US5207579A
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Antipersonnel training mine
Assignee: United States Department of the Army
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Filing: 1991-05-22
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Granted: 1993-05-04
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Expires: 2011-05-22
Abstract
Abstract An acoustic training mine simulator system for use with the pre-existing tiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (MILES). The MILES, located on a target, responds to the acoustic output of said mine simulator upon simulated detonation. The MILES acoustic detection circuitry momentarily disconnects the MILES power supply from the rest of the MILES circuit, causing the MILES to generate an audible alarm indicating a target has been hit.
Inventors
- 👤 Carl J. Campagnuolo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 06:09
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41G; F41G3/00; F41G3/26; F42; F42B; F42B8/00; F42B8/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
A mine simulator system comprising an inground component for emitting an acoustic signal, a means in said inground component for activating said acoustic signal, a target component comprising a means for detecting an acoustic signal, a means responsive to said detecting means for identifying said acoustic signal, and a means responsive to said identifying means for activating a pre-existing multiple integrated laser engagement systems (MILES) audible alarm system upon identification of said acoustic signal wherein said inground component comprises: an outer housing, an inner housing movable with respect to said outer housing, means for moving said inner housing in relation to said outer housing, a release mechanism to control movement of said inner housing with respect to said outer housing, and a means to produce said acoustic signal upon activation of said release mechanism.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
A mine simulator system comprising an inground component for emitting an acoustic signal, a means in said inground component for activating said acoustic signal, a target component comprising a means for detecting an acoustic signal, a means responsive to said detecting means for identifying said acoustic signal, and a means responsive to said identifying means for activating a pre-existing multiple integrated laser engagement systems (MILES) audible alarm system upon identification of said acoustic signal wherein said inground component comprises: an outer housing, an inner housing movable with respect to said outer housing, means for moving said inner housing in relation to said outer housing, a release mechanism to control movement of said inner housing with respect to said outer housing, and a means to produce said acoustic signal upon activation of said release mechanism.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A mine simulator system as in claim 1 in which said means for moving said inner housing comprises a first spring means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
156 words
A mine simulator system as in claim 1 wherein said release mechanism comprises: a flexible leaf spring, a inner housing top containing two slots from which the ends of said flexible leaf spring loosely protrude and bear against an outer housing rim when said inner housing is constrained within said outer housing in a latched mode and wherein said inner housing top is rigidly attached to said inner housing, and a pre-existing M605 mine fuze, modified to remove all pyrotechnics, mounted to said inner housing top and wherein a firing pin of said M605 mine fuze bears against the center of said flexible leaf spring, whereby triggering of said standard mine fuze forces said firing pin downward which pushes said leaf spring downward which causes the ends of said leaf spring to be drawn into said inner housing thereby unlatching and releasing said inner housing from said outer housing allowing said inner housing to move upward.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
A mine simulator system as in claim 3 wherein said inground component comprises a means for emitting visible light.
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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) | 1996-05-03 | 1996-11-02 | 1997-05-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-05-03 | 2000-11-02 | 2001-05-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2004-05-03 | 2004-11-02 | 2005-05-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |