US4318343A
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Dual mode incendiary bomblet
Assignee: United States Department of the Navy
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Filing: 1971-08-19
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Granted: 1982-03-09
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Expires: 1991-08-19
Abstract
Abstract A dual mode incendiary bomblet which combines the effects of a jetting indiary and a slow burning incendiary. A gas producing ejection means within the housing of the bomblet ejects the incendiary package (burning portion) of the bomblet and assures that it will burn adjacent to a target.
Inventors
- 👤 James B. King
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 13:22
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42B; F42B12/00; F42B12/02; F42B12/36; F42B12/44
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
A dual mode incendiary bomblet comprising: (a) a hollow housing; (b) a penetration point affixed to one end of the housing and closing that end of the housing; (c) a removable plug closing the other end of the housing; (d) a dual mode incendiary package contained within the housing, said dual mode incendiary package comprising a slow burning fuel packet sandwiched between two jetting incendiaries in an inflammable case, said jetting incendiaries being fabricated from a mixture of from about 50 to about 60 weight percent plaster of paris and about 50 to about 40 weight percent powdered aluminum respectively; (e) ejection means contained within the housing adjacent to and supported by the end wall thereof which is formed by the penetration point; and (f) means for activating said ejection means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
A dual mode incendiary bomblet comprising: (a) a hollow housing; (b) a penetration point affixed to one end of the housing and closing that end of the housing; (c) a removable plug closing the other end of the housing; (d) a dual mode incendiary package contained within the housing, said dual mode incendiary package comprising a slow burning fuel packet sandwiched between two jetting incendiaries in an inflammable case, said jetting incendiaries being fabricated from a mixture of from about 50 to about 60 weight percent plaster of paris and about 50 to about 40 weight percent powdered aluminum respectively; (e) ejection means contained within the housing adjacent to and supported by the end wall thereof which is formed by the penetration point; and (f) means for activating said ejection means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
60 words
A dual mode incendiary bomblet according to claim 1 wherein the fuel of said slow burning fuel packet is a hydrocarbon fuel selected from the group consisting of hexane, heptane, octane, nonane, and gasoline thickened to a viscosity of from about 50,000 cps to about 70,000 cps with a thickener selected from the group consisting of rubber cement and asphalt.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
A dual mode incendiary bomblet according to claim 2 wherein said inflammable case is fabricated from a member of the group consisting of celluloid and hydroxy terminated polybutadiene cured with toluene diisocyanate.
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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) | 1985-03-08 | 1985-09-07 | 1986-03-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-03-08 | 1989-09-07 | 1990-03-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-03-08 | 1993-09-07 | 1994-03-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |