Class 102/265 - Multiple mode fuzes

Subclass of Class 102 - Ammunition and explosives
Definition: Subject matter which includes a plurality of igniting devices
No. of patents: 32
Last issue date: 04/10/2012

Number	Title	Issue Date
8151708	Safe and arm mechanisms and methods for explosive devices A SAFE and ARM mechanism is includes an elongated casing having a first end and a second end. A high-G force firing pin is arranged relatively near to the first end and a low-G force firing pin is arranged relatively near to the second end. A detonator is arranged b...	04/10/2012
7748324	Method to ensure payload activation of ordnance A method to ensure payload activation of ordnance independently of a preset period of time including the steps of providing a power source to a clock, a detonator and a trigger circuit; the clock providing an initial count and a terminal count; the initial count pro...	07/06/2010
7600475	Multi-mode fuze A multi-mode fuze includes first and second microprocessors, the first microprocessor being connected to a resistor/capacitor oscillator and the second microprocessor being connected to a quartz crystal oscillator, the first and second microprocessors being connecte...	10/13/2009
7314004	Method for delayed detonation of a penetrating weapon and related apparatus and systems The present invention is directed to a system and a method for accurately locating a penetrating-type weapon within a shelter for detonation at a desired target site. The method includes detecting a deceleration threshold event indicative of the penetrating weapon i...	01/01/2008
6295932	Electronic safe arm and fire device An electronic safe arm & fire (ESAF) device has a common module and a pair of programmable devices that are readily configurable to different missile types. The ESAF device has a first static arming switch that is controlled by the first programmable devi...	10/02/2001
6257145	Pyrotechnical impact detonator A projectile includes a pyrotechnical detonation chain arranged to be ignited in response to a launching of the projectile. The chain includes two successive spaced-apart portions that are spaced apart to prevent ignition from being transferred therebetwe...	07/10/2001
6202532	Data exchange system and method for ammunition rounds In a weapons system of the type in which a round having a case is fired from a gun, the round including a fuze processor, the round further made up of a firing circuit having a resistor and also having two contacts in the case of the round, the gun having...	03/20/2001
6170377	Method and arrangement for programming shells A method for contactless inductive transmission of programming data to a programmable time fuse included in a shell for a single shot, semi-automatic, or fully automatic shell firing barrel weapon. While the shell is situated in a cartridge chamber of a b...	01/09/2001
6138547	Programmable barrel weapon A shell-firing barrel weapon system for a single shot, semi-automatic or fully automatic firing, including a rifled barrel comprising a programming member for programming with programming pulses fuses in shells fired from the weapon before or in conjuncti...	10/31/2000
6135028	Penetrating dual-mode warhead A penetrating, dual-mode warhead having soft target, surface burst mode and a hard target, penetrating mode is provided. The warhead has a cylindri outer fragmenting shell which contains an explosive surround. A long-rod penetrator with an explosive pay...	10/24/2000
5872324	Trimode fuze A trimode fuze is provided which comprises a combination of a standard dual ode fuze with the addition of a void sensing mechanism. The modified fuze provides detonation of a warhead under three distinct scenarios: impact upon a hard target with detonation...	02/16/1999
5841059	Projectile with an explosive load triggered by a target-sighting device The invention concerns projectiles having an explosive load generating splinter and/or a core and of which the operation is triggered by a fuse. This projectile is characterized in that the load comprises at least one direction of action and in that the f...	11/24/1998
5635667	Fuse plug pyrotechnic firing device A fuse plug pyrotechnic firing device includes a body, a pyrotechnic train, firing pin and a driving device. The body has an axis and a bore disposed along the axis. The pyrotechnic train is disposed along the axis and includes an upper part and a lower p...	06/03/1997
5309843	Warhead with a tandem charge A warhead which may be integrated, for example, in a bazooka, is capable of shooting through a wall protecting an enemy. For that purpose, a tandem charge includes a hollow charge which produces in the wall a firing passage for a follow-up charge. The fol...	05/10/1994
5147973	Multi-option fuze system A launchable a fin-stabilized round having an HE warhead that is fully telescoped in a cartridge case. The round has a forward, cone-shaped nose section, a base section with a booster cavity and a high-explosive (HE) cavity located therebetween. An HE cha...	09/15/1992
5105742	Fluid sensitive, polarity sensitive safety detonator A fluid sensitive, polarity sensitive safety detonator system for use in a perforating gun assembly is disclosed. The detonator system is housed within the perforating gun housing and is operatively connected to surface located detonating means. A non-ele...	04/21/1992
4934270	Low energy fuse multi-connector A multiconnector whereby a primary length of low energy fuse can be connected to a selected number of secondary lengths of low energy fuse has an inlet port into which an end of the primary length can be inserted and a number of outlet ports into which en...	06/19/1990
4920884	Selectable lightweight attack munition This portable munition system has multiple modes of operation with the sensor inputs, output actuator circuits, and timing requirements determined by the control electronics. A self-check is performed initially before the munition can be armed. An indicat...	05/01/1990
4784062	Fuze for a projectile-forming charge A fuze for a projectile-forming or fragment-forming, in essence, a spine or barb-forming charge, which affords that two detonating locations which are necessary for the splinter or fragment formation, are concurrently triggered in the region of the circum...	11/15/1988
4736682	Fuse for self-destroying shell A warhead having a longitudinal axis comprises a housing containing an explosive charge and an axially displaceable firing pin assembly. The latter has a hollow body, as well as an initial fuse, a final fuse and a pyrotechnical delay segment installed in ...	04/12/1988
4693180	Impact detonator with a detonator cap An impact or percussion detonator including a detonator cap which is piercable by a striker or firing pin actuated by a spring force from the rear end of the detonator, including a mechanical retarding or delay arrangement incorporating blocking members w...	09/15/1987
4619200	Impact ignition device for a plurality of stab type primers A multi-path impact type, inertia class, igniter for use with both rotating and non-rotating projectiles or warheads includes two or more stab type "firing pins" that are arranged in a plane which is at 90° to the center-line of the projectile. The firin...	10/28/1986
4363272	Device for an electric igniter An electric ignition device having a pyrotechnical delay portion and a pyrotechnical ignition portion enclosed in a container. A first conducting ignition element is supported adjacent the delay portion and a second conducting ignition element is supporte...	12/14/1982
4291627	Electrical fuze with a plurality of modes of operation A feature of this invention is the provision of a fuze having a plate which serves both as a full frontal area impact switch and an electrostatic sensor to provide detonation signals....	09/29/1981
4239005	Device for an electric igniter An electric ignition device having a pyrotechnical delay portion and a pyrotechnical ignition portion enclosed in a container. A first conducting ignition element is supported adjacent the delay portion and a second conducting ignition element is supporte...	12/16/1980
4237789	Programmable fuze for projectiles A fuze for projectiles having electronic circuitry therein for receiving radiated signals having a fusible link connected to the electronic circuitry for altering the operation of the electronic circuitry and a threshold detector for sensing the rupture o...	12/09/1980
4212246	Fuze electronic circuitry Electric circuitry for fuze mode selection and safe and arm function in an nti-ship guided missile is disclosed. Circuitry provides optional proximity fuze selection, and automatic proximity fuze lockout in case of direct target impact. Target proximity en...	07/15/1980
3980019	Adaptive ordnance system A system for selecting the mode of detonating a cluster warhead. The warh consists of a number of bomblets which are configured to be packaged into a warhead cannister. An explosive switch is initiated which permanently opens the dispersing circuit and p...	09/14/1976
3967557	Adjustable electrical time delay fuze An electrical time delay fuze for exploding a projectile in air over a tat comprises (1) a battery and voltage divider carried by the gun, (2) a firing circuit carried by the projectile including two capacitors initially connected in parallel with each o...	07/06/1976
3961578	Point-detonating projectile fuze A fuze for a spin-stabilized artillery projectile comprises a body includ: an ogive member containing point-detonating firing means, selectable for super-quick or delay firing; and a base member containing an inertial delay fuze operable by either direct...	06/08/1976
3956991	Optical, semi-active bomblet fuze A semiactive bomblet fuze having both contact and proximity fuze capability or a free-fall weapon, and utilizing both a gyro-rotor aligning fuze train and an optical lens for initiating a light sensitive explosive detonator....	05/18/1976
3948182	Semi-active electro-optical bomblet fuze A pressure-armed, semiactive bomblet fuze, having both contact and proxim-fuze capability for a free-fall weapon, and utilizing both a gyro aligning fuze train and a photocell transducer for directly initiating an electric detonator....	04/06/1976

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Class 102/265 - Multiple mode fuzes