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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 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 |
| 7336196 | Audio visual homing marker An audio visual homing marker includes a shock-resistant housing with a power supply, audio speaker and LED array inside the housing. A power switch is attached to the housing and the power supply. The housing includes a plurality of bulkheads that create a pluralit... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7207254 | Launching of missiles A missile launcher comprising a canister for housing a missile and piston based launcher, the piston being arrested in the tube after launch of the missile. ... | 04/24/2007 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7025254 | Non-visually identifiable fishing gear A non-visual identification apparatus includes aquatic gear. At least one water-resistant device is joined with the aquatic gear. The water-resistant device stores information. A reader is provided that is capable of non-visually reading the information stored by th... | 04/11/2006 |
| 6969223 | Pipe handling apparatus A pipe handling apparatus for transporting pipe between a position adjacent a pipe storage rack and a rig floor elevated above the pipe storage rack is provided. The pipe handling apparatus includes a support frame, substantially horizontally disposed platform suppo... | 11/29/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6230604 | Concentric canister launcher A canister for launching a missile having a cylindrical outer tube with a hemispherical head releaseably secured to its lower end connected through stiffeners to an inner tubular member to form a passage for the gases generated when the missile is fired. ... | 05/15/2001 |
| 5942713 | High missile packing density launching system A multiple missile launcher has a plurality of canister holding chambers. Each canister includes a standard connector for connection by a standard cable to a missile launch sequencer. Each canister is loaded with four missiles. The cable has more than eno... | 08/24/1999 |
| 5936188 | Missile with a safe rocket ignition system A rocket ignition system adapted for use with a missile having a rocket motor is provided. The rocket ignition system comprises (a) a first circuit for detecting an optical impulse and providing a first signal in response thereto; (b) a second circuit for... | 08/10/1999 |
| 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 |
| 5872326 | Apparatus for triggering an avalanche or the like Avalanches, such as snow avalanches, are triggered with an explosive char The charge is propelled into a potential avalanche slope and detonated therein. The explosive charge is first located in a tube which is closed at one end and which also houses a p... | 02/16/1999 |
| 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 |
| 5542334 | Missile launch safety enhancement apparatus A missile launch safety enhancement apparatus (135) for inhibiting the launch sequence of a missile launched from an aircraft-based or land vehicle-based missile launch system. The apparatus (135) incorporates means for producing a prefire signal (102a). ... | 08/06/1996 |
| 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 |
| 5525970 | Safety system and technique for multi-aperture optical systems A safety system and technique for multi-aperture optical systems such as TOW missile system that protects against the inadvertent activation of system function and warning the user that the system function is not ready for activation. The electrical tri... | 06/11/1996 |
| 5461812 | Method and apparatus for a weapon firing safety system This invention teaches a novel method of safeguarding and protecting a weapon from being accidentally fired or misused by an unauthorized person. Without a verified pre-registration signal, an arming safety solenoid remains in a fail-safe position, preven... | 10/31/1995 |
| 5433132 | Electromagnetic radiation resistant missile launching system A missile and launcher system that shields a missile from external electromagnetic radiation. Shielding is accomplished by separating the shielding system of the missile from the shielding system of its launcher system. Unique and separate shielding of th... | 07/18/1995 |
| 5390581 | Marker beacon case A multifunctional case that is suitable for storing, carrying or launching marker beacon. The launching could be in a dense jungle to place the marker beacon atop tree branches to make it visible from the air, or the case may be adapted for a launching at... | 02/21/1995 |
| 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 |
| 5239909 | Missile weapon system A missile is housed in a launcher from which it is launched by efflux gases from a thrust motor of the missile. A closure device is secured by retaining screws in a position in which it closes off the rear end of the missile and embodies a thrust generati... | 08/31/1993 |
| 5206450 | Multi-missile canister gas management system An exhaust gas management system for missile launch arrangements which incorporates multiple launch cells exhausting into a common plenum. The system provides a flow passage configuration with a transition section that permits rocket exhaust flow gas to e... | 04/27/1993 |
| 5198610 | System and method for quenching a firing condition A system and method for suppressing heat around a missile housed in a canister during a restrained firing condition is provided. A missile canister has a hollow wall and an inner side provided with a plurality of dispensing holes. A coolant reservoir comm... | 03/30/1993 |
| 5194688 | Apparatus for limiting recirculation of rocket exhaust gases during missile launch A convoluted fan structure is provided along the bottom surface of each diagonal segment of a petal-formed aft cover for a missile canister. As the cover petals open under influence of rocket exhaust impingement on the cover, the fan structures cover the ... | 03/16/1993 |
| 5162605 | Self-activated rocket launcher cell closure A structural arrangement is provided in conjunction with the upper closure of a missile cell which, upon launch of the missile, generates a rarefaction wave which assists in closing the bottom closure of the missile cell. As a result, reverse flow of exha... | 11/10/1992 |
| 5136922 | Self-actuating rocket chamber closures for multi-missile launch cells An exhaust gas management system for missile launch arrangements having multiple launch cells exhausting into a common plenum includes automatic aft closure members which serve to close off the flow passages to inactive cells while providing an open passa... | 08/11/1992 |
| 5031537 | Electrical timing arrangements and methods A circuit arrangement for electrically firing a load, such as the rocket motor of a projectile, at a predetermined time after it has been ejected from a predetermined path (such as the barrel of a gun) comprises a capacitor which is charged up through bor... | 07/16/1991 |
| 4716808 | Mechanical launch sequencer for a missile Apparatus for sequencing the release of a missile from its launch apparatus, the unlocking of the missile's warhead fuze pre-launch safety lock, and the ignition of the missile's rocket motor. A cylindrical block having a radial passageway is situated bet... | 01/05/1988 |
| 4686884 | Gas management deflector Pivotable deflector panels are installed in the transition sections between a plurality of rocket storage and launch chambers and a lower plenum or manifold chamber which is provided to dispose of the exhaust gases from missile firings. The deflector pane... | 08/18/1987 |
| 4683798 | Gas management transition device A transition region for a missile launch chamber providing a smooth transition from a generally square cross-section chamber in which a missile is stored and launched to a round exit opening of the chamber which connects with an exhaust manifold or plenum... | 08/04/1987 |
| 4597261 | Thermally actuated rocket motor safety system A thermally actuated rocket motor safety system has a fire temperature pyrotechnic sensor which ignites a gas generator (30) which drives piston (38) to the left. Firing pin (40) strikes the primer in transfer booster assembly (42). The transfer booster a... | 07/01/1986 |
| 4519291 | Locking device for air-to-air guided missiles An air-to-air guided missile with solid propellant rocket motor is retained by a locking device having a blocking device during a predeterminable delay time after the rocket motor has been fired. Thereby, at high altitude or with a high speed, such a prop... | 05/28/1985 |
| 4455916 | Armament shorting arrangement A rocket propelled missile round prepackaged in an environmentally sealed d electromagnetic interference protected container is adapted to be loaded into the rear of a portable hand-held launch tube for launching. The prepackaged round container is provid... | 06/26/1984 |
| 4453449 | Holding apparatus A holddown apparatus having a sleeve with a plurality of fingers, the reactive length of which is varied in order to provide any predetermined engaging and release force to detents which engage a groove in a shaft that is attached to a missile to form a p... | 06/12/1984 |
| 4442666 | Fuel fire resistant motor The invention describes a rocket motor having a thermal barrier around a sile casing with gaps along the side to permit initial burning on the outer portion of the grain at rupture of the casing and venting prior to burning over the inner bore to avoid e... | 04/17/1984 |
| 4433606 | Tandem rocket launcher A tandem rocket launcher is provided by mounting plural rockets in an elongated launch tube with associated guide and launch equipment for each rocket. A conical shield is placed between the rockets which deflects exhaust gases generated by firing the for... | 02/28/1984 |
| 4373420 | Combustion suppressor Method and apparatus for preventing combustion of exhaust gases in rocket launch systems using a plurality of launch tubes connected to a plenum including pressure sensors in each launch tube, a control system sensitive to atmospheric pressure and launch ... | 02/15/1983 |
| 4372212 | Composite safe and arming mechanism for guided missile An electro-mechanical mechanism is disclosed which controls safety-armingring of an air-launched missile's rocket motor and safety-arming of the warhead. The mechanism has an out-of-line safety pyrotechnic design to maintain the electric firing circuits ... | 02/08/1983 |
| 4342252 | Tandem rocket launcher A tandem rocket launcher is provided by mounting plural rockets in an elongated launch tube with associated guide and launch equipment for each rocket. A conical shield is placed between the rockets which deflects exhaust gases generated by firing the for... | 08/03/1982 |
