US3373686A
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Explosive actuator
Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corp
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Filing: 1965-03-01
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Granted: 1968-03-19
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Expires: 1985-03-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jim W Blain
- 👤 Audley B Leaman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 03:58
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42B; F42B15/00; F42B15/36; F42B15/38; F42B3/00; F42B3/087; F42B3/093
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
61 words
AN EXPLOSIVE SYSTEM COMPRISING AN EXPLOSIVE ACTUATOR HAVING AN EXPLOSIVE CORE AND A RADIALLY EXPANDABLE SHEATH SURROUNDING SAID CORE, MEANS ADAPTED TO DETONATE SAID CORE, AND A BODY ADJACENT TO SAID EXPLOSIVE ACTUATOR ADAPTED TO BE ACTED UPON AND ENGAGED BY SAID SHEATH WHEN SAID SHEATH IS RADIALLY EXPANDED BY DETONATION OF SAID CORE, SAID SHEATH REMAINING CONTINUOUS WHEN RADIALLY EXPANDED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
61 words
AN EXPLOSIVE SYSTEM COMPRISING AN EXPLOSIVE ACTUATOR HAVING AN EXPLOSIVE CORE AND A RADIALLY EXPANDABLE SHEATH SURROUNDING SAID CORE, MEANS ADAPTED TO DETONATE SAID CORE, AND A BODY ADJACENT TO SAID EXPLOSIVE ACTUATOR ADAPTED TO BE ACTED UPON AND ENGAGED BY SAID SHEATH WHEN SAID SHEATH IS RADIALLY EXPANDED BY DETONATION OF SAID CORE, SAID SHEATH REMAINING CONTINUOUS WHEN RADIALLY EXPANDED.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-03-19 | 1975-09-18 | 1976-03-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
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