Guided artillery projectile and method
September 30, 2016. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 3711040 Passive optical proximity fuze Antitank weapon system and elements therefor Canard control assembly for a projectile Mortar system with improved round Airborne system for the electrooptical detection, location and omnidirectional tracking of a target Method and apparatus for controlling passive projectiles Fin-stabilized subcaliber projectile and method of spin tuning Proximity fuze Spin-stabilized projectile with pulse receiver and method of use InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 723069 filed on 09/30/1996US Classes:244/3.24, Externally mounted stabilizing appendage (e.g., fin)244/3.21, Attitude control mechanisms244/3.23, Stabilized by rotation244/3.26SlidingExaminersPrimary: Jordan, Charles T.Assistant: Wesson, Theresa M. Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesF42B 010/00F41G 007/00 AbstractA guided artillery projectile is provided for use in improving its accuracy while spinning. The projectile includes an artillery shell, a plurality of movable fins, fin actuators for two-dimensional steering, a fin control for the fin actuators, and a guidance unit for the fin control. A method of guiding an artillery projectile is also provided.Other References
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