USH160H
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Integral structural warhead shell
Assignee: United States Department of the Army
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Filing: 1985-12-23
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Granted: 1986-11-04
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Expires: 2005-12-23
Abstract
Abstract A missile having a forward warhead section. The missile warhead section iudes a skin for enclosing various missile components. The skin or shell of the warhead is comprised a plurality of pellets incorporated within the structural shell and forming a part thereof. The pellets are supported on a sheet explosive which is actuated to direct the pellets away from the missile body for impact with an incoming ICBM.
Inventors
- 👤 John S. Perry
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 16:20
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42B; F42B12/00; F42B12/02; F42B12/20; F42B12/22; F42B12/32
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
In a missile having a warhead section enclosing a plurality of pellets disposed for impact with an incoming target, said warhead section comprising: a. a structural shell; b. a plurality of pellet assemblies disposed around the periphery of said shell, said pellet assemblies including pellets disposed for expulsion from said missile shell for impact with an incoming target, said pellet assemblies and said missile shell forming an integral structural assembly; and; c. explosive means for expelling said pellets from said missile shell.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
In a missile having a warhead section enclosing a plurality of pellets disposed for impact with an incoming target, said warhead section comprising: a. a structural shell; b. a plurality of pellet assemblies disposed around the periphery of said shell, said pellet assemblies including pellets disposed for expulsion from said missile shell for impact with an incoming target, said pellet assemblies and said missile shell forming an integral structural assembly; and; c. explosive means for expelling said pellets from said missile shell.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
A warhead shell assembly as in claim 1 including a plurality of pellet housings for enclosing each said pellet, said housings being in spaced relation around said warhead shell.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
A warhead shell assembly as in claim 2 wherein said explosive means is a sheet explosive carried in each said pellet housing beneath said pellet, and, an initiator adjacent said sheet explosive for actuation thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
A warhead shell assembly as in claim 3 including tows of graphite fiber disposed in layers in the spaces between said pellet assemblies, said graphite layers being secured in position by an epoxy adhesive.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
A warhead shell assembly as in claim 4 including thermal insulating means disposed over said pellet assemblies and around said missile shell.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
A warhead shell assembly as in claim 5 wherein said insulating means is comprised of ablative material.
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) | 1989-11-03 | 1990-05-05 | 1990-11-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-11-03 | 1994-05-05 | 1994-11-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-11-03 | 1998-05-05 | 1998-11-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |