US3685453A
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Antipersonnel mine destruct system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-09-11
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Granted: 1972-08-22
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Expires: 1989-09-11
Abstract
Abstract The invention consists of a device which may be launched from a tube by propulsive means in the same manner as a bazooka. The device in a low trajectory dispenses fuel so as to form a gas-air cloud along the flight path, detonating it after it is formed. The objective of the detonation is to set off any antipersonnel mines below the flight path thereby clearing the path for safe traversal by personnel.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph T Hamrick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 12:37
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41H; F41H11/00; F41H11/12; F42; F42B; F42B12/00; F42B12/02; F42B12/36; F42B12/46; F42B12/50; F42B12/52
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
76 words
A fuel dispensing system which may be launched from a tube by rocket means from the shoulder in the same manner as a bazooka, creating a continuous gas-air cloud approximately three to four feet or larger in diameter which can be exploded over an antipersonnel mine field setting off the mines, the explosion of the gas-air mixture being initiated automatically by an appropriate fuse and intermediate explosive charge when the fuel in the canister is depleted.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
76 words
A fuel dispensing system which may be launched from a tube by rocket means from the shoulder in the same manner as a bazooka, creating a continuous gas-air cloud approximately three to four feet or larger in diameter which can be exploded over an antipersonnel mine field setting off the mines, the explosion of the gas-air mixture being initiated automatically by an appropriate fuse and intermediate explosive charge when the fuel in the canister is depleted.
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) | 1975-08-22 | 1976-02-21 | 1976-08-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-22 | 1980-02-21 | 1980-08-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-22 | 1984-02-21 | 1984-08-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |