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A self-righting hand-arm configuration which is adapted to pivot when struck by a user, thereby simulating a "high five."
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7313995 | Inclinable munitions launcher A deck-mounted inclined munitions launcher is disclosed. In accordance with the illustrative embodiment, the launcher includes a platform, two pivotally-coupled munitions canisters, and a drive system. An exhaust end of each munitions canister is movably coupled to ... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7278347 | Submarine A submarine is equipped with an extending apparatus on whose free end a container (4) resistant to underwater pressure is arranged, in which an essentially recoil-free gun (5) lies. The container (4) in the submerged condition of the submarine m... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7249567 | Submarine short-range defense system Disclosed is a launch system of an affixed lower section of launch tubing and an upper section of launch tubing configured to telescope vertically from a stowed position within the hull of a submarine to a position just above the ocean surface for a launch operation... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7077049 | Active protection system A system of active protection system of objects has a central control panel, and at least one unit arrangeable on a protected object and including a target detection device, a protective ammunition connected with the target detection device, a device for moving the ... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7013790 | System and method for deploying a weapon from a stealth position A stealth weapon module (10) including a weapon support cage (11) and a weapon (12), with the weapon module (10) able to be stowed beneath a retractable hard roof (15). The roof (15) is raised and lowered by a hydraulic moto... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6907812 | Pop-up weapon system A remote pop-up weapon system utilizes an elevating deck and a rotating gun base to allow the weapon(s) to be positioned in locations that are preferred over the locations available for traditional weapon systems. The use of the elevating deck allows the weapon stat... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6848386 | Underwater weapon system having a rotatable gun An underwater weapon system having a housing formed by first and second halves thereof sandwiched about a gun system that is rotatably mounted to and between the first and second halves. The gun system includes a gun and ammunition sealed within a waterproof housing... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6278904 | Floating robot A floating device is provided, which allows an entire robot main body to float at a site. Mounted on the floating device are an image sensor which captures image data of persons around the robot main body; an information processing device which recognizes... | 08/21/2001 |
| 6009791 | Armored vehicle with a retractable weapon platform system An armored vehicle having a stable, fast, relatively inexpensive retrofittable gun or weapon system including a retractable mounting platform which, in a lowered position, fits a weapon within the interior of the vehicle and, in a raised position, the gun... | 01/04/2000 |
| 5911172 | Retractable underwater turret The present invention, as disclosed and taught herein, comprises apparatus nd method for an underwater turret system suitable for use on surface or underwater vessels. The turret system is housed in an underwater bay from which the turret may be deployed a... | 06/08/1999 |
| 5677506 | Submarine extendible turret system Disclosed is an armored, turret like module configured for axial extension rom a stowed position within the hull of a submarine. The turret would mount one or more remote controlled guns, as well as communications devices and sensors to support short range... | 10/14/1997 |
| 4708052 | Height adjustment apparatus for the firing barrel of a shell launcher Height adjustment apparatus for the firing barrel of a shell launcher includes a mounting mechanism which pivotally supports the firing barrel about an axis of rotation for movement to various tilt positions. A further support device pivotally connects at... | 11/24/1987 |
| 4706543 | Upwardly swinging pinile mounting for a gun barrel for a combat vehicle A piston cylinder unit of an upwardly swinging pinile mounting necessary for the adjustment of the muzzle height of the gun barrel of a battle tank contains a bracking mechanism which becomes effective at firing at each upwardly swingable setting of the g... | 11/17/1987 |
| 4667565 | Rapid response patrol and antiterrorist vehicle A rapid response patrol and antiterrorist vehicle (10) is disclosed which incorporates a weapon such as a machine gun (16) which can be extended through a roof opening of the vehicle (10) to control terrorist activity. However, when the weapon is in the s... | 05/26/1987 |
| 4494441 | Ammunition feed trunnion support Disclosed is a cannon-support mechanism that includes means for loading rds of ammunition into the firing chamber of the cannon. An upright hollow strut or arm has a swingable connection with a rotary firing chamber mechanism such that individual rounds ... | 01/22/1985 |
| 4446772 | Large-bore twin-weapon system for combat vehicles A large-bore twin-weapon system for combat vehicles, wherein the weapons are arranged in the proximity of the longitudinal side on the combat vehicle. The weapons are supported at the two ends of a horizontal carrier arranged therebetween unilaterally and... | 05/08/1984 |
| 4326446 | Linkage of actuating system for elevating gun mount A military vehicle comprising a hull that is equipped with a rotary turret nd an external gun thereabove; external power means is provided to elevate the gun bodily and turn the gun in the elevation plane. The gun is equipped with at least one ammunition s... | 04/27/1982 |
| 4282794 | Self-propelled off-road vehicle A self-propelled off-road vehicle particularly adapted for military use against targets such as tanks. The vehicle chassis mounts an elevatable support platform to which an operator platform is pivoted. The operator platform carries one or more weapons po... | 08/11/1981 |
| 4141277 | Installation for launching missiles An installation for launching missiles from an armored vehicle provided with a closed component for personnel and a periscopic sighting device, comprising a housing provided in the compartment, surrounding the sighting device and opening through a wall of... | 02/27/1979 |
| 4065999 | Magazine for tank A tank supporting a large-caliber firearm which can be raised and lowered relative to the tank chassis. A first magazine is hingedly connected to the firearm at its rear end, and a second magazine is hingedly connected to the tank chassis. When the barrel... | 01/03/1978 |
| 4054080 | Tank equipped with large-calibre firearm An improved mounting apparatus for high-calibre guns, for use on mobile platforms such as tanks includes a support for the gun which permits the elevation trunnions to be moved vertically from a lowered, small silhouette position to a raised position whic... | 10/18/1977 |
