US3967554A
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Safety and arming device timer
Assignee: United States Department of the Navy
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Filing: 1975-07-21
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Granted: 1976-07-06
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Expires: 1995-07-21
Abstract
Abstract The safety and arming device timer is a small, inexpensive, highly accuratelectronic time delay compatible with the existing electronics for a safety and arming device for a guided projectile to provide for safe separation of the projectile from the gun.
Inventors
- 👤 David Emanuel Troyer, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 15:37
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42C; F42C11/00; F42C11/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A safety and arming device for a guided projectile to provide for safe separation of the projectile from the gun before arming comprising: means mounted on said projectile inductively inducing a plurality of voltage pulses as the projectile is fired from a gun; a safety and arming coincidence circuit responsive to coinciding voltage pulses produced by the induction means; a flip-flop responsive to the output of said coincidence circuit; a compensated monostable multivibrator driven by said flip-flop, said flip-flop and said multivibrator operating as an electronic timer wherein the output of said coincidence circuit is delayed for a predetermined period; and means for arming a warhead responsive to the output of said timer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
A safety and arming device for a guided projectile to provide for safe separation of the projectile from the gun before arming comprising: means mounted on said projectile inductively inducing a plurality of voltage pulses as the projectile is fired from a gun; a safety and arming coincidence circuit responsive to coinciding voltage pulses produced by the induction means; a flip-flop responsive to the output of said coincidence circuit; a compensated monostable multivibrator driven by said flip-flop, said flip-flop and said multivibrator operating as an electronic timer wherein the output of said coincidence circuit is delayed for a predetermined period; and means for arming a warhead responsive to the output of said timer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said flip-flop is a JK Master Slave flip-flop.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
160 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said compensated monostable multivibrator circuit comprises: a voltage source; a first inverter powered by said voltage source; a first capacitor connected between the output of said flip-flop and the input of said first inverter such that it becomes negatively charged to ground when said voltage source produces a negative going pulse; a first resistor to avoid current leakage connected between the input to said first inverter and said voltage source; a second inverter powered by said voltage source; a diode wherein the anode of said diode is connected to the output of said first inverter, and the cathode of said diode is connected to the input of said second inverter; a second resistor to avoid current leakage connected between the cathode of said diode and ground; and a second capacitor wherein the cathode of said second capacitor is connected to the cathode of said diode and the anode of said second capacitor is grounded.
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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) | 1979-07-06 | 1980-01-05 | 1980-07-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-07-06 | 1984-01-05 | 1984-07-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-07-06 | 1988-01-05 | 1988-07-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |