US3288064A
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Method and apparatus for projection underwater explosive
Assignee: Aerojet Rocketdyne Inc
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Filing: 1965-10-11
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Granted: 1966-11-29
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Expires: 1985-10-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Calvin A Gongwer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 21:29
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42D; F42D1/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
A METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING AN UNECLOSED BODY OF AN EXPLOSIVE LIQUID THROUGH ANOTHER LIQUID TO A PREDETERMINED REMOTE LOCATION FOR SELECTIVE DETONATION, COMPRISING: ARRANGING A QUANTITY OF SAID EXPOSIVE LIQUID WITHIN AN OTHERWISE CLOSED CONTAINER HAVING AN ORIFICE; SUBMERGING SAID CONTAINER IN SAID OTHER LIQUID; AND SUBJECTING SAID EXPLOSIVE LIQUID TO AN IMPULSIVE FORCE WITHIN SAID CONTAINER WHEREBY SAID EXPLOSIVE LIQUID IS EJECTED FROM SAID CONTAINER THEROUGH SAID ORIFICE INTO SAID OTHER LIQUID IN THE FORM OF A VORTEX RING WHICH MOVES THROUGH SAID OTHER LIQUID, SAID LIQUIDS REMAINING SUBSTANTIALLY UNMIXED WHILE SAID EXPLOSIVE LIQUID RETAINS IS VORTEX RING CONFIGURATION.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
100 words
A METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING AN UNECLOSED BODY OF AN EXPLOSIVE LIQUID THROUGH ANOTHER LIQUID TO A PREDETERMINED REMOTE LOCATION FOR SELECTIVE DETONATION, COMPRISING: ARRANGING A QUANTITY OF SAID EXPOSIVE LIQUID WITHIN AN OTHERWISE CLOSED CONTAINER HAVING AN ORIFICE; SUBMERGING SAID CONTAINER IN SAID OTHER LIQUID; AND SUBJECTING SAID EXPLOSIVE LIQUID TO AN IMPULSIVE FORCE WITHIN SAID CONTAINER WHEREBY SAID EXPLOSIVE LIQUID IS EJECTED FROM SAID CONTAINER THEROUGH SAID ORIFICE INTO SAID OTHER LIQUID IN THE FORM OF A VORTEX RING WHICH MOVES THROUGH SAID OTHER LIQUID, SAID LIQUIDS REMAINING SUBSTANTIALLY UNMIXED WHILE SAID EXPLOSIVE LIQUID RETAINS IS VORTEX RING CONFIGURATION.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
No citation records indexed.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-11-28 | 1970-05-30 | 1970-11-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-28 | 1974-05-30 | 1974-11-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-28 | 1978-05-30 | 1978-11-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |