| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 089100800 | ROCKET LAUNCHING | 67 |
| 20080307950 | COLD LAUNCH SYSTEM COMPRISING SHAPE-MEMORY ALLOY ACTUATOR - A cold-launch uses shape-memory-alloy (“SMA”) actuators to accelerate materiel to a required launch velocity. The SMA actuators are arranged into one or more actuation stages. SMA actuators within a given actuation stage are simultaneously triggered. Actuation stages, however, are triggered sequentially, each triggering adding to the velocity of the materiel. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20090031887 | MISSILE CONTAINER RETAINING STRUCTURE FOR A VERTICAL MISSILE LAUNCH DEVICE - The invention relates to a missile container retaining structure ( | 02-05-2009 |
| 20090188382 | Missile launcher - A missile launcher comprising a forward support ( | 07-30-2009 |
| 20090217808 | AUTOMATED LAUNCH MATING SYSTEM - In one embodiment, an automated system for mating a launch device to a launch platform may include a launch platform having a first electrical connector, and a interface member attached to the launch device. The interface member may include a second electrical connector configured to automatically couple to the first electrical connector of the launch platform. | 09-03-2009 |
| 20100050855 | AUTOMATIC CONNECTOR SYSTEM - An apparatus comprising a housing having an opening, a connector unit, a moveable door, and a biasing system. The connector unit is located inside the housing. The connector unit is capable of providing an electrical connection to a complementary connector unit. The moveable door is capable of being moved into an open position and a closed position, wherein the closed position covers the opening. The biasing system is capable of aligning the connector unit with the complementary connector unit and causing the connector unit to engage the complimentary connector unit. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100282051 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ACTUATING A HATCH DOOR - A system and method for actuating a hatch door. One embodiment includes a vertical launcher system that has a hatch door disposed in a plane at the top of a hold. The hatch door includes a leading edge and a trailing edge at opposite ends of the hatch door. When an actuator arm for maneuvering the hatch door is extended, the leading edge is lifted away from the plane by the actuator arm while the trailing edge remains in the plane and slides across the top of the plane toward the point where the leading edge was first lifted away. Such a sliding hatch mechanism allows for quick opening and closing of a hatch door while providing more efficient use of mechanical energy for breaking ice build up or prevent intrusion. | 11-11-2010 |
| 20110011251 | DEFORMABLE REAR DISC FOR MISSILE CONTAINER, INCLUDING A DOWNSTREAM BEARING FRAME - The invention relates to an improved deformable downstream disc ( | 01-20-2011 |
| 20120060672 | Host vehicle rocket launcher connectivity system - A host vehicle, rocket launcher and rocket assembly connectivity system that automatically determines inventory of plural rocket assemblies of different types randomly loaded in plural rocket launcher tubes in multiple host vehicle rocket launcher installations, manages pre-launch functions for new guided rocket-types, manages fuze setting of time-set fuzes, fires selected guided and unguided rocket assemblies using stored inventory information automatically acquired directly from rocket assemblies and verifies rocket-away after firing command, while maintaining compatibility with legacy US military time-set fuzes, warheads and Rocket Management Systems (RMS). | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120060673 | ARMORED ATTACK VEHICLE - Aspects of the present disclosure provide an armored helmet assembly that is fully or completely assembled and quickly mounted onto a host vehicle to form a military vehicle. The armored helmet assembly provides protection, weapons, cameras, and other equipment for the driver. When desired, the armored helmet assembly in a completely assembled state is unlocked and removed from the host vehicle. The host vehicle is typically a construction vehicle and useful as such. In some embodiments, a weapons platform assembly is mounted on the armored helmet assembly. Other embodiments include one or more of an expandable battle shield, a front end container for storage of equipment or weapons, and a command surveillance module. In certain embodiments, in addition to the armored helmet assembly, a lower armored assembly in a completely assembled state is mounted onto a lower portion of the host vehicle. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120103175 | TRANSLATING ADJACENT-BLAST SHIELD AND METHOD FOR PROTECTING EXTERNAL SLOTS OF MISSILES IN LAUNCHER TUBES - Embodiments of a translating adjacent-blast shield and method of protecting external slots of a missile from a high-temperature, high-pressure gas plume of a missile that is launched from an adjacent or nearby launcher tube of a launcher are disclosed herein. The translating adjacent-blast shield may be provided circumferentially around each of the missiles in a launcher and may cover at least portions of external slots of the missiles. The translating adjacent-blast shield may translate along the missile during launch to expose the external slots and may remain on the missile after launch. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120152090 | Self-Contained Munition Gas Management System - An apparatus is disclosed that is a self-contained gas management system (hereinafter “GMS”) that accommodates individual canisters of highly energetic small munitions, but is not so limited. By decoupling the gas management system for a given munition from an adjacent munition, the risk of downing a multi-pack launcher or munition adapter is reduced. Thermal wear, overheating, restrained firing and aft closure debris can be isolated through the separation of gas management systems. In addition, the GMS allows for ease of replenishment and maintenance of a given sub-cell of a multi-pack system. The GMS works with existing munitions and canisters without the need to modify them. Each GMS is dimensioned to fit the canistered munition it receives as well as the launch system with which it is used. The illustrative GMS comprises a plenum, and a first and a second uptake structure. The plenum receives the exhaust from the canistered munition when the munition fires. The plenum is fluidically coupled to the first and second uptake structures. The uptake structures in the illustrative embodiment receive the missile exhaust from the plenum and vent the exhaust to the atmosphere. In the illustrative embodiment, the first and second uptake structures are disposed along opposite sides of the canistered munition, flanking it. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120174741 | TELE-OPERATED, INTRINSICALLY STABLE PAN/TILT MOUNT FOR REMOTE OPERATION OF WEAPONS OR TOOLS - This is directed to systems, processes, machines, and other means that allow a pan/tilt gun mount to be radio controlled by a plurality of frequencies. The invention can rapidly rotate and adjust elevation to aim a gun mount as directed by a user. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20120210851 | System and Method for Rapid Aiming and Firing of Defensive Countermeasures - A system and method for rapid aiming and firing of weapons and defensive countermeasures against rocket-propelled grenades or other ballistic devices suitable for use on aircraft, ground vehicles, and ships. | 08-23-2012 |
| 20120210852 | METHOD FOR LAUNCHING NAVAL MINES - An air-based vertical launch system is described by means of which ballistic missile defense can be achieved effectively from a large aircraft. A method for ensuring safe missile egress is proposed. A method for ensuring that the missile strikes the ballistic missile payload section is also proposed. Together, the air basing method employing vertical (or near-vertical) launch and semi-active laser guidance yield an affordable and operationally effective missile defense against both tactical and long-range ballistic missiles. The affordability of missile defense is enhanced by the ability of an aircraft equipped with a vertical launcher to simultaneously carry out several defensive and offensive missions and to provide other capabilities such as satellite launch at other times. Methods for employing an aircraft equipped with a vertical (or near-vertical launcher) and one or more of the proposed egress assurance mechanisms in offensive ground attack missions, mine laying, and satellite launch missions are also proposed. | 08-23-2012 |
| 20130139676 | MISSILE CANISTER - The invention covers a missile canister ( | 06-06-2013 |
| 20130319211 | PLUME EXHAUST MANAGEMENT FOR VLS - A system is provided for directing a flow of gas, including a launching mechanism, a plenum, a layer of meltable material, and an open-ended uptake component. The launching mechanism is adapted to expel rocket exhaust gas. The plenum includes an upper portion having at least one fire resistant breachable plug. The upper portion is adjacent to the launching mechanism. The layer of meltable material is disposed on the upper portion. The heat generated by the gas melts the layer of meltable material. The open-ended uptake component operatively connects to the plenum. The plug moves onto a lower portion of the plenum due to force generated by the gas onto the plug, and the gas flows through the plenum and the uptake component to vent said gas in a controlled manner. | 12-05-2013 |
| 20140202322 | MOUNTING SET, SYSTEM AND METHOD - A mounting set for use in mounting an external stores to a mounting station of an aerospace vehicle includes a mounting bracket arrangement and a strap arrangement. The bracket arrangement is configured for selective reversible engagement with respect to the mounting station and for cooperating with the strap arrangement. The strap arrangement is configured for securing the bracket arrangement to the stores in load bearing abutment therewith to enable transfer of loads between the stores and the mounting station via said bracket arrangement, in operation of said mounting set. A mounting system is also provided for mounting an external stores to an aerospace vehicle having two or more mounting stations, including a mounting set for each mounting station. Mounting methods are also provided. | 07-24-2014 |
| 20150345900 | Missile Launcher System - A missile launcher is provided for ship integration. In particular, the missile launcher affords a simple and safe integration onto a surface, such as a deck of a naval vessel, for example. The missile launcher includes a box launcher to house and launch the missiles and a pedestal to support and orient the box launcher. The box launcher provides protection from the natural environment as well as protection from other threats to the system. The box launcher is designed to enable missiles not normally designed for use in a harsh environment to be used in such an environment. The missile launcher also enables loading of missiles while at sea. The missile launcher can be integrated into naval vessels, land vehicles, fixed locations and other installations, as needed. | 12-03-2015 |
| 089100801 | Having rocket-storage and transfer means | 4 |
| 20090193962 | DISPENSER ARRANGEMENT FOR DISCHARGING COUNTERMEASURE MEANS - A dispenser for a platform, configured to be mounted to the platform and connected to power- and control-systems of the platform. The dispenser includes a magazine for a plurality of pyrotechnic countermeasure cartridges. The magazine is configured for removable fixation to the dispenser by one single fixing bolt in a central location thereof for securing the magazine to the dispenser in an operative mode. A first lock associated with the dispenser and a second lock associated with the magazine are configured to arrest the fixing bolt in interlocking engagement with the first lock and preventing the fixing bolt from coming loose due to environmental influence. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20120036986 | CANISTERIZED INTERCEPTOR WITH EMBEDDED WINDINGS AND METHOD FOR SAFE ROUND DETECTION - Embodiments of a canisterized interceptor and method to prevent the launch of a canisterized interceptor that may have been penetrated by small arms fire are generally described herein. In some embodiments, the canisterized interceptor includes a composite canister for housing an interceptor. The canister includes an embedded winding to provide a conductive path and comprises a conductor arranged within composite material of the canister. A maximum spacing may be provided between windings of the conductor and penetration of the canister may be indicated by an open or short circuit in the conductive path. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20140060296 | VESSEL OF THE TYPE COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE SHAFT FOR RECEIVING AT LEAST ONE MISSILE-LAUNCHING CONTAINER - Vessel of the type comprising at least one shaft for receiving at least one missile-launching container ( | 03-06-2014 |
| 089100804 | Storage means movable to facilitate launching | 1 |
| 20220135226 | IMPROVEMENTS IN AND RELATING TO OPERATING A MUNITIONS SYSTEM - The invention relates to a method of determining the relative positions of components of a munitions system, the munitions system comprising a first component ( | 05-05-2022 |
| 089100806 | Having means restraining rocket from movement in launching direction | 4 |
| 20110072957 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR A CONTROL SURFACE RESTRAINT AND RELEASE SYSTEM - In an embodiment of methods and apparatus for a control surface restraint and release system comprises a restraint apparatus detachably coupled to the control surface, a guidance rail slidably engaging the restraint apparatus, and a stopping mechanism coupled to the guidance rail and configured to stop a movement of the restraint apparatus. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110265637 | Missile Secure-Release Mechanism Having Wheel Lock Detent - The invention efficiently and effectively secures and releases a rail-launched missile. An asymmetrical secure-release wheel ( | 11-03-2011 |
| 20120036987 | MOBILE MISSILE LAUNCH SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF - The present invention relates to launching system, more particularly relates to mobile launching system for missiles. The mobile missile launch system comprising a vehicle ( | 02-16-2012 |
| 089100807 | Including rocket-firing means | 1 |
| 20110011252 | ELECTRO-MAGNETIC RESTRAINT - A restraint for immobilizing a projectile with respect to its launch system is disclosed. When electromagnetic force is applied to the restraint, the restraint releases the projectile, thereby enabling its launch. | 01-20-2011 |
| 089100809 | Underwater launching | 2 |
| 20090308236 | Missile system - A missile system has target detection and target destruction facilities interlinked by digital communication lines, the target detection facilities including a sonar and a digital receiver for space intelligence radio signals, wherein the sonar and the digital receiver for space intelligence radio signals are mounted on a self-elevating buoy placed inside a sealed radio-transparent case. | 12-17-2009 |
| 089100810 | Rocket launched from container | 1 |
| 20160178317 | PAYLOAD LAUNCH SYSTEM AND METHOD | 06-23-2016 |
| 089100811 | Having umbilical-separating means | 3 |
| 20120055322 | Systems and Methods for Launching Munitions - Systems and methods for launching munitions are provided. In some embodiments, the system may include a launcher coupled to a vehicle and configured to retain a munition during transport by a vehicle and configured to route electrical signals from the vehicle to the munition. The system may also include a flexible, peel-away connector coupled to the launcher, the peel-away connector comprising an adhesive for coupling to at least a portion of the munition. The flexible, peel-away connector may be configured to route electrical signals from the launcher to the munition during transport and detach from the munition as the munition exits from the launcher during a launch. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120132060 | DEVICE FOR SEPARATING THE TWO PORTIONS OF A LAUNCHER REFUELING MODULE - The invention relates to a separator device for separating the on-board and ground portions of a launcher fueling module, the device comprising: a locking system having a locking finger ( | 05-31-2012 |
| 20150122113 | Guidance Section Connector Interface for Advanced Rocket Launchers - A guidance section connector interface system operable with smart or guided rockets to be launched from a rocket launcher comprising a rocket connector of a rocket in electronic communication with a guidance system of a guidance head of the rocket, a connector saver, and a launcher connector of a rocket launcher. The connector saver can be configured to connect the rocket connecter to the launcher connector. The connection between the connector saver and the rocket connector is configured to release upon launching the rocket, wherein the connector saver remains connected to the launcher connector to protect the launcher connector from the extreme conditions within the rocket launcher at launch. | 05-07-2015 |
| 089100812 | Having safety devices for preventing premature ignition or launching | 1 |
| 20090007764 | Electro Magnetic Restraint Mechanism - A restraint for immobilizing a projectile with respect to its launch system is disclosed. When electromagnetic force is applied to the restraint, the restraint releases the projectile, thereby enabling its launch. | 01-08-2009 |
| 089100813 | Having rocket-firing means | 5 |
| 20100089227 | ELECTROMAGNETIC MISSILE LAUNCHER - A technique for launching a missile that avoids some of the costs and disadvantages for doing so in the prior art. In particular, the illustrative embodiment of the present invention uses an electromagnetic catapult to throw the missile clear of the launch platform—with sufficient velocity to attain aerodynamic flight—before the missile's engine is ignited. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20130152773 | Safe Firing Device - A device for safe firing is provided. The device is used in a tube of a rocket, like a shoulder-launched anti-armor rocket. The present invention has simple structure and small size. A few safety designs are used in the present invention to improve safety of the rocket tube during transportation. Those designs also prevent the rocket from misfire owing to lack of training. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130186263 | Shoulder-Launched Launcher - The present invention provides a device for shoulder-launching operation. Stability and convenience on operation are enhanced. Furthermore, production is improved and maintenance difficulty is reduced. | 07-25-2013 |
| 089100814 | Rocket propellant ignited by electrical means | 2 |
| 20100300274 | ELECTROMAGNETIC MISSILE LAUNCHER - A technique for launching a missile that avoids some of the costs and disadvantages for doing so in the prior art. In particular, the illustrative embodiment of the present invention uses an electromagnetic catapult to throw the missile clear of the launch platform—with sufficient velocity to attain aerodynamic flight—before the missile's engine is ignited. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20110138992 | CONTROLLING APPARATUS FOR EJECTING GUIDED MISSILE AND METHOD THEREOF - Provided are a controlling apparatus for ejecting a guided missile and a method for ejecting the guided missile inserted into a launching tube. More particularly, The present invention provides a controlling apparatus for ejecting a guided missile additionally including a power supply controller which applies a signal for ejecting a guided weapon to a fuse during separating the fuse used for igniting a propulsion engine in the guided weapon and an ejection controlling method using the same. | 06-16-2011 |
| 089100815 | Movable launcher | 7 |
| 20090308237 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREPARING A LAUNCH DEVICE - A launch device may be prepared for launch. The launch device may be assembled in a horizontal position on a mobile device. A lifting device attached to the mobile device may be coupled to the launch device. The launch device may be moved to a launch site using the mobile device. The launch device may be moved to a vertical position at the launch site using the lifting device. The launch device may be launched. | 12-17-2009 |
| 20100095831 | MOBILE CARRIER FOR A PROJECTILE LAUNCHER - A mobile projectile launcher is disclosed having a tiltable launching platform for supporting a plurality of canisters in each of which projectiles to be launched are stored and fired, a support plate pivotally connected to a horizontal cargo bed, and at least one linear actuator by which the support plate is swingable from a closed position substantially perpendicular to the cargo bed to an open position substantially parallel to the cargo bed. The support plate is made of a material that is resistant to the projectile plume following launching and is sufficiently sturdy to support a technician during the loading of projectiles when set in an open position, yet is adapted to protect and hide the loaded canisters when set in a closed position. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20100236391 | Housing-transportation-launch assembly for vertical-launch missiles, method of producing such an assembly, and ground missile launcher - In a ground launcher, two or more housing-transportation-launch assemblies for respective missiles are placed one on top of the other and connected releasably and interchangeably to each other; each housing-transportation-launch assembly has a respective outer casing, which in turn has longitudinal end walls breakable from inside the casing, and a deflecting body for deflecting the exhaust gas of the engine of the missile; a guide and protection assembly being interposed between the casing and the missile to guide the missile in the set launch direction, and to protect the missile against shock or vibration. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20110259182 | Aerodynamic Rotating Launcher - A rotating launcher system includes a plurality of rocket or missile housing tubes arranged in a circular pattern within a carousel, a set of frames, a cylindrical protective skin, an aerodynamically optimized nose cone with a bore, and an optional door covering the bore, enabling rockets or missiles to exit the launcher. The rotating launcher system may also include an aerodynamically optimized tail cone with a bore, and an optional door covering the bore, enabling exhaust from the rockets or missiles to exit the launcher. The rotating launcher system also includes an integral controller for an indexing motor, and an indexing motor enabling the bores of the nose and tail cones to align with different rockets or missiles in the carousel by either rotating the nose and tail cones, or by rotating the carousel. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20140174283 | MISSILE CONTAINER AND METHOD OF OPERATING A MISSILE CONTAINER - A missile container has a container housing, a container roof, at least one canister for holding a missile which, in a storage position, is disposed on the container housing, and a movement mechanism for moving the canister from the storage position into an operating position. The elements arranged in the interior of the container housing are protected against external weather influences. In the operating position, the canister is held at least partially outside the container housing by the movement mechanism and the container roof is closed and shields a container interior against the outside. | 06-26-2014 |
| 20150075357 | ACTUATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MISSILE CONTAINER DOORS - A missile container sealing assembly includes an end cap capable of sealing an end of a container for a missile, and one or more linkage assemblies for controllably opening the end cap. The end cap has a frame portion that defines an opening for a missile and is mountable to the end of the missile container, and a door portion that includes one or more doors that close and seal the opening in the frame portion. Each linkage assembly is associated with a respective one of the one or more doors, for opening the doors relative to the frame portion. Moreover, each linkage assembly includes a link that transmits a force ahead of the leading end of the missile to open the doors and permit the missile's egress through the opening. | 03-19-2015 |
| 20150377586 | STOWABLE EFFECTOR LAUNCH SYSTEM - An effector launch system includes a stowable effector launcher housing having a housing panel configured for coupling with a vehicle, and one or more receptacle brackets movably coupled with the housing panel. The one or more receptacle brackets include one or more effector launcher sockets. The launch system further includes one or more effector launchers. Each effector launcher includes an effector received within an adapter housing. The stowable effector launcher housing is movable between deployed and stowed configurations. In the deployed configuration the one or more receptacle brackets extend from the housing panel and the one or more effector launchers are received within the one or more effector launcher sockets. In the stowed configuration the one or more effector launchers are removed from the one or more effector launcher sockets and the one or more receptacle brackets are stowed along the housing panel. | 12-31-2015 |
| 089100816 | Having tubular guide means | 12 |
| 20120055323 | Systems and Methods for Launching Munitions - Systems and methods for launching munitions are provided. In some embodiments, a launcher configured to retain a munition during transport by a vehicle may comprise a first housing, circuitry, and a second housing. The first housing may define a tube configured to hold a munition for transportation. The circuitry may provide electrical communication with a munition present within the tube. The second housing may define a tube corresponding to the tube defined by the first housing. The second housing may be configured to mount to the first housing so that the tubes defined by the first housing and the second housing combine to house and launch a munition. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120247310 | MAGAZINE-INTEGRATED AMMUNITION - A device is provided to connect the ammunition and the magazine to each other not only in terms of design, but also in terms of function. The magazine and ammunition are combined to form sub-modules, wherein a plurality of sub-modules would then be comparable to the quantity of conventional ammunition in the launcher tube. The sub-modules are then assembled and locked. The individual sub-module contains, inter alia, rifling, by means of which, during firing, the ammunition/submunition is caused to rotate and is thereby stabilized. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20140076134 | Method and Apparatus for Launch Recoil Abatement - Recoil forces of a launched missile and the moment force imposed on the launch platform can be reduced by use of a recoil abatement element in communication with a launch tube. The recoil abatement element includes at least one nozzle configured to receive therethrough exhaust gasses from a missile when launched. The nozzle can be canted or otherwise configured to direct the exhaust gasses in a desired direction to thereby offset moment force imposed on the platform by the exhaust gasses. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140238223 | FLOAT SUPPORT MEMBER FOR ROCKET LAUNCHER - A float support member that comprises a base for mounting to an object, primary linkages rotatably coupled by a primary pin defining a primary movable pin point that moves both in a lateral direction and a transverse direction, and secondary linkages rotatably coupled to said primary linkages, respectively, by first and second secondary pins, respectively. The first and second secondary pins define first and second secondary movable pin points, respectively, that each move both in a lateral direction and a transverse direction. The first and second secondary linkages being rotatably coupled to the base by first and second stationary pins, respectively, defining first and second stationary pin points, respectively. The position of the primary movable pin point in both the lateral and transverse directions depends on the position of both of the first and second secondary moveable pin points in both the lateral and transverse directions and vice versa. | 08-28-2014 |
| 20160161230 | PROJECTILE AND BARREL INTENDED TO ACCOMMODATE SUCH A PROJECTILE - A projectile extending along an axis X between two ends, the projectile being positioned in a barrel of substantially cylindrical shape of axis X is provided. The projectile comprises: a hollow part at its centre, opening onto a first of the two ends of the projectile to receive a compressed fluid, a plurality of vents passing through the projectile from the hollow part substantially perpendicular to the axis X and with a substantially radial outlet to expel the compressed fluid substantially at a tangent to the projectile. The invention also relates to the barrel and to a launch device comprising a projectile and a barrel. | 06-09-2016 |
| 20160377375 | LAUNCH SYSTEM FOR A GUIDED MISSILE AND A GUIDED MISSILE FOR SUCH A LAUNCH SYSTEM - The present embodiment relates to a guided missile launch system comprising a launch tube with a guided missile space for receiving a guided missile and with a cartridge space for receiving a blank cartridge, further comprising a handle piece mountable on the launch tube and separable from the launch tube, the handle piece having a striking pin system for firing the blank cartridge. | 12-29-2016 |
| 089100817 | Including a forward closure | 4 |
| 20090126556 | Adaptable Launching System - A launch system for use as a standalone munition launcher or as a guest launcher within a main battery host launcher. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20100282055 | LAUNCH TUBE PROTECTIVE COVER - A launch tube protective cover for mounting to a launch tube including a projectile. The launch tube protective cover is arranged for protecting the interior of the launch tube from external environment. The launch tube protective cover includes a flexible rippable vapor barrier faced towards the projectile and circumferentially attached to the launch tube. | 11-11-2010 |
| 20120204709 | PROJECTILE PROPULSION SYSTEM - A projectile propulsion system includes a launch tube, multiphase material, and a pressure barrier member. The launch tube has an interior cavity, the multiphase material disposed therein. The launch tube also has an opening to receive the multiphase material. The pressure barrier member seals the opening while the multiphase material is disposed in the interior cavity of the launch tube so as to allow the launch tube to be pressurized. When the pressure barrier member is broken, a shock wave allows the contents of the interior cavity, such as a projectile, to be expelled from the tube with a high velocity and force. | 08-16-2012 |
| 20160178318 | MISSILE CANISTER GATED OBTURATOR | 06-23-2016 |
| 089100818 | Including an auxiliary rocket-launching charge | 2 |
| 20090007765 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR LAUNCHING A VEHICLE - An apparatus for launching a vehicle includes a bag and an inflator in fluid communication with the bag, the inflator configured to generate a gas to inflate the bag. The apparatus is operable to launch the vehicle. A method for launching a vehicle includes the step of providing an apparatus for launching the vehicle, the apparatus comprising a bag and an inflator in fluid communication with the bag. The method further includes the step of activating the inflator, such that a gas flows from the inflator, and the step of inflating the bag with the gas to launch the vehicle. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20130319212 | VEHICLE FOR LAUNCHING FROM A GAS GUN - A vehicle for launching from a gun such as a gas gun and having a housing; preferably incorporating a precessional attitude control system; and utilizing a flared base, fins, or active use of the attitude control system during passage through the atmosphere. Subtly canting the fins can produce desired spinning of the vehicle. The propulsion system can employ liquid, hybrid, or solid fuel. A removable aero-shell assists atmospheric flight with thermal protection being provided by anticipated ablation, an ablative aero-spike, or transpirational cooling. And a releasable sabot enhances the effectiveness of the launch. | 12-05-2013 |
| 089100819 | Having guide means | 10 |
| 20080282875 | Missile Launcher - This missile launcher is characterized in that the cells ( | 11-20-2008 |
| 20090223356 | MISSILE LAUNCHING SYSTEM, AND A HANGER MEMBER FOR SUSPENDING THE MISSILE IN A LAUNCH RAIL - A missile launching system including a launch rail for attachment to an aircraft and having a longitudinal slot, and at least two hangers for attachment to the missile at longitudinally spaced locations thereof and having a cross-section configured to be received in the longitudinal slot in the launch rail. The rearmost hanger includes two separable main parts, including a first main part for engagement with a respective lateral, first groove section of the slot, and a second main part configured to be attached to the missile and be slidably guided in a second groove section of the slot normal to the first groove section and opening towards the missile. The second main part includes laterally extending collars configured to interact in close proximity with respective rail sections facing the missile. The second main part is configured to separate from the first part when launching the missile. | 09-10-2009 |
| 20090255398 | APPARATUS COMPRISING A PASSIVELY-ACTUATED SNUBBER - A passively-actuated apparatus for providing shock-absorption between a missile and a missile canister prior to missile launch, and for moving out of the path of a missile during missile launch. The apparatus comprises a snubber coupled to a passive actuator that drives a snubber from a position wherein the snubber is engaged with a missile to a position wherein the snubber is cleared from the path of any portion of the missile during launch. The actuator is purely mechanical in nature, and is passively-actuated by the motion of the missile itself as the missile begins launch. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20100269677 | Apparatus and Method for Selectively Affecting a Launch Trajectory of a Projectile - An apparatus for selectively affecting a launch trajectory of a projectile from a canister includes means for selectively positioning the projectile with respect to the canister and a sabot operably associated with the projectile and the means for selectively positioning the projectile. A projectile launch system includes a canister, a projectile disposed in the canister, and means for selectively positioning the projectile with respect to the canister. A method for affecting a launch trajectory of a projectile includes providing a canister and a projectile disposed in the canister and adjusting a position of the projectile with respect to the canister. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20110167995 | PRINCIPLE FOR THE INTEGRATION OF MISSILE-BASED WEAPON SYSTEMS ON A FIXED RAMP FOR STEALTH SURFACE VESSELS IN ORDER TO COUNTER ASYMMETRIC THREATS - Device for launching missiles from a ship, includes at least one missile launch ramp, includes a ditch delimited by side walls of which at least two constitute bulwarks which extend around the periphery of the ship, the ditch being open above the exterior deck of the ship, in that the launch ramp is positioned in the ditch so it can be used to launch a missile over a lateral bulwark of the ditch extending around the periphery of the ship. It includes an element for discharging the missile propulsion gases including a duct opening onto an orifice in a lateral bulwark of the ditch extending around the periphery of the ship, and the lateral bulwarks of the ditch are of a height tailored to conceal the missiles in place on the ramp, for angles of incidence of between 0 and −5° with respect to the deck of the ship. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20120024136 | METHOD FOR LAUNCHING A MISSILE - An air-based vertical launch system is described by means of which ballistic missile defense can be achieved effectively from a large aircraft. A method for ensuring safe missile egress is proposed. A method for ensuring that the missile strikes the ballistic missile payload section is also proposed. Together, the air basing method employing vertical (or near-vertical) launch and semi-active laser guidance yield an affordable and operationally effective missile defense against both tactical and long-range ballistic missiles. The affordability of missile defense is enhanced by the ability of an aircraft equipped with a vertical launcher to simultaneously carry out several defensive and offensive missions and to provide other capabilities such as satellite launch at other times. Methods for employing an aircraft equipped with a vertical (or near-vertical launcher) and one or more of the proposed egress assurance mechanisms in offensive ground attack missions, mine laying, and satellite launch missions are also proposed. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120060674 | COMPOSITE REINFORCED MISSILE RAIL - According to one embodiment, an apparatus comprises a frame portion made of metal and having a substantially elongated shape. The frame portion comprises one or more cavities situated in a longitudinal direction, and a composite material is disposed within the cavities to structurally reinforce the frame portion. The frame portion includes one or more missile guides situated in the longitudinal direction and configured to slidingly engage a weapon. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120152092 | Stowable Elevating Trainable Launcher (SETL) - A system and method for launching non-vertical launch munitions with a non-vertical launch trajectory from a launcher that is operationally coupled to a vertical launching system (VLS). The inventors of the present invention recognized that munitions that are unsuitable for vertical launches were unavailable for use with vertical launching systems, thus foreclosing important defense, attack, and cost-savings opportunities for VLS-equipped platforms. A VLS could be substantially more versatile if it accommodated munitions such as torpedoes, counter-measures, direct-fire munitions, point-and-shoot munitions, and a variety of other missiles and equipment. The launcher according to the present invention is also stowable in an upward orientation within a cell of the host vertical launching system. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20150053073 | Multiple Missile Carriage and Launch Guidance Module - A multiple missile carriage and launch guidance module comprising a plurality of missile launch rails that are each configured to carry and guide the launch of a missile and are carried on a common missile carriage wall in respective positions and orientations allowing for missile carriage and launch from the rails. | 02-26-2015 |
| 20150101479 | ROCKET LAUNCH TOWER - A rocket launch tower is provided, including: a vertical support structure including two or more guide towers defining a vertical shaft between the two or more guide towers, each guide tower including one or more pulleys engaging one or more cables; a platform located within the vertical shaft and connected to the one or more cables; a drive mechanism that applies a force to the one or more cables to accelerate the platform along a trajectory within the vertical shaft; one or more sensors collecting data regarding the position of the platform along the trajectory within the vertical shaft and communicating the platform position data to a controller, the controller in communication with an acceleration control system including one or more brakes acting on the platform; wherein the controller causes the acceleration control system to actively correct the platform acceleration towards an intended platform acceleration. | 04-16-2015 |
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| 20150101478 | AIRCRAFT MISSILE LAUNCHER COVER - A cover for an empty rail missile launcher that can be used in flight. The cover is shaped to reflect radar signals transmitted by a radar transmitter away from the radar transmitter to reduce detectibility by radar. The cover may also be coated with radar absorbent material to reduce detectibility by radar. Hangers are used to mount the cover to the rail missile launcher. The cover is provided with a grounding mechanism to dissipate precipitation static. A restraint mechanism is provided to prevent the cover from inadvertently sliding off the rail missile launcher. | 04-16-2015 |
