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Antitank weapon system and elements therefor
Assignee: Raytheon Co
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Filing: 1979-01-02
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Granted: 1981-01-20
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Expires: 1999-01-02
Abstract
Abstract An antitank weapon system is shown to include a projectile carrying at least one pulsed laser radar which periodically illuminates swaths of the underlying terrain, means for processing return signals to distinguish between the radar signatures of objects on such terrain and means for firing submunitions to impact on any object whose radar signature corresponds to that of a tank or other desired target.
Inventors
- 👤 David R. Wakeman
- 👤 Olin C. Brown, III
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 12:25
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01S; G01S7/00; G01S7/48; G01S7/481; G01S7/4811; F; F41; F41G; F41G9/00; F41G9/002; F42; F42C; F42C13/00; F42C13/02; F42C13/023; G01S17/00; G01S17/88; G01S7/483; G01S7/486; G01S7/487
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
In a receiver for pulse signals, a detector operative on the trailing edge of each one of such signals, such detector comprising: (a) means for dividing each pulse signal to be detected into a first and a second path; (b) means for inverting the pulse signal in the first path and for attenuating and delaying the pulse signal in the second path; (c) means for combining the inverted signal in the first path and the attenuated and delayed signal in the second path to produce a composite bipolar signal having a negative initial portion and a positive second portion; and (d) means, responsive to the composite bipolar signal, for sensing the change in such signal from the negative initial portion to the positive final portion and for then producing a detected signal.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
In a receiver for pulse signals, a detector operative on the trailing edge of each one of such signals, such detector comprising: (a) means for dividing each pulse signal to be detected into a first and a second path; (b) means for inverting the pulse signal in the first path and for attenuating and delaying the pulse signal in the second path; (c) means for combining the inverted signal in the first path and the attenuated and delayed signal in the second path to produce a composite bipolar signal having a negative initial portion and a positive second portion; and (d) means, responsive to the composite bipolar signal, for sensing the change in such signal from the negative initial portion to the positive final portion and for then producing a detected signal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
A detector as in claim 1 wherein the delay means in the second path comprises a delay arrangement for the pulse signal in such path to cause the peaks of the pulse signals in the first and second paths to be shifted in time by some portion of the trailing edge time.
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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) | 1984-01-20 | 1984-07-21 | 1985-01-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-01-20 | 1988-07-21 | 1989-01-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-01-20 | 1992-07-21 | 1993-01-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |