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US4922827A
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Method and means for intercepting missiles
Assignee: QUANTAMETRICS Inc BRACKENWOOD PATH HEAD OF HARBOR ST JAMES NY 11780 A CORP OF
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Filing: 1988-12-19
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Granted: 1990-05-08
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Expires: 2008-12-19
Abstract
Abstract A ballistic missile about to re-enter the atmosphere is destroyed by explosively dispersing for large quantities of inherently-light C 60 molecules in clouds in the path of the missile. The sharp edges of the molecules scar the missile and subject it to destruction from the heat or re-entry.
Inventors
- 👤 John L. Remo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 07:45
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42B; F42B12/00; F42B12/02; F42B12/36; F42B12/46; F42B12/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
37 words
A shell to be fired at a missile, comprising a mass of material including C 60 molecules, means for holding said mass of material, and explosive means for dispersing the molecules when the explosive means is detonated.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
37 words
A shell to be fired at a missile, comprising a mass of material including C 60 molecules, means for holding said mass of material, and explosive means for dispersing the molecules when the explosive means is detonated.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
59 words
A system for weakening a missile warhead comprising a shell, said shell having a mass of carbon C 60 material and means for holding said mass of material, said shell having explosive means for dispersing the carbon C 60 material, a launcher for launching the shell, a control for detonating said explosive after said launcher has launched said shell.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
59 words
A system for weakening a missile warhead comprising a shell, said shell having a mass of carbon C 60 material and means for holding said mass of material, said shell having explosive means for dispersing the carbon C 60 material, a launcher for launching the shell, a control for detonating said explosive after said launcher has launched said shell.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A system as in claim 2 wherein said control is arranged to detonate said explosive in the path of the warhead.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
A system as in claim 3, wherein said control includes guidance means for guiding said shell toward the path of the warhead.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
A system as in claim 3, wherein said control includes guidance means for guiding said shell toward the path of the warhead and detonate the explosive in the vicinity of said warhead.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
54 words
The method of weakening a missile warhead, which comprises: launching a shell having a mass of C 60 material; guiding the shell into the path of a hostile missile; and detonating an explosive within the shell so as to disperse the C 60 material into a large cloud in the path of the missile.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
54 words
The method of weakening a missile warhead, which comprises: launching a shell having a mass of C 60 material; guiding the shell into the path of a hostile missile; and detonating an explosive within the shell so as to disperse the C 60 material into a large cloud in the path of the missile.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1993-05-07 | 1993-11-06 | 1994-05-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-05-07 | 1997-11-06 | 1998-05-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-05-07 | 2001-11-06 | 2002-05-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |