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Delta squib circuit

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-11-09
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Granted: 1972-10-03
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Expires: 1990-11-09
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Abstract

Abstract An electroexplosive device disposed for energization for creating a spark flame and/or gaseous discharge which is utilized to perform a work function such as igniting the propellant igniter in a rocket to initiate launch thereof.

Inventors

  • 👤 Robert E Betts

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-06 12:42
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02K; F02K9/00; F02K9/95; F42; F42B; F42B3/00; F42B3/10; F42B3/12; F42B3/124

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim 55 words
An electroexplosive initiator comprising: a. a housing enclosing a propellant charge; b. three of terminals each having a first end carried in said housing adjacent said propellant charge and a second end extending out of said housing; and, c. bridge wire means connected to said first end of said terminals in a Delta circuit relationship.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 55 words
An electroexplosive initiator comprising: a. a housing enclosing a propellant charge; b. three of terminals each having a first end carried in said housing adjacent said propellant charge and a second end extending out of said housing; and, c. bridge wire means connected to said first end of said terminals in a Delta circuit relationship.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 36 words
A device as set forth in claim 1 wherein said three terminals are mounted in said housing in a triangular arrangement and wherein said bridge wire means are a low resistance wire connected between said terminals.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 56 words
A device as set forth in claim 2 wherein said bridge wire means includes a first bridge wire connected between a first and second of said three terminals, a second bridge wire connected between said second and the third of said three terminals, and, a third bridge wire connected between said third and said first terminals.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 72 words
A device as set forth in claim 3 including a closure plate disposed adjacent a first end of said body, an insulating member mounted in said body adjacent the second end thereof and in spaced relation with said closure plate to form a cavity therebetween, said terminals extending into said body through said insulating members, and, said bridge wires being connected adjacent the ends of said terminals which terminate in said cavity.

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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) 1975-10-03 1976-04-03 1976-10-03 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1979-10-03 1980-04-03 1980-10-03 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1983-10-03 1984-04-03 1984-10-03 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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