US3490374A
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Continuous rod warhead
Assignee: United States Department of the Navy
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Filing: 1956-06-07
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Granted: 1970-01-20
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Expires: 1976-06-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Eugene L Nooker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 19:39
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42B; F42B12/00; F42B12/02; F42B12/20; F42B12/22; F42B12/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
74 words
IN A WARHEAD HAVING A DETONATING EXPLOSIVE CHARGE, A PROJECTILE INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF ROD ELEMENTS INITIALLY ARRANGED IN SIDE-BY-SIDE RELATION ABOUT THE CHARGE, SAID ROD ELEMENTS HAVING ONLY THEIR ALTERNATE OPPOSITE END FACES RIGIDLY INTERCONNECTED TO ADJACENT ROD ELEMENTS WHEREBY UPON EXPLOSION OF THE CHARGE THE DENOATION WAVE PRODUCED THEREBY WILL CAUSE SAID ELEMENTS TO BEND AWAY FROM EACH OTHER AT POINTS NEAR THEIR CONNECTED END PORTIONS AND PROJECT AS A CONTINUOUS RING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
74 words
IN A WARHEAD HAVING A DETONATING EXPLOSIVE CHARGE, A PROJECTILE INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF ROD ELEMENTS INITIALLY ARRANGED IN SIDE-BY-SIDE RELATION ABOUT THE CHARGE, SAID ROD ELEMENTS HAVING ONLY THEIR ALTERNATE OPPOSITE END FACES RIGIDLY INTERCONNECTED TO ADJACENT ROD ELEMENTS WHEREBY UPON EXPLOSION OF THE CHARGE THE DENOATION WAVE PRODUCED THEREBY WILL CAUSE SAID ELEMENTS TO BEND AWAY FROM EACH OTHER AT POINTS NEAR THEIR CONNECTED END PORTIONS AND PROJECT AS A CONTINUOUS RING.
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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) | 1973-01-19 | 1973-07-21 | 1974-01-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1977-01-19 | 1977-07-21 | 1978-01-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1981-01-19 | 1981-07-21 | 1982-01-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |