Class 114/21.2 - With remote control

Subclass of Class 114 - Ships
Definition: Subject matter wherein means are provided for controlling
No. of patents: 31
Last issue date: 08/18/2009

Number	Title	Issue Date
7574971	Torpedo mounted dispenser incorporating a shock mount bumper A torpedo tail mounted dispenser (TMD) for deploying an elongated, flexible article generally along a deployment axis, which includes a receptacle for storing the article in a multiple-turn, multiple-layer configuration about the deployment axis in a storage volume....	08/18/2009
7270069	Torpedo mounted dispenser The present invention is a dispenser mounted on the aft section of a torpedo for deploying an elongated, flexible article along a deployment axis. There is a molded elastomeric encasement over the exterior perimeter of the outer weldment of the dispenser for providi...	09/18/2007
7013827	Multipurpose underwater vehicle for carrying diverse payloads and method of using same An underwater vehicle includes an elongate body defining a longitudinal channel and having a waterproof interior with a processor operably connected to a memory in the interior, a payload holder in the channel for releasably securing a payload, and a communication p...	03/21/2006
6923105	Gun-armed countermeasure A device for countermeasuring an underwater target is provided. The device generally comprises a module having inflatable buoyancy chambers that allow the module to hover at a desired water depth, at least one acoustic array to detect the underwater target, a propul...	08/02/2005
6910658	Underwater detection system An anti-torpedo torpedo having laser homing head, the torpedo being launched from a parent vessel or platform which itself houses the expensive to replace, the bulky, or the high power consuming parts of the laser, said parts being optically connected to an optical ...	06/28/2005
6651004	Guidance system A method and apparatus for directing a pursuing vehicle, such as a torpedo, on an intercept trajectory from a launching vehicle to a target vehicle with evasion capabilities. The guidance system bases a solution on vectors on a first Cartesian coordinate ...	11/18/2003
6584924	Apparatus for controlling pressure recovery An apparatus for controlling fluid pressure recovery includes an elongated housing having an opening at a first end thereof, an opening at a second end thereof, an inner peripheral surface, and a fluid flow passageway therethrough. The apparatus further i...	07/01/2003
6502522	Coil restraint device A coil restraint device for a torpedo mounted dispenser of a torpedo assembly is disclosed. The torpedo assembly includes at least a torpedo body, a longitudinal propulsion shaft housed within the torpedo body, and a torpedo mounted dispenser connected to...	01/07/2003
6499417	Torpedo mounted dispenser for a coil of flex hose and control wire A torpedo mounted dispenser for a coil of flex hose and control wire includes a rigid shell round in widthwise cross section, and a circular shock mount disposed centrally of the shell, the shell and the shock mount defining an annular chamber therebetwee...	12/31/2002
6112667	Underwater mine placement system A mine placement system is provided for determining mine launch parameters ased on launcher vehicle position, speed, and direction and on latitude. The system includes an input module for receiving launcher vehicle position, speed, and direction having a s...	09/05/2000
5844159	Method and system for destroying submerged objects, in particular submerged mines The invention consists, after launching (1) a vehicle (9), in guiding (2) the vehicle (9) towards the mine (5; 6) by means of a sonar coupled to a tactical control station (12) of a hunter (8), fulfilling the functions of classification and permanent moni...	12/01/1998
5786545	Unmanned undersea vehicle with keel-mounted payload deployment system An unmanned undersea vehicle system comprises a remote-controlled, unmanned ndersea vehicle and a mother vehicle interconnected by a communication link. The unmanned undersea vehicle includes a weapon compartment and a control element. Within the weapon co...	07/28/1998
5749312	System for deploying weapons carried in an annular configuration in a UUV An unmanned undersea vehicle system includes a remote-controlled, unmanned ndersea vehicle and a mother vehicle interconnected by a communication link. The unmanned undersea vehicle includes a weapon compartment, an erectable observation mast and a control...	05/12/1998
5698817	Unmanned undersea weapon deployment structure with cylindrical payload deployment system An unmanned undersea vehicle system includes a remote-controlled, unmanned ndersea vehicle and a mother vehicle interconnected by a communication link. The unmanned undersea vehicle includes a weapon compartment and a control element. Within the weapon com...	12/16/1997
5690041	Unmanned undersea vehicle system for weapon deployment An unmanned undersea vehicle system comprises a remote-controlled, unmanned ndersea vehicle and a mother vehicle interconnected by a communication link. The unmanned undersea vehicle includes a weapon compartment, an erectable observation mast and a contro...	11/25/1997
5686694	Unmanned undersea vehicle with erectable sensor mast for obtaining position and environmental vehicle status In brief summary, the invention provides an unmanned undersea vehicle sys comprising a mother vehicle and a daughter unmanned undersea vehicle. The unmanned undersea vehicle has an erectable observation mast for obtaining environmental information. A com...	11/11/1997
5678785	Fiber-optic cable dispenser and remotely controlled vehicle using same Fiber-optic cable is wound on a cylindrical bobbin without adhesive and is situated in the vehicle so that the cable, attached to a relatively stationary control computer station, is pulled freely off of the bobbin as the vehicle, such as a missile or tor...	10/21/1997
5675117	Unmanned undersea weapon deployment structure with cylindrical payload configuration An unmanned undersea vehicle system includes an axi-symmetrical cylindricy-shaped self-propelled undersea deployment vehicle of predetermined diameter having an amidships undersea weapon bay. The amidships undersea weapon bay includes a number of weapon ...	10/07/1997
5675116	Unmanned undersea vehicle including keel-mounted payload deployment arrangement with payload compartment flooding arrangement to maintain axi-symmetrical mass distribution An unmanned undersea vehicle system comprises an axi-symmetrical cylindrily-shaped self-propelled undersea deployment vehicle of predetermined diameter, the undersea deployment vehicle having an amidships undersea weapon compartment. The weapon compartme...	10/07/1997
5646366	Underwater defense system A communications system of an underwater defense system is decoupled from unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) when the UUV is deployed under the surface of the water. A housing attached to the UUV has a communications wire spooled therein with a first end ...	07/08/1997
5637826	Method and apparatus for optimal guidance A system for guiding a steerable object, such as a torpedo, from a launch te, such as a submarine, to a contact or target. The system generates two distinct sets of guidance commands. One set is based upon a guidance command model that is selected to be t...	06/10/1997
5450805	Warhead influence An active electromagnetic influence firing system has transmitter coils and eceiver coils mounted on a single warhead section. One set of receiver coils has vertical look capability for detecting surface ships and another set has 360° look capability for ...	09/19/1995
5442358	Imaging lidar transmitter downlink for command guidance of underwater vehicle An underwater maneuverable vehicle is presented which carries an explosive charge and can be used for immediate removal or destruction of various menaces to navigation and other underwater hazards. The battery powered vehicle is air dropped from a platfor...	08/15/1995
5367501	Dual-frequency sonar system A dual frequency, polymer hydrophone, array for a submersible vehicle is closed. A mid-frequency transducer array is employed in the forward end of a submersible vehicle. Between the mid-frequency array and a nose portion of the submersible vehicle is a ...	11/22/1994
5301166	Remote control command system A remote control system protected against enemy take-over and particularly uited for the undersea control of acoustic decays and torpedoes. System includes dual electronics systems. Command signal includes plurality of frequencies which disable one of dual...	04/05/1994
5248978	Underwater guide vehicle for removal of submerged and floating navigational hazards An underwater maneuverable vehicle is presented which carries an explosive charge and can be used for immediate removal or destruction of various menaces to navigation and other underwater hazards. The battery powered vehicle is air dropped from a platfor...	09/28/1993
5241314	Image lidar transmitter downlink for command guidance of underwater vehicle An underwater maneuverable vehicle is presented which carries an explosive charge and can be used for immediate removal or destruction of various menaces to navigation and other underwater hazards. The battery powered vehicle is air dropped from a platfor...	08/31/1993
5229541	Torpedo safety system A safety system for deterring a homing missile from attacking its launching ehicle whereby the launching vessel is enabled to alter the course and neutralize the detonator of the weapon....	07/20/1993
5099746	Method and device for discovering and destructing submarine vessels from an aircraft The invention relates to a method for locating and destructing submarine vehicles from airborne vehicles disposed above the water surface, wherein a device (10) suspended from said airborne vehicle comprises sensing means (14) scanning generally in the ho...	03/31/1992
5012717	Air-to-subsurface missile system The invention is an air-to-subsurface missile system which has an acoustic oming torpedo and a directional sonobuoy held in the missile behind the torpedo by a cowling means which includes fins for aerodynamic stability. When the missile reaches the desire...	05/07/1991
4680584	Acoustic prelaunch weapon communication system The transmission of prelaunch weapon communication in a submarine is accoished without the use of an umbilical cord. Acoustic transducers transmit and receive acoustic data through water in place of the umbilical cord. The data transmitted through the wa...	07/14/1987

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