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US4256013A
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Multiple target weapons system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-03-30
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Granted: 1981-03-17
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Expires: 1999-03-30
Abstract
Abstract A weapon system in which a plurality of guns, each capable of being aimed at a different selected one of a corresponding plurality of targets, are fired only when all are on target, whereby the plurality of guns will be fired simultaneously at the plurality of targets.
Inventors
- 👤 Dominick J. Quitadama
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 02:50
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41A; F41A17/00; F41A17/06; F41C; F41C27/00; F41G; F41G3/00; F41G3/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
A weapons system for firing simultaneously at every one of a plurality of targets, said weapons system comprising: a plurality of guns each capable of being aimed, by an operator associated with each gun, at a different selected one of a corresponding plurality of targets; fire-ready means in each gun for operation by the associated operator to place each gun in fire-ready condition when that particular gun is aimed at the corresponding selected target; indicating means associated with each gun for indicating to the operator of that gun when every gun is in fire-ready condition; firing means in each gun for firing that gun; and control means associated with all of the guns for actuating every firing means simultaneously in response to the placement of every gun in fire-ready condition, whereby the plurality of guns will be fired simultaneously at the plurality of targets.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
A weapons system for firing simultaneously at every one of a plurality of targets, said weapons system comprising: a plurality of guns each capable of being aimed, by an operator associated with each gun, at a different selected one of a corresponding plurality of targets; fire-ready means in each gun for operation by the associated operator to place each gun in fire-ready condition when that particular gun is aimed at the corresponding selected target; indicating means associated with each gun for indicating to the operator of that gun when every gun is in fire-ready condition; firing means in each gun for firing that gun; and control means associated with all of the guns for actuating every firing means simultaneously in response to the placement of every gun in fire-ready condition, whereby the plurality of guns will be fired simultaneously at the plurality of targets.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
56 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the fire-ready means includes a trigger capable of operation between a rest position, wherein the gun is in a non-firing condition, and an actuated position, wherein the gun is placed in a fire-ready condition, said trigger being selectively movable, by the operator, to either of the rest and actuated positions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
58 words
The invention of claim 2 wherein the control means includes an electrically operated actuator in each gun for enabling and disabling operation of the firing means in that gun, and electrical means for operating every actuator simultaneously to enable operation of the firing means in each gun in response to the placement of every gun in fire-ready condition.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
80 words
The invention of claim 3 wherein the electrical means includes a control circuit for operating all of the actuators simultaneously and an electrical switch in each gun operated by the trigger of that gun, the electrical switches of all of the guns being connected in a series circuit coupled with the control circuit such that the control circuit is energized upon closing all of the switches in the series circuit and is deenergized upon opening any one of said switches.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
The invention of claim 3 or 4 wherein the control means includes a master control switch for selectively disconnecting the electrical means and the actuators so as to preclude selectively the simultaneous operation of the actuators.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
The invention of claim 5 wherein the control means includes a further control switch for selectively operating every actuator to enable operation of the firing means of each gun independent of the condition of the other guns.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the control means includes time-delay means for delaying simultaneous actuation of every firing means for a prescribed interval following the placement of all of the guns in fire-ready condition.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
The invention of claim 7 including further indicating means in each gun for indicating to each operator the duration of the prescribed interval.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
36 words
The invention of claim 8 wherein the further indicating means includes a series of visible indicators and means operating the visible indicators in sequence to provide a visible count-down of the duration of the prescribed interval.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
12 words
The invention of claim 9 wherein the visible indicators are indicator lights.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
27 words
The invention of claim 1 including a communication means for interconnection among the operators to enable each operator to communicate a target selection to the other operators.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
30 words
The invention of claim 11 wherein the communication means includes a master control monitor station interconnected with the operators for enabling communication between a monitor operator and the other operators.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
51 words
The invention of claim 12 wherein each gun includes a television camera for viewing the field at which the gun is aimed and the master control monitor station includes a television monitor display for each camera whereby the monitor operator may determine visually the target at which each gun is aimed.
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) | 1984-03-16 | 1984-09-15 | 1985-03-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-03-16 | 1988-09-15 | 1989-03-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-03-16 | 1992-09-15 | 1993-03-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |