US3611931A
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Sequential burst air drop cluster
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-05-05
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Granted: 1971-10-12
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Expires: 1989-05-05
Abstract
Abstract A means and method for low-altitude dispersing of submunitions from a sequential burst air drop munition.
Inventors
- 👤 Murell J Bessey
- 👤 Howard I Carroll
- 👤 William J Franklin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 11:49
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42B; F42B12/00; F42B12/02; F42B12/36; F42B12/56; F42B12/58; F42B12/62
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
191 words
A system for delivery of a plurality of submunitions to a target comprising a plurality of module means, each module means having an open end and a closed enD and each module means being fixedly joined at the closed end to an adjacent module means closed end; a plurality of submunition means within the module means; an expulsion means adjacent to each module means, said expulsion means being adapted to expel each module means from the system; and an activating means adapted to activate the system, said system having an equal number of module means nested within the open end of each joined module, a quantity of explosive; adapted to expel the module from the system located in the bottom of each module, a plate means adapted to act as a cover means to contain the explosive; in column configuration within the bottom of the module means and to act as a pusher plate to expel the module from the system due to pressure buildup following ignition of the explosive, each module held nested by shear screws adapted to be sheared by a predetermined pressure buildup following ignition of the explosive.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
191 words
A system for delivery of a plurality of submunitions to a target comprising a plurality of module means, each module means having an open end and a closed enD and each module means being fixedly joined at the closed end to an adjacent module means closed end; a plurality of submunition means within the module means; an expulsion means adjacent to each module means, said expulsion means being adapted to expel each module means from the system; and an activating means adapted to activate the system, said system having an equal number of module means nested within the open end of each joined module, a quantity of explosive; adapted to expel the module from the system located in the bottom of each module, a plate means adapted to act as a cover means to contain the explosive; in column configuration within the bottom of the module means and to act as a pusher plate to expel the module from the system due to pressure buildup following ignition of the explosive, each module held nested by shear screws adapted to be sheared by a predetermined pressure buildup following ignition of the explosive.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
49 words
The system of claim 1 wherein the plate means contains means; of holes to mount a fuse holder means therein, each said fuse holder means being integral with a submunition, each said fuse holder containing a powder composition consisting of 95 percent black powder and 5 percent gum arabic.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
208 words
The system of claim 2 wherein the submunition comprises a container means ; a starter powder composition located within one end of the container means, said starter composition being adapted to be ignited by the black powder column; a first delay powder composition adjacent to and integral with the starter composition, said first delay composition being adapted to be ignited by the starter composition; a section containing propellant composition adjacent to the delay composition, said propellant composition section having a hollow section within the center of the propellant section, said propellant composition being adapted to be ignited by the first delay composition; a nozzle means located between the first delay composition and the propellant hollow section, said nozzle means being adapted to provide thrust as a result of emitted gas from the submunition, said thrust being adapted to propel the submunition; a second delay powder composition located adjacent to and integral with the propellant composition, said second delay composition being adapted to be ignited by the propellant composition and to activate a payload means; and a payload means, said payload being selected from lethal agent composition having an explosive composition mixed therewith, incapacitating agent composition having an explosive composition mixed therewith, an explosive composition, and an incendiary composition.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
57 words
The system of claim 1 wherein a quick match means adapted to ignite the explosive column in each end module is located between and integral with an activating means and the explosive column, said activating means being selected from a primer means and electric squib means, and a fuse train connects the explosive column within each module.
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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) | 1974-10-11 | 1975-04-12 | 1975-10-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-10-11 | 1979-04-12 | 1979-10-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-10-11 | 1983-04-12 | 1983-10-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |