US3599570A
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Ammunition antidefuzing device
Assignee: ATK Launch Systems LLC
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Filing: 1969-08-28
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Granted: 1971-08-17
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Expires: 1989-08-28
Abstract
Abstract A device consisting of a container, which is filled with a liquid chemical material having combustion characteristics, that is positioned in a bomb or shell in conjunction with the fuze therefor, so that upon impact of the bomb or shell with the target, the container will be ruptured and cause the liquid chemical material to be dispersed in the explosive in the bomb or shell and in the event the bomb or shell is a dud, that any attempts to remove the fuze therefrom, will result in the liquid chemical material being exposed to the atmosphere, water or the perspiration of any one removing the fuze, to cause the liquid chemical material to combust and thus ignite or detonate the explosives within the bomb or shell.
Inventors
- 👤 William C Ingersoll
- 👤 Jack W Shepherd
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 18:57
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42C; F42C14/00; F42C15/00; F42C15/38; F42C9/00; F42C9/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
75 words
The combination with a fuze for a bomb or shell having an explosive therein of an antidefuzing device comprising a container, a liquid chemical material in said container and means for rupturing said container upon impact of the bomb or shell with a target so that the liquid chemical material will be dispersed within the explosive and will cause ignition thereof when an attempt is made to remove the fuze from the bomb or shell.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
75 words
The combination with a fuze for a bomb or shell having an explosive therein of an antidefuzing device comprising a container, a liquid chemical material in said container and means for rupturing said container upon impact of the bomb or shell with a target so that the liquid chemical material will be dispersed within the explosive and will cause ignition thereof when an attempt is made to remove the fuze from the bomb or shell.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The combination as in claim 1 wherein the means for rupturing the container comprises a metal disk having a punched opening therein forming a rough rim about said opening.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combination as in claim 1 wherein the means for rupturing the container comprises a metal ring having a knife edge on one face thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The combination as in claim 1 wherein the means for rupturing the container comprises a metal ball.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The combination as in claim 1 wherein a truncated conical-shaped adapter is provided for holding said container.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The combination as in claim 1 wherein a cup-shaped adapter is provided for holding said container.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
The combination as in claim 1 wherein the container is of two-walled construction and the liquid chemical material is positioned within the spaced formed by the two-walled construction of the container.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination as in claim 1 wherein cushioning means is provided to prevent damage to the container during ordinary handling thereof.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
The combination as in claim 5 wherein the base of said adapter is provided with a cavity to receive one end of the fuze.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination as in claim 6 wherein said adapter is provided with an annular flange to receive one end of the fuze.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-08-16 | 1975-02-15 | 1975-08-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-16 | 1979-02-15 | 1979-08-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-16 | 1983-02-15 | 1983-08-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |