US3743216A
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Homing missile system using laser illuminator
Assignee: United States Department of the Army
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Filing: 1969-01-09
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Granted: 1973-07-03
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Expires: 1989-01-09
Abstract
Abstract A missile homes on reflected illumination of targets illuminated by a laser. The missile includes means energizible to detect the reflected illumination, with the means periodically energized by a synchronizing signal from the illuminator.
Inventors
- 👤 D Salonimer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 04:44
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41G; F41G7/00; F41G7/20; F41G7/22; F41G7/226; F41G7/2266; F41G7/2273; F41G7/2293
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A missile system for intercepting a target including a pulsed laser for periodically illuminating said target with electromagnetic radiation, radio transmitting means operating in synchronism with said laser, means periodically energizible in said missile for detecting reflected illumination from said target, means including radio receiving means for energizing said means for detecting, and means for steering said missile toward said target in response to the reflected illumination detected by said means for detecting wherein said means for detecting is energized in a synchronous relation to the operation of said laser.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
A missile system for intercepting a target including a pulsed laser for periodically illuminating said target with electromagnetic radiation, radio transmitting means operating in synchronism with said laser, means periodically energizible in said missile for detecting reflected illumination from said target, means including radio receiving means for energizing said means for detecting, and means for steering said missile toward said target in response to the reflected illumination detected by said means for detecting wherein said means for detecting is energized in a synchronous relation to the operation of said laser.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The missile system as defined in claim 1 wherein said electromagnetic radiation is of a light wavelength.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1976-07-02 | 1977-01-01 | 1977-07-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-02 | 1981-01-01 | 1981-07-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-02 | 1985-01-01 | 1985-07-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |