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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8181561 | Explosive decompression propulsion system A projectile propulsion system includes a launch tube, multiphase material, and a membrane. The launch tube has an interior cavity, the multiphase material disposed therein. The launch tube also has an opening to receive the multiphase material. The membrane seals t... | 05/22/2012 |
| 7954412 | Launch tube protective cover A launch tube protective cover for mounting to a launch tube including a projectile. The launch tube protective cover is arranged for protecting the interior of the launch tube from external environment. The launch tube protective cover includes a flexible rippable ... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7685920 | Article comprising a canister closure with pressure-pulse release The illustrative embodiment of the present invention is a launch system that includes a closure that, in use, is attached to one or both ends of a missile canister. The closure is blown off of the canister before there is any contact between it and the nose of the m... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7624669 | Apparatus comprising a passively-actuated snubber A passively-actuated apparatus for providing shock-absorption between a missile and a missile canister prior to missile launch, and for moving out of the path of a missile during missile launch. The apparatus comprises a snubber coupled to a passive actuator that dr... | 12/01/2009 |
| 7520204 | Article comprising a composite cover The illustrative embodiment of the invention is a munitions canister having a cover that is impervious to a variety of environmental stresses. In the illustrative embodiment, the cover includes a layer of rubber, which overlies a layer of sectioned, impact-resistant... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7389717 | Missile launch system with high-volume assault capability A missile launch system is disclosed that allows for the rapid reloading of missiles in support of missions (e.g., littoral warship missions, etc.) that require a high-volume assault of one or more targets. In particular, the illustrative embodiment of the present i... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7350451 | Apparatus comprising an exhaust duct and anti-fratricide shield A missile launcher that combines the functionality of a gas management system and an anti-fratricide shield is disclosed. In accordance with the illustrative embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of gas-uptake ducts are arranged on a boundary that surroun... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7040212 | Launching missiles A container (1) for acting as a storage enclosure and launch tube for a missile (3), the container (1) comprising an integral missile efflux management system including an efflux deflector (1d) positioned for receiving the missile ... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7013788 | Launch tube with adjustable plenum A launch tube assembly including an aft launch tube portion, a forward launch tube portion, and a transfer sleeve having a first end fixed to and adjacent the forward end of said aft launch tube portion and a second end adjustably receiving the forward launch tube p... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6971300 | Reloadable concentric canister launcher A reloadable launcher for use with rocket-propelled projectiles. An inner and outer tube define a concentric tube arrangement with at least one gas flow channel being defined therebetween. A ring is fixedly coupled to a first end of the outer tube that is adjacent t... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6851347 | Multi-lobed buoyant launch capsule A launch capsule assembly having a buoyant main body for a payload of a missile or other unmanned vehicle. The main body includes a plurality of lobes contributing to its interior. The lobes project perpendicular to and away from the longitudinal axis of the main bo... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6755111 | Missile launcher cell with exhaust gas uptake ducts, and array of such missile launcher cells An elongated missile launcher cell is structured to allow arraying into multiple-cell array. Each missile launcher cell of the array includes a support structure which accommodates a canisterized missile. Each cell also includes its own chimney and exhaust gas plenu... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6752060 | Missile launcher A method of launching a missile in a given direction is described comprising the steps of: i) storing a missile in a housing ii) ejecting the missile from the housing while imparting a tumbling motion to the missile, the direction of tumble being selec... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6701819 | Apparatus for launching an object in a fluid environment An apparatus for launching an object in a fluid environment having a tubular member with a forward muzzle end, an opposed rearward end. The object is positioned in the tubular member. Ends of the tubular member are closed by expellable members. Flood valv... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6584882 | Self-contained canister missile launcher with tubular exhaust uptake ducts A self-contained missile canister includes a cylindrical shell having a plenum or manifold at the breech end for receiving and deflecting missile exhaust gases. A plurality of tubular exhaust ducts or uptake tubes route exhaust gases from the plenum to lo... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6427574 | Submarine horizontal launch tactom capsule A Submarine Horizontal Launch TACTOM Capsule (SHLTC) provides the capability for launching a Tactical Tomahawk (TACTOM) cruise missile from a horizontal torpedo tube on a submarine. The SHLTC completely encapsulates the TACTOM missile in the torpedo tube ... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6394392 | Aircraft having multiple fuselages The present invention relates to an aircraft having a plurality of fuselages for increased payload. More specifically, the aircraft has a central fuselage, and first and second side-saddle fuselages mounted on opposite sides of the central fuselage. The f... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6311604 | Protective missile launch tube enclosure A missile launch system is described in which a missile launch tube has the launch end thereof protected by a hollow launch tube cover. The launch tube cover is divided into a plurality of segments which are frangible and are dispersed during launch of a ... | 11/06/2001 |
| 6260802 | Pneumatic airborne ejection system for aerospace vehicles An airborne pneumatic launch tube ejection system to described for launching an aerospace vehicle/payload into orbit. The system can be installed in a jet transport aircraft without requiring structural modifications.... | 07/17/2001 |
| 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 |
| 6164179 | Submarine deployable vertical launch spar buoy The present invention relates to a system and a method for launching an anautical vehicle from a submerged platform such as a submarine. The system includes a buoy configured to be deployed from a launching tube onboard the submerged platform, which buoy... | 12/26/2000 |
| 6152011 | System for controlling and independently firing multiple missiles of different types A launch system for plural missiles of different types includes plural launch locations, each adapted for receiving a canisterized missile having a standardized connector, which is coded to indicate the missile type contained within the canister. The syst... | 11/28/2000 |
| 6142055 | Matrix gun system The invention provides a method and apparatus for firing a guided projectile. The invention provides a matrix of one time shot gun systems. Each one time shot gun system has a one time shot barrel, a one time shot recoil system, a propelling charge, break... | 11/07/2000 |
| 6123005 | Extended canister fly-through cover A cover closes off the open end of a missile launch canister. The cover is esigned so as to seal off the interior compartment of the canister to protect the missile or the like contained within it from moisture, contaminants and the conflagration created b... | 09/26/2000 |
| 6019025 | Shape memory alloy activated retractable elastomeric sealing device A retractable seal replaces the existing o-ring seals on the Tomahawk Cape Launching System (CLS). An elastomeric member is shaped to fit within the existing o-ring slot on the CLS and a cylindrical ring member of shape memory alloy circumscribes the ela... | 02/01/2000 |
| 5993921 | Device and method for sealing a munition within a canister until munition launch A cover for sealing a munition within a canister has an inner layer of tempered glass bonded by an adhesive to an outer layer of structural foam having at least one score mark thereon. Upon launch of the munition, the inner layer of tempered glass breaks ... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5847307 | Missile launcher apparatus A missile launcher for use on a surface vessel includes an array of vertical sleeves each being of a size to receive a missile carrying container. The sleeves are maintained in a linear array by means of a series of frames and the lower, or breech, ends o... | 12/08/1998 |
| 5823469 | Missile launching and orientation system This invention concerns a missile launching system, and particularly a missile launching and orientation system. It can be used to modernize missiles with an inclined launch at an angle by transforming them into missiles controlled for circular defense, a... | 10/20/1998 |
| 5758845 | Vehicle having a ceramic radome with a compliant, disengageable attachment A vehicle having a ceramic radome includes a vehicle body having an opening therein, a ceramic radome sized to cover the opening of the vehicle body, and an attachment structure joining the radome to the vehicle body to cover the opening. The attachment s... | 06/02/1998 |
| 5623113 | Pyrotechnic device for launching at least one projectile A pyrotechnic device for launching at least one projectile includes, in a longitudinal launcher tube closed at the rear by a rear wall, a closure member expelled when subjected to a longitudinal force exceeding a predetermined threshold and retaining at l... | 04/22/1997 |
| 5375503 | Blanking-off element for a munition launching tube and a launching tube comprising it A blanking-off element, intended to be mounted on one end of a tube for storing and launching a munition to protect its interior from external attacks, embodies a cap intended to extend over the entire section of the tube end and to be fixed in a tight ma... | 12/27/1994 |
| 5327809 | Dual pack canister The invention provides a canister which holds two missiles, which is the same size as prior art canisters that held a single missile. The inventive canister provides improved structural strength, simpler operation for the closure and electronics and an im... | 07/12/1994 |
| 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 |
| 5062345 | Cap for a rocket exit opening A cap for a rocket exit opening of a mobile rocket launcher for a submarine which is guided to the surface of the water in order to launch an air rocket which pushes out the cap when it is launched. The cap includes pressed together cap segments for cover... | 11/05/1991 |
| 4986188 | Protective casing for munitions having means enabling it to be broken through Disclosed is a protective casing for ejectable munitions, having means enabling it to be broken through, this being a necessary operation for the sub-munitions to be ejected, in the next stage, without any difficulty of breaking through and ejection. The ... | 01/22/1991 |
| 4970937 | Anti-ice protection for projectiles This invention relates to an anti-ice protector for use on open-ended projectile launch tubes. The protector is made of resiliently deformable material and is hinged to permit the protector being removed by the emerging projectile.... | 11/20/1990 |
| 4934241 | Rocket exhaust deflector A missile canister hatch cover is provided which deflects the rocket exhaust from an adjacent uptake channel away from a missile as it leaves the canister. After diverting the uptake exhaust flow away from the missile, the hatch cover is returned to its c... | 06/19/1990 |
| 4930731 | Dome and window for missiles and launch tubes with high ultraviolet transmittance A dome and window for missiles and launch tubes is provided having high ultraviolet transmittance and high strength properties. The domes and windows have, in their uncoated state, and with a thickness of about 1.88 mm, a transmittance greater than about ... | 06/05/1990 |
| 4895061 | Shoulder-borne weapon for use as rocket launcher A shoulder-borne weapon for use as a rocket launcher is disclosed. To enable its use in an enclosed space with any complication or excess weight, and without imposing any appreciable recoil effect on the gunner, for all that, at least one weapon tube is g... | 01/23/1990 |
| 4649795 | Structural shroud system incorporating a pyrotechnic A shroud to protect airborne stores from excessive temperatures generated by aerodynamic friction. The shroud includes a structural member which acts as a cover that comprises a matrix and a pyrotechnic. The autoignition temperature is above that of the t... | 03/17/1987 |
