US3228336A
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Rod warhead
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1956-05-31
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Granted: 1966-01-11
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Expires: 1976-05-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Marvin L Kempton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 18:00
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42B; F42B12/00; F42B12/02; F42B12/20; F42B12/22; F42B12/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
A WARHEAD COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, A TUBULARLY ARRANGED ROD STRUCTURE, AN EXPLOSIVE CHARGE DISPOSED WITHIN SAID ROD STRUCTURE, AND A TUBULAR FILLER OF INERT MATERIAL FORMED WITHIN THE TUBULARLY ARRANGED ROD STRUCTURE AND IN CONTACT THEREWITH, SAID FILLER SHAPING THE EXPLOSIVE CHARGE, AND SAID ROD STRUCTURE INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF ELONGATED RODS ARRANGED GENERALLY PARALLEL TO EACH OTHER IN LAYER FORMATION, EACH OF THE RODS AT ITS END-PORTIONS BEING SUBSTANTIALLY RIGIDLY CONNECTED IN ALTERNATION OF THE RODS IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT THERETO, THE EXPLOSIVE CHARGE BEING OPERABLE UPON DETONATION FOR EXPANDING THE TUBULARLY ARRANGED ROD STRUCTURE INTO A MISSILE HAVING A SUBSTANTIALLY ARCUATE CONTOUR.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
A WARHEAD COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, A TUBULARLY ARRANGED ROD STRUCTURE, AN EXPLOSIVE CHARGE DISPOSED WITHIN SAID ROD STRUCTURE, AND A TUBULAR FILLER OF INERT MATERIAL FORMED WITHIN THE TUBULARLY ARRANGED ROD STRUCTURE AND IN CONTACT THEREWITH, SAID FILLER SHAPING THE EXPLOSIVE CHARGE, AND SAID ROD STRUCTURE INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF ELONGATED RODS ARRANGED GENERALLY PARALLEL TO EACH OTHER IN LAYER FORMATION, EACH OF THE RODS AT ITS END-PORTIONS BEING SUBSTANTIALLY RIGIDLY CONNECTED IN ALTERNATION OF THE RODS IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT THERETO, THE EXPLOSIVE CHARGE BEING OPERABLE UPON DETONATION FOR EXPANDING THE TUBULARLY ARRANGED ROD STRUCTURE INTO A MISSILE HAVING A SUBSTANTIALLY ARCUATE CONTOUR.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-01-10 | 1969-07-12 | 1970-01-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-10 | 1973-07-12 | 1974-01-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-10 | 1977-07-12 | 1978-01-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |