US4158334A
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Safe/arm firing device
Assignee: United States Department of the Navy
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Filing: 1978-05-02
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Granted: 1979-06-19
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Expires: 1998-05-02
Abstract
Abstract An out-of-line safe/arm device for initiating an explosive deep within a thermal well which maintains the sensitive explosive elements thereof in an out-of-line position until armed by the pressures unique to the environment of the well.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael R. Osburn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 21:44
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42C; F42C15/00; F42C15/18; F42C15/184; F42C14/00; F42C14/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
An out-of-line safe/arm device which maintains a percussion primer member, detonator member and output lead member in a out-of-line position until armed by pressure comprising; a housing member; an axially extending bore in said housing member; a slider bore in said housing member extending transversely to said axially extending bore; both said axially extending bore and said slider bore being in open communication with existing pressure outside said housing member; slider means contained within said slider bore and adapted for movement axially with respect thereto; said primer member being contained in said axially extending bore; diaphragm means in said axially extending bore and sealing said primer member from outside pressure; said diaphragm means being designed to burst at a predetermined outside pressure and impinge on said primer member thereby causing said primer member to ignite.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
An out-of-line safe/arm device which maintains a percussion primer member, detonator member and output lead member in a out-of-line position until armed by pressure comprising; a housing member; an axially extending bore in said housing member; a slider bore in said housing member extending transversely to said axially extending bore; both said axially extending bore and said slider bore being in open communication with existing pressure outside said housing member; slider means contained within said slider bore and adapted for movement axially with respect thereto; said primer member being contained in said axially extending bore; diaphragm means in said axially extending bore and sealing said primer member from outside pressure; said diaphragm means being designed to burst at a predetermined outside pressure and impinge on said primer member thereby causing said primer member to ignite.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
51 words
An out-of-line safe/arm device as set forth in claim 1 wherein; said detonator member is carried in said slider means; said slider means functioning such that under outside pressure the slider is caused to move axially in said slider bore until said detonator member and percussive primer member are in alignment.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
An out-of-line safe/arm device as set forth in claim 2 wherein; said output lead member is contained within said housing member in axial alignment with said percussion primer member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
60 words
An out-of-line safe/arm device as set forth in either of claims 1 or 2 or 3 wherein; said diaphragm means comprises a burst diaphragm which is designed so that upon bursting under the influence of outside pressure a tab-like member dependent at one end from said remainder of the burst diaphragm is produced which impacts on said percussion primer member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
An out-of-line safe/arm device as set forth in claim 4 and further including; biasing means contained within said slider bore and acting on said slider remote from the portion of said slider in open communication with the outside atmosphere.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
An out-of-line safe/arm device as set forth in claim 5 wherein; said biasing means comprises a coil spring.
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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) | 1982-06-18 | 1982-12-18 | 1983-06-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-06-18 | 1986-12-18 | 1987-06-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-06-18 | 1990-12-18 | 1991-06-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |