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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8146499 | Method and system for activating the charge of a munition, munition fitted with a high precision activation device and target neutralisation system This invention relates to a method and a system for activating a munition charge. It also relates to a munition fitted with a high precision activation device. Finally, it relates to a system for neutralization of a target. A laser beam (21) is used fo... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8033221 | System and method for sensing proximity A system for detecting proximity to a target object. The novel system includes a detector adapted to receive a reflected electromagnetic beam from the target and a processor adapted to determine a distance to the target by measuring an angle of the reflected beam. T... | 10/11/2011 |
| 7673565 | Infra red proximity fuzes An infra-red proximity fuze system for a homing missile is provided that has Mercury Cadmium Telluride detector cells cooled to at least −40° C., and a frequency response range of 5-7 microns, so as to be sensitive to target skin radiation due to kinetic heating ... | 03/09/2010 |
| 7330242 | System for recording an object space A system for recording an object space has a opto-electronic distance sensor which uses a signal propagation time method, and a transmitter for transmitting optical, signals, as well as a receiver (E) for receiving optical signals, reflected by objects located in th... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7286213 | Processes and devices enabling the entry of a target into a zone to be detected A process to detect the entry of a target into a zone, such process wherein it has the following stages: an illuminating beam is projected in the direction of the target by at least one source, the beam reflected o... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7272293 | Device having a casing and /or interior acting as a communication bus between electronic components A device including: at least two electronic/electrical components; and a casing, the casing having at least a portion thereof acting as a communication bus for connecting the at least two electronic/electrical components. ... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7219589 | Bomb fuze event instrumentation An assembly for indicating when a transient electronic event has occurred on a mobile platform is provided. The assembly includes a housing and a flash-producing device that communicates with the mobile platform and produces a flash approximately when the event occu... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7213517 | Device for a proximity-fuzed unit ammunition A proximity-fuzed ammunition unit (1) that can approach a target and where during approach the proximity fuze function effects or gives rise to a voltage pulse pattern that is dependent on objects located along the flight path of the ammunition unit on its ap... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7174835 | Covert tracer round A covert tracer round has an infrared emitter of radiation mounted to its front, side or back. The radiation (which may be coherent or incoherent) is detected by a sensor that displays an image of the target and the beam. The sensor receives the beam directly if the... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7114428 | Active armor protection system for armored vehicles A sensor system for defending armored vehicles against projectiles through the use of active armor. A thermal sensor detects a projectile's presence, and a laser proximity sensor determines its location. A doppler sensor distinguishes between threatening and nonthre... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7089865 | Bullet The present invention relates to a hollow bullet for a light weapon which comprises within said hollow: (a) At least one proximity sensor at the front portion of the bullet for sensing an object, and for providing a sensing indication of a proximity object to a cont... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7057567 | Projectile comprising a reception antenna for a satellite navigation receiver A projectile (12) carries a combination antenna (21), whose tuning corresponds to both the fundamental frequency of the radar (17) of a proximity fuse and the third harmonic of the carrier frequency of a satellite navigation receiver (20)... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7048384 | Multiple scene projection system A projection system for presenting infrared scenes having biological and chemical agents, simulants and objects such as battlefield items. The generated scenes are primarily for the evaluation of infrared sensors, cameras and stand-off detectors. The system may have... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7017496 | Kinetic energy rod warhead with imploding charge for isotropic firing of the penetrators A kinetic energy rod warhead with imploding charges for isotropic firing of penetrators including a hull, a core in the hull including a plurality of individual penetrators, explosive charge sections in the hull about the core, and a detonator for each explosive cha... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7009167 | Method of adjusting an optronic fuse system A method of adjusting the sensitivity of stabilizing an optronic fuse system, which includes a controller, and, as a receiver, an avalanche photodiode (APD). In order to avoid adjustment of an analog electronic system with potentiometers, laser trimming or individua... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6973878 | Warhead with aligned projectiles A kinetic energy rod warhead with aligned projectiles includes a projectile core in a hull including a plurality of individual projectiles and an explosive charge in the hull about the core. The individual projectiles are aligned when the explosive charge deploys th... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6948898 | Alignment of semiconductor wafers and other articles A wafer or some other article is aligned while being held by an end-effector. ... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6943873 | Fiber optical laser detection and ranging system One aspect of the invention relates to a laser ranging system. In this version of the invention, a guided missile is provided with laser that directs laser radiation in the general direction of a target that is subsequently reflected from the target back to the miss... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6935830 | Alignment of semiconductor wafers and other articles A wafer or some other article is aligned while being held by an end-effector. ... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6931994 | Tandem warhead A tandem warhead for destroying a target, the tandem warhead including a kinetic energy rod section with a plurality of lengthy individual projectiles, a blast fragmentation section deployable proximate the target, and a guidance subsystem for deploying the projecti... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6922059 | Electric field sensor The invention is a detection system and in one embodiment uses inexpensive, miniaturized sensors for detecting electric field (E-field) disturbances. Such sensors are easily and covertly deployable and have low power consumption. The devices may incorporate visual o... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6920827 | Vehicle-borne system and method for countering an incoming threat A vehicle-borne system for countering an incoming threat, the system including a sensing device configured to sense an incoming threat, and an active protection system including a maneuverable interceptor incorporating a plurality of kinetic energy rods and an aimab... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6919840 | Integration of a semi-active laser seeker into the DSU-33 proximity sensor A proximity sensor for use with a guidance system of a smart bomb including a ranging radar proximity sensor configured for mounting on a smart bomb and a radome connected to the ranging radar proximity sensor. A laser radiation sensor system is attached to the prox... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6901864 | Method for speed compensation of a shaped charge jet, and missile The present invention relates to a method for attacking a target by means of a missile (1) with at least one shaped charge, the direction of action of which differs from the direction of flight of the missile, and to a missile (1) comprising at least o... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6892644 | Projectile having a casing and/or interior acting as a communication bus between electronic components A projectile including: at least two electronic or electrical components; and a casing, the casing having at least a portion thereof acting as a communication bus for connecting the at least two electronic/electrical components. The projectile casing can further hav... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6874402 | Projectile and method for producing it A projectile, having a casing, a projectile base, which closes the casing off at the rear, a receiver coil for receiving electromagnetic signals, an energy source which is put into contact with the receiver coil, and a logic module. The casing is made from a plastic... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6817296 | Imaging-infrared skewed cone fuze A fuzing system for non-spinning or substantially non-spinning weapons is implemented by means of wide angle optics providing at least forward-hemisphere coverage, an array of infrared detectors and a microprocessor for image and data processing, aim-point selection... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6705230 | Active optical side-looking fuze An active optical fuze employing side looking, narrow beams. The beams never have anything below the roll stabilized missile in their field of view. Fog and cloud discrimination circuitry is included in the fuze. Detonation of the warhead occurs when either beam int... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6664915 | Identification friend or foe system including short range UV shield An identification friend or foe system for use by a weapon to determine whether a target that has been selected is a friendly target comprises a signal source attached to the target and arranged to radiate encrypted signals. A detection system attached to... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6615734 | Munition article with antenna for satellite navigation A munition article is to be provided with an antenna which, by virtue of a characteristic which is uniform all around, permits interference-free reception of items of satellite navigation information, even if in the manner of an artillery projectile it is... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6591753 | Propellant device for pipe weapons or ballistic projection A propellant device of consisting of a compact charge and a firing system for pipe weapons or ballistic drives is proposed. At least one electromagnetic radiation absorbing medium, e.g. carbon black, is dispersed in the compact charge and can be activated... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6584906 | Warhead triggering in target-tracking guided missiles The invention relates to a method and a device for triggering a warhead in a target-tracking guided missile. The guided missile has an impact fuse and a proximity fuse for triggering detonation of the warhead. The invention triggers the warhead such that ... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6565036 | Technique for improving accuracy of high speed projectiles A system for guiding projectiles to a target. More particularly, a system for the guidance of projectiles toward a target using a photo detector array (18) and an arrangement of single use thrusters (22). The system is capable of guiding projectile to tar... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6504601 | Laser range measuring device for a fuse A laser radar-proximity fuse with a laser-range measuring device and mask or camouflage discrimination, wherein for the initiation of the fuse, is no longer triggered at the beginning rather but at the end of an echo pulse configuration, even though its c... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6480140 | Apparatus and method for providing a deception response system The present invention is to a method and system for providing protection from an EMS-targeted weapon by providing an appropriate spoofed EMS signal to cause an EMS-targeted weapon to determine an apparent object distance sufficiently close to the EMS-base... | 11/12/2002 |
| 6460460 | Laser-activated grenade with agile target effects A laser activated grenade is provided which includes a controllable laser source activated at specific times to generate radiation pulses. An energetic material within the grenade is ignited upon delivery of the generated radiation pulses. A propellant ch... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6389974 | Passive doppler fuze A passive proximity fuze. The inventive fuze (10) is adapted to be mounted on a munition (11) and includes a receiver (16) adapted to lock on to a signal transmitted by a target transmitter (12). The receiver (16) detects a Doppler shift in the signal as ... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6279478 | Imaging-infrared skewed-cone fuze A fuzing system for non-spinning or substantially non-spinning weapons is implemented by means of wide angle optics providing at least forward-hemisphere coverage, an array of infrared detectors and a microprocessor for image and data processing, aim-poin... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6271464 | Electronic magnetic interference and radio frequency interference protection of airborne missile electronics using conductive plastics A detector assembly which includes an electrically conductive, two-piece, molded plastic housing including a relatively rigid bulkhead portion having a groove and a second dome portion having a sidewall extending over an adjacent bulkhead portion. The dom... | 08/07/2001 |
| 6227114 | Select trigger and detonation system using an optical fiber The invention provides a select trigger or detonation system featuring an optical source, an optical fiber, one or more optical couplers and one or more light trigger or detonation devices. The an optical source provides an optical signal containing infor... | 05/08/2001 |
