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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7258458 | Automatic base-mounted container illuminator The Automatic Base-Mounted Container Illuminator is a new and improved illumination device for use and attachment on the base of a liquid container. The Illuminator attaches to the container due to a high level of friction between the outer surface of the container ... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7255044 | Projectile having circumferential members for varying a base cone angle of the projectile as a function of speed A method for enhancing an aerodynamic performance of an unmanned projectile. The method including at least one of the following: (a) morphing a cross-sectional shape of the projectile after launch thereof; (b) morphing a longitudinal shape of the projectile after la... | 08/14/2007 |
| 6941850 | Self-contained airborne smart weapon umbilical control cable An umbilical cable for delivering electrical signals between an aircraft and a smart weapon carried by the aircraft. The umbilical cable includes cabling comprising a plurality of conductive wires, a first connector provided on one end of the cabling and configured ... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6923123 | Methods and apparatus for increasing aerodynamic performance of projectiles A method for enhancing an aerodynamic performance of an unmanned projectile. The method including at least one of the following: (a) morphing a cross-sectional shape of the projectile after launch thereof; (b) morphing a longitudinal shape of the projectile after la... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6622605 | Fail safe arming unit mechanism A zero retention force arming apparatus and method used in conjunction with bomb racks, aircraft pylon, or other weapons release systems that use weapons which are armed by the pulling of a lanyard that provides for fail safe operation. The apparatus and ... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6584880 | Electronically controlled arming unit An electronically controlled arming unit including a logic circuit that is driven by the pre-existing weapons system signals to control a lanyard locking unit, thus removing the need for an external force to operate the arming unit. The electronically con... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6536347 | Time delay latch device A time delay latch device of the arming assembly of a delay fuze which replaces the current system in support of the U.S. Navy Mine Clearing Program. The time delay mechanism is a mechanical run-away escapement having a one-half pound release force that u... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6289817 | Remote controlled payload delivery A radio frequency receiver, in response to input command signals from some remote source, initiates electrical powering of an electronic firing circuit through which electric pulses are generated and fed through a power cable to impulse cartridges at the ... | 09/18/2001 |
| 6253681 | Securing device for attaching a stabilizing band to air-dropped ammunition An air-dropped ammunition includes an ammunition body having a rearward portion; a firing pin accommodated in the rearward portion; a stabilizing band being received in a folded state at least partially in the rearward portion of the ammunition body; and ... | 07/03/2001 |
| 5983771 | Interface for digital data transfer between a missile and a launcher Contactless data transfer devices are provided as an interface for the digital data transfer between a missile and a launcher in which the missile is accomodated.... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5821447 | Safety and arming device A safety and arming device interconnecting a bomb with a target detector ures safe mine laying deployment thereof through a detonation explosive train that is armed in delayed response to payout of a lanyard under enablement control exercised by a hydrod... | 10/13/1998 |
| 5305676 | Low retention force release and arming mechanism for ordinance devices A release and arming mechanism for an ordnance device having an arming block, a pair of opposed jaws pivotally mounted to the arming block, and a solenoid that, when energized, holds the jaws in a closed position around an arming wire. A release lanyard c... | 04/26/1994 |
| 5052271 | Arming device for munitions An arming device and a related method of operation are provided which selectively allow a munition to be discharged in a safe or an armed condition upon interaction with release and arming wires connected to the munition. The device includes a housing wit... | 10/01/1991 |
| 5042357 | Pyrofuze aircraft ordnance arming system A pyrofuze ordnance arming system, for air delivered ordnance, which provs a removable physical barrier to prevent the premature operation of ordnance device arming activation systems. An electrothermally initiated, alloyably removable pyrofuze pin exten... | 08/27/1991 |
| 5036769 | Pyrofuze pin for ordnance activation An electrically controllable "Pyrofuze" pin device for ordnance device acation which functionally replaces the mechanical barrier and arming wire or other rigid and removable means used to provide ordnance device activation. The device includes a "Pyrofu... | 08/06/1991 |
| 5003861 | Safety device for releasable charges The invention concerns a safety device positioned on a charge releasable from a carrier that, firstly prevents the untimely activation of the charge when this charge is hooked on beneath the carrier and, secondly, makes it possible to know whether any att... | 04/02/1991 |
| 4989492 | Safety device for releasable airborne charge The disclosure concerns the field of charges releasable from an aircraft to which they are fixed and, particularly, the keel beam safety device that prevents the activation of the charge when it is hooked on beneath the aircraft. A mechanical safety devic... | 02/05/1991 |
| 4987820 | Arming unit An arming unit is used on an aircraft to control the arming of a store (20) containing explosive on its release from the aircraft so that the store is not armed until after its release and after it has travelled a predetermined distance away from the airc... | 01/29/1991 |
| 4960032 | Apparatus for locking and unlocking a safety for subammunition bodies An apparatus for locking and unlocking a safety for subammunition bodies is part of and mounted in a subammunition container secured to a carrier such as an aircraft body. The subammunition container is permanently attached to the carrier and not intended... | 10/02/1990 |
| 4936187 | Wire-free arming system for an aircraft-delivered bomb A system for wire-free arming of a bomb releasably carried by an aircraft mb rack includes an emitter circuit mounted on the bomb rack, and an electrical power generator circuit, a detector circuit, and an arming circuit mounted on the bomb. The emitter c... | 06/26/1990 |
| 4923148 | Apparatus for stowing and deploying stores from air and marine craft Apparatus for stowing and deploying stores from air and marine craft (FIG. 2) in which the stores 28 are stowed on a modular stowage structure, such as pallets 32, with releasable locking devices 10 securing the pallets to the craft. Further releasable lo... | 05/08/1990 |
| 4882970 | Motion translator A motion translating device for receiving a force input from one direction nd translating it mechanically by combined linear and rotational components into a resultant motion is a different direction. The apparatus consists of a slotted frame member having... | 11/28/1989 |
| 4874145 | Missile air inlet cover retractor system To effectively recover and stow hardware items from air launched missiles, a housing containing a rotor is mounted on the launching aircraft. The housing has a suitable opening and recess so that a lanyard can connect such hardware items as the missile ai... | 10/17/1989 |
| 4867035 | Activating device with safety system for a charge releasable from a carrier A charge releasable from a carrier, such as a charge having to be activated at the moment of release, is provided with an activating device with a safety system to prevent its untimely activation. The triggering means are activated by means of the activat... | 09/19/1989 |
| 4811470 | Safety clip with controlled release force A safety clip (20) for an ordnance munitions device (10) is fabricated from a wire of resilient material. The clip includes a straight leg (22) having a free locking end (24), an attachment loop (26) carrying a pull ring (27), a back portion (28) having a... | 03/14/1989 |
| 4754686 | Device for retaining or releasing a wire for arming a projectile fuse A device for retaining or releasing a wire for arming projectile fuses is provided, including a hook which retains the ring of the arming wire when the electromagnet acts, against the return action of a spring, through the mobile armature connected to the... | 07/05/1988 |
| 4706541 | Device for retaining and releasing a wire for arming bomb fuses A device for retaining and releasing a wire ensuring the arming of bomb fuses comprising a practically rectilinear lever pivoting on a fixed pin and ensuring the kinematic connection between a finger and retaining the ring of the arming wire by a pivot pi... | 11/17/1987 |
| 4682529 | Modular devices for loading cartridges on board aircraft A modular device for loading cartridges on board aircraft is provided equipped with pyrotechnique cartridges with electric detonator, formed from a combination of elements of small volume and low weight comprising a case means enclosing cartridges whose b... | 07/28/1987 |
| 4682530 | Airborne stores arming trigger unit and method of preventing undesired arming An arming trigger unit having a retractable member for selectively retaining or releasing an arming wire of a store which retractable member is, after having been released, retained in its release position by a safety member. Further, such safety member e... | 07/28/1987 |
| 4658698 | Safety device for preventing an airborne charge from being armed A safety device for preventing an airborne charge (1) from being armed prior to being dropped, said charge being armed by a draw wire (4) connected to the aircraft applying traction to an arming cable (3) connected to the charge. The safety device compris... | 04/21/1987 |
| 4632010 | AIRBOC chaff deployment system An AIRBOC chaff deployment apparatus comprising a canister with a wind flap ttached externally to the canister and connected to a drogue chute that is housed inside the canister. The drogue chute is situated atop a main chute that is atop a release mechani... | 12/30/1986 |
| 4567809 | Velocity sensitive safety link apparatus In combination with an actuable means which is adapted to be actuated by the unlocking of an initiation means connected thereto. A velocity sensitive safety link means for connecting a lanyard to said initiation means.... | 02/04/1986 |
| 4528890 | Airborne stores arming trigger unit A stores arming trigger unit for use in airborne launching of stores and including improved means for selection of armed or unarmed launch modes. Such improved means consists of an axially shiftable elongated shaft which is normally biased into a safe lau... | 07/16/1985 |
| 4520711 | Loop retention device for hook operated bomb arming solenoids A loop retention device for hook operated bomb arming solenoids (13) in which when effecting unarmed release a telescopic plunger (4-6) is displaced by spring means (14) when the bomb release hooks (3) move including the armature (12) of the solenoid (13)... | 06/04/1985 |
| 4487102 | Stowage pack for controlled bomb/mine lanyard payout A stowage pack containing a lanyard is disclosed for use on military airct to provide for arming and safe release of bombs and mines (stores) and for opening of stabilizing and drag fins. The stowage pack is connected with a shackle on board the aircraft and ... | 12/11/1984 |
| 4479417 | Missile launcher module in particular for aircraft, with general reversible safety device A standard launcher module for various missiles, in particular flares, comprises a flat wall forming a base, provided with male engagement members. In the position engaged on the support incorporated in the aircraft, a connector is active. Provided in a c... | 10/30/1984 |
| 4478127 | Bomb saddle interface module The invention relates to an electrical mechanical interfacing device for e and arm fuze systems of different stores such that a variable electrical and mechanical connecting capability is provided for different aircraft requirements.... | 10/23/1984 |
| 4467695 | Safe jettison device for aircraft stores A safe jettison device for aircraft stores is used to avoid unintentional ming of aircraft stores when they are jettisoned vice intentionally dropped. A coil is inserted in a conduit which prevents removal of the arming line unless the coil is skewed by a... | 08/28/1984 |
| 4440060 | Acceleration actuated lanyard device The lanyard that is pulled by a parachute to ignite a flare is cut and a safety coupling inserted. One end of the lanyard is fastened to a small housing that holds a shear pin and a much heavier, acceleration-actuated pin. The other end of the lanyard for... | 04/03/1984 |
| 4407180 | Aircraft load lock, especially bomb lock including central operating means The present load lock secures loads, such as containers, or weapons, such bombs, to an aircraft thereby using a single or multiple point suspension system while simultaneously clawing or clamping the load to prevent it from undesired movements. The clawi... | 10/04/1983 |
