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Binary explosive logic network
Assignee: United States Department of the Navy
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Filing: 1972-11-10
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Granted: 1973-10-30
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Expires: 1992-11-10
Abstract
Abstract An explosive logic network with two inputs wherein initiation of either the first input, the second input or the first and second inputs simultaneously results in a first output, a second output or a third output, respectively.
Inventors
- 👤 F Menz
- 👤 S Redmond
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 21:07
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42D; F42D1/00; F42D1/04; F42D1/042
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
An explosive logic element comprising: first and second inputs; a first and second explosive path extending from said first input; said first path being shorter than said second path; said first path terminating at an explosive null gate; said second path passing through an explosive diode and branching off into third, fourth and fifth explosive paths; said fourth path passing through a second explosive diode in a reverse direction and thereby terminating; said third path terminating at said explosive null gate where said first path terminated; and said fifth path extending across a destructive crossover and branching into sixth and seventh explosive paths; said seventh path being longer than said sixth path and said sixth and seventh paths crossing each other at a destructive crossover whereby said sixth path reaches a first output and said seventh path is terminated at said second explosive crossover.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
An explosive logic element comprising: first and second inputs; a first and second explosive path extending from said first input; said first path being shorter than said second path; said first path terminating at an explosive null gate; said second path passing through an explosive diode and branching off into third, fourth and fifth explosive paths; said fourth path passing through a second explosive diode in a reverse direction and thereby terminating; said third path terminating at said explosive null gate where said first path terminated; and said fifth path extending across a destructive crossover and branching into sixth and seventh explosive paths; said seventh path being longer than said sixth path and said sixth and seventh paths crossing each other at a destructive crossover whereby said sixth path reaches a first output and said seventh path is terminated at said second explosive crossover.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
135 words
The device of claim 1 further comprising: a second input said second input branching into an eighth explosive path and into said fourth explosive path; said eighth explosive path terminating at a second explosive null gate and said fourth explosive path passing through said second explosive diode and branching into said second, third and fifth paths; said second path passing through said first explosive diode in a reverse manner and thereby terminating; said third path terminating at a second output; whereby introduction of a detonation wave into said first input results in an output at said first output, introduction of a detonation wave into said second input results in an output at said second output and a simultaneous introduction of a detonation wave into said first and second input results in a third distinct output.
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) | 1976-10-29 | 1977-04-30 | 1977-10-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-29 | 1981-04-30 | 1981-10-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-29 | 1985-04-30 | 1985-10-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |