adjacent the forward end of said aft launch tube portion and a second end adjustably receiving the forward launch tube p... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6994503 | Quick-lock nut for a disc-like tool A quick lock nut (1) for positive friction locking securement of a disc-like tool (2) to an external thread (3) on a working spindle (4) driven about an axis of rotation (A), having an associated inner threaded part (5) and a manua... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6957526 | Pressure-actuated toy rocket system A pressure-actuated rocket system comprises a bottom base, a detonator and a rocket body. A top base is placed on a top surface of the bottom base. At least one through hole is located on a side of the top base and extended to an opening of the top surface. The holl... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6953125 | High energy shock absorbing wall structure and container using same The shock-absorbing wall structure can be used to equip transport containers which may suffer major falls, generating very high energy on impact. It is chiefly made up of several layers of a cellular bearing structure (7, 7N, 7N+1 . . . ... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6926579 | Toy rocket launch pad with directional safety valve Disclosed herein is an apparatus and method for launching a toy rocket that includes rotating a launch tube about an axis that is parallel with a connecting tube, which is rotatably connected to the launch tube; extending the launch tube in a perpendicular direction... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6895850 | Pressure-released brake assembly for restraining projectile in launch tube A pressure-released brake assembly restrains a projectile in a launch tube prior to launch and automatically releases the projectile at launch. A brake assembly housing defines cavities that extend substantially radially out from the projectile when the housing is a... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6851347 | Multi-lobed buoyant launch capsule A launch capsule assembly having a buoyant main body for a payload of a missile or other unmanned vehicle. The main body includes a plurality of lobes contributing to its interior. The lobes project perpendicular to and away from the longitudinal axis of the main bo... | 02/08/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6752060 | Missile launcher A method of launching a missile in a given direction is described comprising the steps of: i) storing a missile in a housing ii) ejecting the missile from the housing while imparting a tumbling motion to the missile, the direction of tumble being selec... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6679154 | Passive dynamically disconnecting arm The passive dynamically disconnecting arm features an arm having two ends wherein attached to the first end is a housing having both a plunger and an electrical connector providing positive engagement force during shock or vibration. The second end of the... | 01/20/2004 |
| 6508178 | Aerial fireworks product having synthetic resinous stabilizing base The product includes a self-propelled aerial pyrotechnic device and an upright launch tube for the device. The device is closely confined within the launch tube so as to be maintained in an essentially truly vertical orientation in preparation for launch.... | 01/21/2003 |
| 6321631 | Modular launch pad system A launch vehicle mounting system for use in launching either of first and second launch vehicles having different booster diameters is disclosed. In one embodiment, the launch vehicle mounting system includes a mounting frame and a plurality of arms pivot... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6286409 | Apparatus for restraining and releasing missile using rigid sphere An apparatus for restraining and releasing a missile using a rigid sphere is disclosed. The apparatus includes a pair of circular restraining protrusions formed at a rear end portion of a missile nozzle portion, a missile side restraining and releasing me... | 09/11/2001 |
| 5974939 | Modular launch pad system A launch vehicle mounting system for use in launching either of first and second launch vehicles having different booster diameters is disclosed. In one embodiment, the launch vehicle mounting system includes a mounting frame and a plurality of arms pivot... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5965836 | Method and devices for propulsion A method provides for shooting a missile-rocket. The missile-rocket has two movable parts and a propellant. The propellant is disposed between the one movable part and the first end of the other movable part. The missile-rocket undergoes three phases of a... | 10/12/1999 |
| 5889226 | Locking assembly in a launcher for missiles A locking assembly in a launcher for missiles comprises a pivotally mounted blocking latch which is provided with two blocking lugs for extending over a shoe provided on the missile. The blocking latch is biased by a spring toward a blocking position, in ... | 03/30/1999 |
| 5845875 | Modular launch pad system A modular launch pad for a launch vehicle which comprises a frame and a plurality of building units separably connected to the frame by means of connectors. The building unit comprise a concrete slab and a peripheral frame made of U-shaped channel section... | 12/08/1998 |
| 5744745 | Missile detent and release apparatus A missile detent and release apparatus which is capable of detaining and rapidly releasing a missile in a launch tube when conveying/launching the same, and in particular to an improved missile detent and release apparatus by which the missile is easily d... | 04/28/1998 |
| 5714708 | Missile restraining apparatus An improved missile restraining apparatus capable of effectively protecting a missile from an external impact and quickly releasing a missile restraining state when launching missile, which includes a pair of protrusions having a circular cross-section an... | 02/03/1998 |
| 5690044 | System for shock hardening a torpedo nose fairing bearing plate assembly A system for shock hardening the nose fairing bearing plate assembly of a rpedo by controlling the deformation of the bearing plate under shock loads. A stop bolt within a torpedo tube engages the bearing plate to prevent relative movement between the tor... | 11/25/1997 |
| 5533433 | Locking assembly in a launcher for missiles A locking unit for a missile launching device comprises a pivoting pawl. The pawl has two locking lugs to clamp a shoe on the missile. The pawl is preloaded by a spring towards a locking position in which the shoe of the missile is held by the lugs. A loc... | 07/09/1996 |
| 5398588 | Missile system with telescoping launch tube A missile launching system (18) for launching a missile (20) includes an automatically telescoping launch tube (22, 24) and a rest raining system (40, 42). The telescoping launch tube (22, 24) lengthens the period of guided travel of the missile (20) duri... | 03/21/1995 |
| 5291820 | Inertial restraint mechanism for rail-mounted missiles An inertial restraint mechanism restrains a rail mounted missile against forward movement along a missile launch rail in response to a deceleration force. The restraint mechanism comprises a mass the movement of which is opposed by a spring force. When th... | 03/08/1994 |
| 5125319 | Transport safety system in a rocket launcher A safety mounting system in a launching device for rockets also provides a safe rocket conveying device by virtue of an additional locking arrangement. The locking arrangement establishes a shape-mating connection between the rocket and a launch tube pref... | 06/30/1992 |
| 5109750 | Closed-breech missile and weapon system A lightweight reusable closed breech weapon system 116, for infantry in antiarmor or antipersonnel applications wherein offensive or defensive postures are required. The weapon system 116 comprises a two stage missile 92 adapted to be fired from a preload... | 05/05/1992 |
| 5098236 | Arrangement for bracing a load An arrangement for bracing a load in which a wedge is moved into frictional engagement between a mounting surface and a surface of the load. A spring biased rod is coupled to the wedge and moves it into and out of engagement with the mounting and load sur... | 03/24/1992 |
| 5094140 | Missile launcher assembly A missile launcher assembly for launching a missile from an airborne, shipborne, or ground-installed platform has a carriage mounted for limited forward and rearward movement on a track provided on the platform. The carriage supports the missile in fixed ... | 03/10/1992 |
| 5056407 | Rocket retainer in a launching device By the installation of elastic elements between a rocket and a retaining sleeve (or, respectively, a retaining sleeve and a launching device, or within a launching device), peak loads are reduced and breakage of a connecting member or, respectively, of th... | 10/15/1991 |
| 5025744 | Submarine torpedo tube axial weapon restrainer A submarine torpedo tube axial weapon restrainer for preventing a weapon m moving breechward in a torpedo tube once the weapon has been released for firing. An axial restrainer block is mounted within a housing on a wall of a torpedo tube. The block has ... | 06/25/1991 |
