US3472165A
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Warhead
Assignee: United States Department of the Air Force
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Filing: 1963-03-28
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Granted: 1969-10-14
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Expires: 1983-03-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Fay E Null
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 20:28
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42B; F42B12/00; F42B12/02; F42B12/36; F42B12/46; F42B12/50; F42B12/52; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S102/00; Y10S102/701
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
66 words
AN IMPLODING CLOUD WARHEAD COMPRISING AN AIRBORNE UNCONFINED SHELL OF EXPLOSIVE PARTICLES, AND A SERIES OF DETONATORS PERIPHERALLY LOCATED ABOUT THE OUTER EXTREMITY OF SAID SHELL OF EXPLOSIVE PARTICLES, SAID DETONATORS BEING FUZED TO FIRE IN THE OPTIMUM RELATIVE PHASES TO PRODUCE AN IMPLOSION OF SAID EXPLOSIVE PARTICLES TO CAUSE A HIGH VELOCITY SHOCK WAVE TO IMPART A TARGET WITHIN THE OUTER PERIPHERY OF SAID SHELL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
66 words
AN IMPLODING CLOUD WARHEAD COMPRISING AN AIRBORNE UNCONFINED SHELL OF EXPLOSIVE PARTICLES, AND A SERIES OF DETONATORS PERIPHERALLY LOCATED ABOUT THE OUTER EXTREMITY OF SAID SHELL OF EXPLOSIVE PARTICLES, SAID DETONATORS BEING FUZED TO FIRE IN THE OPTIMUM RELATIVE PHASES TO PRODUCE AN IMPLOSION OF SAID EXPLOSIVE PARTICLES TO CAUSE A HIGH VELOCITY SHOCK WAVE TO IMPART A TARGET WITHIN THE OUTER PERIPHERY OF SAID SHELL.
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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) | 1972-10-13 | 1973-04-14 | 1973-10-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1976-10-13 | 1977-04-14 | 1977-10-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1980-10-13 | 1981-04-14 | 1981-10-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |