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7549375 Temperature responsive safety devices for munitions  
The invention comprises devices for mitigating the explosive reaction of a munition when it is subject to an external thermal hazard threat. The devices are based on the use of shape memory alloys....
7523714 Hydraulic safety circuit  
A hydraulic circuit for prevention of inadvertent weapons launches in which a hydraulic firing valve provides hydraulic pressure to a backup select valve rather than the backup select valve...
7340986 Apparatus comprising a release system for canistered munitions  
The illustrative embodiment of the present invention is a munitions launch system. The launch system comprises a canister and a cold launch system. In the illustrative embodiment, the cold launch...
7178442 Detachable hanger  
The invention is a detachable hanger assembly for attaching a flying object to a launch rail on a launch platform. The detachable hanger assembly is attached to the flying object by one or more...
7089843 Multiple tube pneumatic launcher  
A launcher includes a plurality of launch tubes for stowing and launching a plurality of air vehicles. A central air manifold is operatively connected to an air storage tank; a first launch tube...
6895850 Pressure-released brake assembly for restraining projectile in launch tube  
A pressure-released brake assembly restrains a projectile in a launch tube prior to launch and automatically releases the projectile at launch. A brake assembly housing defines cavities that extend...
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...
5942713 High missile packing density launching system  
A multiple missile launcher has a plurality of canister holding chambers. Each canister includes a standard connector for connection by a standard cable to a missile launch sequencer. Each canister...
5936188 Missile with a safe rocket ignition system  
A rocket ignition system adapted for use with a missile having a rocket motor is provided. The rocket ignition system comprises (a) a first circuit for detecting an optical impulse and providing a...
5889226 Locking assembly in a launcher for missiles  
A locking assembly in a launcher for missiles comprises a pivotally mounted blocking latch which is provided with two blocking lugs for extending over a shoe provided on the missile. The blocking...
5872326 Apparatus for triggering an avalanche or the like  
Avalanches, such as snow avalanches, are triggered with an explosive char The charge is propelled into a potential avalanche slope and detonated therein. The explosive charge is first located in a...
5744745 Missile detent and release apparatus  
A missile detent and release apparatus which is capable of detaining and rapidly releasing a missile in a launch tube when conveying/launching the same, and in particular to an improved missile...
5542334 Missile launch safety enhancement apparatus  
A missile launch safety enhancement apparatus (135) for inhibiting the launch sequence of a missile launched from an aircraft-based or land vehicle-based missile launch system. The apparatus (135)...
5525970 Safety system and technique for multi-aperture optical systems  
A safety system and technique for multi-aperture optical systems such as TOW missile system that protects against the inadvertent activation of system function and warning the user that the system...
5461812 Method and apparatus for a weapon firing safety system  
This invention teaches a novel method of safeguarding and protecting a weapon from being accidentally fired or misused by an unauthorized person. Without a verified pre-registration signal, an...
5433132 Electromagnetic radiation resistant missile launching system  
A missile and launcher system that shields a missile from external electromagnetic radiation. Shielding is accomplished by separating the shielding system of the missile from the shielding system...
5390581 Marker beacon case  
A multifunctional case that is suitable for storing, carrying or launching marker beacon. The launching could be in a dense jungle to place the marker beacon atop tree branches to make it visible...
5291820 Inertial restraint mechanism for rail-mounted missiles  
An inertial restraint mechanism restrains a rail mounted missile against forward movement along a missile launch rail in response to a deceleration force. The restraint mechanism comprises a mass...
5239909 Missile weapon system  
A missile is housed in a launcher from which it is launched by efflux gases from a thrust motor of the missile. A closure device is secured by retaining screws in a position in which it closes off...
5206450 Multi-missile canister gas management system  
An exhaust gas management system for missile launch arrangements which incorporates multiple launch cells exhausting into a common plenum. The system provides a flow passage configuration with a...
5198610 System and method for quenching a firing condition  
A system and method for suppressing heat around a missile housed in a canister during a restrained firing condition is provided. A missile canister has a hollow wall and an inner side provided with...
5194688 Apparatus for limiting recirculation of rocket exhaust gases during missile launch  
A convoluted fan structure is provided along the bottom surface of each diagonal segment of a petal-formed aft cover for a missile canister. As the cover petals open under influence of rocket...
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...
5136922 Self-actuating rocket chamber closures for multi-missile launch cells  
An exhaust gas management system for missile launch arrangements having multiple launch cells exhausting into a common plenum includes automatic aft closure members which serve to close off the...
5031537 Electrical timing arrangements and methods  
A circuit arrangement for electrically firing a load, such as the rocket motor of a projectile, at a predetermined time after it has been ejected from a predetermined path (such as the barrel of a...
4716808 Mechanical launch sequencer for a missile  
Apparatus for sequencing the release of a missile from its launch apparatus, the unlocking of the missile's warhead fuze pre-launch safety lock, and the ignition of the missile's rocket motor. A...
H000332 High speed lock mechanism  
The invention relates to lock mechanisms by which a missile or analogous tem may be prevented from undergoing an undesired launch or ignition. Specifically, the invention is a rotating lock...
4686884 Gas management deflector  
Pivotable deflector panels are installed in the transition sections between a plurality of rocket storage and launch chambers and a lower plenum or manifold chamber which is provided to dispose of...
4683798 Gas management transition device  
A transition region for a missile launch chamber providing a smooth transition from a generally square cross-section chamber in which a missile is stored and launched to a round exit opening of the...
4597261 Thermally actuated rocket motor safety system  
A thermally actuated rocket motor safety system has a fire temperature pyrotechnic sensor which ignites a gas generator (30) which drives piston (38) to the left. Firing pin (40) strikes the primer...
4519291 Locking device for air-to-air guided missiles  
An air-to-air guided missile with solid propellant rocket motor is retained by a locking device having a blocking device during a predeterminable delay time after the rocket motor has been fired....
4455916 Armament shorting arrangement  
A rocket propelled missile round prepackaged in an environmentally sealed d electromagnetic interference protected container is adapted to be loaded into the rear of a portable hand-held launch...
4453449 Holding apparatus  
A holddown apparatus having a sleeve with a plurality of fingers, the reactive length of which is varied in order to provide any predetermined engaging and release force to detents which engage a...
4442666 Fuel fire resistant motor  
The invention describes a rocket motor having a thermal barrier around a sile casing with gaps along the side to permit initial burning on the outer portion of the grain at rupture of the casing...
4433606 Tandem rocket launcher  
A tandem rocket launcher is provided by mounting plural rockets in an elongated launch tube with associated guide and launch equipment for each rocket. A conical shield is placed between the...
4373420 Combustion suppressor  
Method and apparatus for preventing combustion of exhaust gases in rocket launch systems using a plurality of launch tubes connected to a plenum including pressure sensors in each launch tube, a...
4372212 Composite safe and arming mechanism for guided missile  
An electro-mechanical mechanism is disclosed which controls safety-armingring of an air-launched missile's rocket motor and safety-arming of the warhead. The mechanism has an out-of-line safety...
4324167 Flexible area launch tube rear cover  
A rear cover for rocket launch tubes providing a seal between the tube and the rear of the rocket. The rocket is arranged in a manner such that the exhaust of a firing rocket will produce a seal...
4271748 Shorting and radiation protection device for rocket  
The invention disclosed is a safety device for preventing premature firing of a rocket due to radiation directed at the aft-end of the rocket. The safety device which is attached to the aft-end of...
4134327 Rocket launcher tube post-launch rear closure  
A rear door for a rocket launch tube provided to prevent rocket exhaust gas flow into an empty launch tube from an associated multiple-rocket plenum chamber. The door is maintained in a stored...
4132150 Blast actuated detent  
A detent device that is applicable to rocket launch systems where the rocs must be positively retained on the launcher prior to the time of launch. The device engages a detent groove in the rocket...
4044648 Rocket exhaust plenum flow control apparatus  
Apparatus for controlling the flow of exhaust gases between a plurality of rocket storage chambers, launch tubes or the like (herein referred to as chambers), and a common manifold for ducting...
4038902 Artillery weapon  
A hand-held artillery weapon for aiming a rocket projectile at a desired target by striking the target with rocket darts including a projectile barrel for launching the rocket projectile, a dart...
3991683 Safety device for projectiles  
A projectile having a chamber containing a propellant charge with an electric igniter and also having a chamber containing an explosive charge with a time delay fuse. The chambers are separated by...
3983785 Missile launcher arming device  
A mechanism mounted on a missile launch rail which may be actuated to perform the functions of engaging electrical circuit firing contacts for the missile, rotating a rocket motor arming arm, and...
3961555 Safety mechanism for intervalometers and distributors  
A safety device for blocking movement of an actuating element of a mechan wherein movement of said element is mechanically prevented so long as the blocking means is in place. Cooperating surfaces...
3960051 Ejection launch mechanism  
A breech and latch mechanism is described herein for use in an aircraft mile ejection launching system. The described mechanism is characterized by a fluid actuated piston that rotates a bell crank...
3862601 SAFETY DEVICE FOR EXPLOSIVE PROJECTILES  
A projectile having a chamber containing a propellant charge with an electric igniter and also having a chamber containing an explosive charge with a time delay fuse. The chambers are separated by...
3786716 SAFETY INDEXING DEVICE FOR LAUNCHER FIRING MECHANISMS  
The firing mechanism of a multishot rocket launcher comprises a shaft jouled for rotation within the launcher case and for longitudinal displacement between an extended and a telescoped position...
3738222 SAFETY PIN ASSEMBLY  
A safety pin system for bomb racks including a pair of spring releasable lock and retraction assemblies interconnected via a load dividing pulley reciprocated by a push-pull cable operated by a...
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