US4281809A
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Method of precision bombing
Assignee: United States Department of the Navy
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Filing: 1979-12-13
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Granted: 1981-08-04
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Expires: 1999-12-13
Abstract
Abstract A method of bombing a plurality of targets is provided by launching a preion-guided weapon toward a prime target and having the weapon disperse a plurality of homing beacons prior to impact with the prime target. Then one or more relatively inexpensive weapons are launched and are guided to secondary targets by homing on the beacons previously dispersed.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank P. Oglesby
- 👤 Walter L. Wuster
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 17:26
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41G; F41G7/00; F41G7/20; F41G7/22; F41G7/226; F41G7/2273; F41G7/2293; F42; F42B; F42B12/00; F42B12/02; F42B12/36; F42B12/38; F42B12/382; F42B12/40
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
69 words
A method of attacking a plurality of targets comprising, first launching at a primary target a precision guided explosive weapon carrying at least one signal beacon, then separating said at least one signal beacon to land in a position near said primary target, then detonating said explosive weapon, and then launching at least one weapon having a guidance system which will home on said at least one signal beacon.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
69 words
A method of attacking a plurality of targets comprising, first launching at a primary target a precision guided explosive weapon carrying at least one signal beacon, then separating said at least one signal beacon to land in a position near said primary target, then detonating said explosive weapon, and then launching at least one weapon having a guidance system which will home on said at least one signal beacon.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
A method of attacking a plurality of targets as set forth in claim 1 wherein said precision guided weapon has a guidance system comprised of a camera tube having a signal output proportional to the light intensity viewed by said camera tube.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
A method of attacking a plurality of targets as set forth in claim 1 wherein said precision guided weapon has a guidance system comprised of an infrared seeker.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A method of attacking a plurality of targets as set forth in claim 1 wherein said at least one signal beacon emits a radio frequency signal.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
A method of attacking a plurality of targets as set forth in claim 1 wherein said at least one signal beacon emits light.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
A method of attacking a plurality of targets as set forth in claim 1 wherein said at least one signal beacon is automatically separated from said precision guided weapon.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
A method of attacking a plurality of targets as set forth in claim 1 wherein said at least one signal beacon is separated from said precision guided weapon upon command from a launch vehicle.
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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) | 1984-08-03 | 1985-02-02 | 1985-08-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-08-03 | 1989-02-02 | 1989-08-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-08-03 | 1993-02-02 | 1993-08-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |