| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 089410010 | Training mechanisms | 52 |
| 20090260513 | Field Gun Aim - A howitzer suitable for deployment on a ground plane, the howitzer comprising a barrel for firing a projectile, the barrel defining a barrel axis and having a muzzle towards the front end of the howitzer and a breech towards the back end of the howitzer; a cradle for holding the barrel at an azimuth and an elevation; a recoil accommodating mechanism such that the barrel can move along the barrel axis relative to the cradle; a bearing for varying the azimuth of the cannon; and a linkage for varying the elevation of the bearing. | 10-22-2009 |
| 20100071540 | Retractable Light Turret - A retractable light turret mounted able to rotate on a platform, comprising an active system orientable in elevation and in azimuth, a protective cowling for the active system closing a caisson, wherein said turret incorporates means for deployment of said active system constituted by a first and a second arm forming a deformable parallelogram arranged on either side of said active system and elevation and azimuth aiming means for said active system, said deployment being controlled by a first manual means activating said first arm, the orientation in elevation and in azimuth of said active system being controlled by a second manual means activating said second arm. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20110277622 | Orbital device with stowable mount - A weapon/recon mount device, comprising: a base ring fixable to a vehicle; a slewing ring concentric with and rotatable relative to the base ring; a pivot mount attached to the slewing ring and having a stowed state and a deployed state; and a back rest attached to the slewing ring and having a stowed state and a deployed state. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20120210863 | COUNTERMEASURE SYSTEMS INCLUDING PYROTECHNICALLY-GIMBALED TARGETING UNITS AND METHODS FOR EQUIPPING VEHICLES WITH THE SAME - Embodiments of a pyrotechnically-gimbaled targeting unit are provided. In one embodiment, the targeting unit includes a targeting unit housing, a countermeasure payload carried by the targeting unit housing, and a plurality of thrusters coupled to the targeting unit housing. The plurality of thrusters is configured to be selectively activated to rotate the targeting unit housing about first and second substantially orthogonal axes to provide controlled pointing of countermeasure payload prior to the deployment thereof. Embodiments of a countermeasure system including a pyrotechnically-gimbaled targeting unit are also provided, as are methods for equipping a vehicle with a countermeasure system of the type that includes at least one pyrotechnically-gimbaled targeting unit. | 08-23-2012 |
| 20120297969 | RETRACTABLE ROTARY TURRET - The technology can include a retractable rotary turret system. The system includes a base comprising two support arms. The system further includes a turret platform that is a truncated sphere having a substantially flat side and a substantially spherical side. The turret platform includes a turret support ring rotary coupled to the two support arms and a turret device isolatively coupled to the turret support ring. The turret platform is rotatable along a first dimension for deployment of the spherical side and is rotatable along the first dimension for deployment of the flat side. | 11-29-2012 |
| 20150075358 | Cannon and Military Vehicle - A cannon and a military vehicle having such a cannon, which includes a support, a turret that is rotatable relative to the support and is provided with an opening, and a closure element disposed on the support and configured for the closing off of the opening of the turret. | 03-19-2015 |
| 20150082977 | REMOTE CONTROLLED NON-LETHAL WEAPON STATION - A Remote Controlled Weapon Station is provided wherein it comprises a weapon mounting bracket that is remotely adjustable in elevating/lowering and a rotatable turret assembly adapted to be mounted on vehicles, remotely adjustable in rotation, and wherein the weapon mounting bracket is pivotally mounted on it, and the Remote Controlled Weapon Station is converted into a remote controlled Non Lethal weapon station by that at least one non lethal means is installed in it, chosen from a group consisting of—a multi barreled means for firing grenades; multi-barrels launcher means for pyrotechnically firing plurality of charges; acoustic means for producing tones; illuminating means; observation means and means for providing sniper firing capabilities of small caliber kinetic bullet. | 03-26-2015 |
| 20160169628 | CARTRIDGE BASED MODULAR TURRET CONTROL SYSTEM | 06-16-2016 |
| 089410020 | Motor operated | 30 |
| 20080264246 | Quick-response drive mechanism for controlling the movement of an object relative to a support - An improved drive mechanism ( | 10-30-2008 |
| 20100257999 | Battery-Powered Motor Unit - The technology herein relates to rotating a second structure, which can be a turret, relative to a first structure, which can be a vehicle. The system can include a motor unit having a motor with a motor gear to rotate a drive shaft and a drive gear. A manual input shaft can also be configured to transmit rotation to the drive shaft. The motor can have a central axis that forms an angle of less than 90 degrees with a plane substantially defined by an outer surface of a gear box coupled to the motor. A mounting bracket is configured to allow mechanical communication between the motor unit and an internal ring gear. The mounting bracket has a mounting frame defining at least a first slide channel. A first motor unit coupler has a slide flange that is slidably received by the mounting frame and receives a motor unit. The internal ring gear can be mounted to a vehicle and a turret can be pivotably disposed within the internal ring gear. A motor unit is mounted on the turret and a drive gear is rotatably mounted on the motor unit and in direct engagement with the internal ring gear. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100269680 | Weapon Sight - This invention, as a unit, is a training adjustable combination sight, primarily intended to be mounted on a vehicle of smaller vessel for close-in defence of these against air and ground attacks. In its entirety, aside from the required sight sensors ( | 10-28-2010 |
| 20110023698 | ROTATABLE TARGETING ASSEMBLY HAVING WEAPONS INTEGRATED DIRECTION AND RATE CONTROL - A weapons system includes a frame having an axis. A targeting assembly is arranged and operational to move rotationally the frame axis. The targeting assembly includes a weapon. A user interface is attached to the weapon and is operable actuate movement of the targeting assembly about the axis. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110168006 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR STABILIZING WEAPONS - The method serves for adjusting a positioning of a longitudinal axis of a weapon barrel. An adjusting angle of the weapon barrel is changeable by at least one adjusting element. The weapon barrel is arranged so as to be movable relative to a weapon support in the direction of the longitudinal axis. A positioning of the weapon barrel relative to the weapon support is determined by measurement technology. The measurement values obtained as a result are supplied to a control device. The control device acts on the adjusting element in accordance with a predetermined functional relationship between the obtained measurement values and an input value for the adjusting element. The device for firing shell s is constructed for use of the respective method. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20120024143 | Weapon Station and Associated Method - In certain embodiments, a weapon station comprises a weapon mounting apparatus and a sight mounting apparatus. The weapon mounting apparatus is adapted to rotate, using a first rotational drive mechanism, about an azimuth axis. The weapon mounting apparatus is adapted to receive one or more weapons for attachment at a position offset from the azimuth axis. The sight mounting apparatus is coupled to the weapon mounting apparatus and is adapted to receive for attachment a sighting device. The sighting device comprises one or more sensors and is adapted to rotate, using a second rotational drive mechanism, the one or more sensors about the azimuth axis independently of rotational movement of the weapon mounting apparatus about the azimuth axis. The azimuth axis about which the weapon mounting apparatus and the one or more sensors rotate is a common azimuth axis. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120144991 | CONTROL MECHANISM SECURABLE TO A FIRING DEVICE AND METHOD - A control mechanism securable to a firing device is provided. The control mechanism includes an actuation component adapted to generate signals in response to activation of the actuation component. Further, the control mechanism includes an attachment apparatus adapted to support the actuation component adjacent to a stock of the firing device. The attachment apparatus has at least one securing member for securement of the attachment apparatus to the stock of the firing device. | 06-14-2012 |
| 20120186440 | Controlled Vehicle Turret Apparatus and Method - An apparatus for controlling rotational movement of a turret of a vehicle is provided. The apparatus includes a controller that generates a control signal for controlled operation of the turret in a controlled mode of operation. In response to a determination that a manual mode of operation has been initiated, the controller disables controlled operation of the turret of the vehicle. | 07-26-2012 |
| 20130042749 | HANDLING SYSTEM FOR A WEAPON PLACED ON A TURRET - A handling system is for a weapon ( | 02-21-2013 |
| 20130247748 | BATTERY-POWERED MOTOR UNIT - The technology disclosed herein can include a motor unit having a motor with a motor gear to rotate a drive shaft and a drive gear. A manual input shaft can also be configured to transmit rotation to the drive shaft. The motor can have a central axis that forms an angle of less than 90 degrees with a plane substantially defined by an outer surface of a gear box coupled to the motor. A mounting bracket is configured to allow mechanical communication between the motor unit and an internal ring gear. The internal ring gear can be mounted to a vehicle and a turret can be pivotably disposed within the internal ring gear. A motor unit is mounted on the turret and a drive gear is rotatably mounted on the motor unit and in direct engagement with the internal ring gear. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20140283675 | OPERATIONAL CONTROL LOGIC FOR HARMONIZED TURRET WITH GIMBALED SUB-SYSTEMS - Methods are disclosed for controlling a turret assembly with two or more gimbaled, swivel assembly sub-systems, such as a gimbaled gun and a gimbaled electro-optical sensor. The turret can be automatically slewed in response to one of the swivel assemblies rotating. A user can switch turret modes reflecting a priority between the gimbaled sub-systems system so that one takes priority over the other(s) during a mission. | 09-25-2014 |
| 20160010940 | WEAPON POSTURING SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE | 01-14-2016 |
| 20160047618 | OPERATIONAL CONTROL LOGIC FOR HARMONIZED TURRET WITH GIMBALED SUB-SYSTEMS - Methods, computer-readable media, and systems are disclosed for controlling a turret assembly with two or more gimbaled, swivel assembly sub-systems, such as a gimbaled gun and a gimbaled electro-optical sensor. The turret can be automatically slewed in response to one of the swivel assemblies rotating. A user can switch turret modes reflecting a priority between the gimbaled sub-systems system so that one takes priority over the other(s) during a mission. | 02-18-2016 |
| 089410030 | Predetermining parameters for automatic firing | 1 |
| 20090020002 | Systems And Methods For Area Denial - Systems and methods inhibit locomotion of a human or animal target in a denial zone. Acquiring the target includes forming a prediction of at least two locations of impact on the target and testing the prediction according to criteria that may include whether the locations are within a boundary corresponding to the target and whether the locations are separated by a minimum physical and/or electrical distance. | 01-22-2009 |
| 089410050 | By television monitoring | 14 |
| 20090120275 | Satellite gun - The present invention is a satellite gun for fast and easy way of eliminating or putting a terrorist(s) under control when this gun is mounted on walls, on ceiling or other secret or special places in e.g. banks, prison, commercial airplanes, public or private places. This gun is specially designed to be remotely operated through the internet by a specially trained law enforcement officer or person (s). This satellite gun is also applicable for other types of trouble making person(s) e.g. bank robber(s) etc. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20090133572 | BORESIGHTING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A boresight device, includes a rotating camera and a camera carrier. The camera carrier is connected to a firearm barrel, or removably attachable to the firearm. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20100258000 | Wireless, waterproof remote video weapon mounted sighting system, SmartSight - A wireless waterproof remotely operated weapon mounted sighting system consisting of three components: a weapon-mounted camera with power supply and wireless connectivity, an operator borne CPU with wireless real time image receiving, and HMD, for operator viewing of the combat environment. The adjustable/zero-able sighting reticle, enables the operator precision surgical strike capability from cover or concealment. The system enables an operator to view surroundings plus aim and fire the weapon with minimal operator exposure to hostile fire, as is the case in conventional weapon sighting systems. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100275768 | Dual elevation weapon station and method of use - A gimbaled weapon system (GWS) is disclosed having a sighting system, a control unit, a weapon cradle for receiving a weapon, and an operator interface for the GWS located remotely from the weapon cradle and the sighting system. The weapon cradle is co-located with the sighting system as a unit in the GWS. The GWS also includes a first elevation drive for elevating the weapon cradle, a first azimuth drive for rotation the weapon cradle in azimuth, and a second elevation drive elevating the sighting system independently of the elevation of the weapon cradle by the first elevation drive. The sighting system includes a sighting device incorporating a laser range finder, a visible spectrum video camera and a thermal spectrum video camera. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20110030544 | Remotely controlled firearm mount - A firearm mount including a base that supports a movable cradle within which is positioned a firearm. Remotely controlled motors turn the cradle about horizontal and vertical axes. Remote operation of the motors is enhanced by a video camera secured to the firearm and connected to a transmitter that broadcasts an electronic video signal to the user stationed away from the mount. The trigger of the firearm in the cradle is moved to fire by a remotely controlled solenoid. | 02-10-2011 |
| 20110030545 | WEAPONS CONTROL SYSTEMS - Weapons control systems are disclosed including a handheld display and wiring loom configurations for weapons control systems. A control system for a weapon comprises a sight unit for mounting to the weapon for capturing image data for targeting the weapon. The control system also comprises a handheld display having a sight viewable by at least one eye of an operator of the weapon to view data associated with operation of the weapon including image data collected by the sight unit and a controller to control operation of the weapon. The control system also comprises a communication system coupled to be in communication with the handheld display and the sight unit to enable the operator to remotely view the data associated with operation of the weapon and simultaneously control operation of the weapon. | 02-10-2011 |
| 20120266746 | REMOTELY CONTROLLED FIREARM MOUNT - A firearm mount including a base that supports a movable cradle within which is positioned a firearm. Remotely controlled motors turn the cradle about horizontal and vertical axes. Remote operation of the motors is enhanced by a video camera secured to the firearm and connected to a transmitter that broadcasts an electronic video signal to the user stationed away from the mount. The trigger of the firearm in the cradle is moved to fire by a remotely controlled solenoid. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20130133510 | GUN SIGHT FOR USE WITH SUPERELEVATING WEAPON - A gun sight for use with a weapon configured for super elevation is disclosed herein. The gun sight includes, but is not limited to, an imaging system that is configured for rotation. The gun sight further includes a drive mechanism that associated with the imaging system and that is configured to rotate the imaging system. The gun sight further includes an inclinometer associated with one of the weapon and the imaging system. The gun sight still further includes a processor that is communicatively coupled with the drive mechanism and the inclinometer. The processor is configured to control the drive mechanism to rotate the imaging system in a manner that causes the imaging system to maintain an initial angular orientation based on information provided by the inclinometer when the weapon is superelevated. | 05-30-2013 |
| 20130192451 | Anti-sniper targeting and detection system - An anti-sniper targeting system where a spherical omni-directional depth stereoscopic camera, a radar, and microphone identify, detect, and determine target positions and bearings, detect target weapon flash, detect glint, track bullet trajectory, coordinate, track, share, and assign targets. Target bearings and ranges are determined by sound and heat signature detection from an infrared camera, from glint, and radar to rapidly position a fire control arm with a camera onto assigned targets rapidly from calculations on target positions and optimal trajectory. It can account for firing corrections due to target range and wind effects using wind sensors, pressure, temperature, and earth curvature accommodating for bullet trajectory over large ranges. It can be an offensive sniper system whereby a target is locked in spite of movements, such as from a vehicle using stabilizing gyros and accelerometers, image processing, or sensor data to adjust for movements. | 08-01-2013 |
| 20150345907 | ANTI-SNIPER TARGETING AND DETECTION SYSTEM - An anti-sniper targeting system where a spherical omni-directional depth stereoscopic multi-lens camera, a radar (e.g., LIDAR), and microphone identify, detect, and determine target positions and bearings, detect target weapon flash, detect glint, track bullet trajectory, coordinate, track, share, and assign targets. Target bearings and ranges are determined by sound and heat signature detection from an infrared camera, from glint, and radar to rapidly position a fire control arm with a camera onto assigned targets rapidly from calculations on target positions and optimal trajectory. It may account for firing corrections due to target range and wind effects using wind sensors, terrain data, pressure, temperature, and earth curvature accommodating for bullet trajectory over large ranges. It can be an offensive sniper system whereby a target is locked in spite of movements, such as from a vehicle using stabilizing gyros and accelerometers, image processing, or sensor data to adjust for movements. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20160069645 | EXTERNAL VISION AND/OR WEAPON AIMING AND FIRING SYSTEM FOR MILITARY LAND VEHICLES, MILITARY AIRCRAFT AND MILITARY NAVAL UNITS - The disclosure concerns an external vision and/or weapon aiming and firing system for a military land vehicle and/or a military aircraft and/or a military naval unit. The system comprises: a video capture device configured to capture a video stream of a scene outside the military land vehicle or the military aircraft or the military naval unit; an electronic control unit configured to insert an aiming reticle in the images of said video stream, thereby generating a corresponding output video stream; and a user interface configured to display the output video stream generated by the electronic control unit. The electronic control unit is programmed to automatically change the colour of the aiming reticle so as to maximize its contrast with respect to a predefined region of the images of the video stream centred on said aiming reticle. | 03-10-2016 |
| 20160161217 | APPARATUS FOR CORRECTING BALLISTIC ERRORS USING LASER INDUCED FLUORESCENT (STROBE) TRACERS - A system for correcting the aim of a weapon which is operative to launch a projectile from a barrel on a ballistic path toward a target. A rear surface of the projectile is coated with a fluorescent dye that re-emits radiation when excited by laser radiation. The system includes a source of laser radiation (strobe) pulses that form a cone of light intersecting the ballistic path of the projectile. The strobe pulses are emitted at predetermined times (T | 06-09-2016 |
| 20190145738 | REMOTE WEAPON CONTROL DEVICE AND METHOD FOR TARGETING AND SHOOTING MULTIPLE OBJECTS | 05-16-2019 |
| 20190145739 | REMOTE CONTROL GUN | 05-16-2019 |
| 089410060 | By light reception | 1 |
| 20120325078 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REGISTRATION OF ARTILLERY FIRE - A system and method for providing information for performing a registration correction for artillery employs two spaced apart optical imaging systems associated with a processing system. Outputs from the two imaging systems are monitored to detect potential shell trajectory events and then correlated to eliminate potential shell trajectory events not viewed by both optical imaging systems. Locations are determined for potential shell trajectory events viewed by both optical imaging systems. Shell firing data relating to firing of at least one shell is provided to determine at least one predicted trajectory time point for the shell, and this is used to identify a corresponding detected shell trajectory event. The time and location of the detected shell trajectory event can then be used in determining a registration correction for the artillery | 12-27-2012 |
| 089410090 | Gyroscopically or pendulum controlled | 1 |
| 20150377579 | MOTORIZED WEAPON GYROSCOPIC STABILIZER - A motorized weapon gyroscopic stabilizer which creates a stabilizing effect for single shot, semi-automatic, and fully automatic weapons. The rotating mass that generates the gyroscopic stabilizing effect can be the rotor of the motor. The motor is designed to allow the mass to rotate around the open core of the motorized weapon gyroscopic stabilizer. Because of its open core design the motorized weapon gyroscopic stabilizer allows the fired projectile to pass through it, or be mounted in line with the sighting mechanism allowing the target alignment—line of sight to pass through the motorized weapon gyroscopic stabilizer, or both. | 12-31-2015 |
| 089410170 | Aiming device mounted on gun | 5 |
| 20080282877 | An Indirect Fire Weapon Aiming Device - An indirect fire weapon aiming device ( | 11-20-2008 |
| 20090199702 | BALLISTIC RANGE COMPENSATION FOR PROJECTILE WEAPON AIMING BASED ON AMMUNITION CLASSIFICATION - A reticle of a projectile weapon aiming system such as a riflescope includes a primary aiming mark adapted to be sighted-in at a first selected range and further includes a plurality of secondary aiming marks spaced apart below the primary aiming mark. The secondary aiming marks are positioned to compensate for ballistic drop at preselected incremental ranges beyond the first selected range, for a selected group of ammunition having similar ballistic characteristics. Angles subtended by adjacent aiming marks of the reticle can be adjusted by changing the optical power of the riflescope, to thereby compensate for ballistic characteristics of different ammunition. In some embodiments, the reticle includes a set of windage aiming marks spaced apart along at least one secondary horizontal axis intersecting a selected one of the secondary aiming marks, to facilitate compensation for the effect of crosswinds on the trajectory of the projectile. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20120160089 | WEAPON ASSEMBLY, WEAPON SYSTEM AS WELL AS A METHOD FOR A WEAPON ASSEMBLY AND A METHOD FOR A WEAPON SYSTEM - A weapon assembly includes a weapon ( | 06-28-2012 |
| 20160076853 | SIGHT ADAPTER FOR HANDHELD MORTAR SYSTEM - A sight adapter for a handheld mortar that is secured directly to the mortar tube and provides a standardized mounting system for a weapon sight. The sight adaptor is for battlefield mortars not having a bipod. The sight adaptor of the current invention can be easily retrofit onto any handheld field mortar and includes a capability for determining projectile firing range and for correcting changes in the inclination of the mortar tube caused by rotation of the mortar tube on the ball joint of the base plate. The sight adapter a tilt sensor and provides for quick, easy and accurate targeting of a handheld mortar by comparing the target range determined from the sighting device with target range determined using projectile ballistic data and providing simple aim correction indicators to the mortarman. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160377382 | DIGITAL SIGHT FOR REAL-TIME POSITION CONTROL OF MANUALLY-PORTABLE MORTAR BARREL - Disclosed herein is a digital sight for a manually-portable shell-firing mortar. The digital sight includes a first accelerometer, a second accelerometer arranged perpendicular to the first accelerometer, a gyroscope arranged perpendicular to the first and second accelerometer, and a controller configured to calculate and display a re-firing direction varied from a primary-firing direction, using the first and second accelerometers and the gyroscope. | 12-29-2016 |
| 089410180 | For limiting the field of fire | 1 |
| 20090139393 | Dual elevation weapon station and method of use - A method is described of preventing weapon fire during operation of a self-contained gimbaled weapon system (GWS). The GWS has a sighting system, a weapon and a weapon cradle. The the weapon cradle is elevated by an operator using a first elevation drive and moved in azimuth using an azimuth drive. In the method, the sighting system is moved using a second elevation drive and the azimuth drive to acquire a target based on signals received from a first operator interface and display unit located remotely from the GWS. The method further involves observing target information received from the first operator interface and display unit using a second operator interface and display unit, and overriding operator control of the weapon based on the observation of the second operator interface and display unit to prevent weapon fire for a controlled time interval. | 06-04-2009 |
| 089410190 | Sights or line devices | 8 |
| 20120067201 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AN INDICATOR FOR A WEAPON SIGHT - The systems and methods described herein provide military personnel with a swift and accurate means to return fire at a detected shooter. In particular, the systems and methods described herein relate to an indicator for a weapon sight. In some embodiments, the indicator is electromechanical. In some embodiments, the indicator is configured to be moveable such that when the weapon sight is aligned with the indicator, the weapon points in the direction of the detected shooter. In some embodiments, the indicator is attached to the weapon itself, while in other embodiments, the indicator is attached to the weapon mount. The weapon may be located on a ground vehicle, aircraft, or may be portable. In some embodiments, the system includes a processor configured to receive a shooter's location, determine the position of the indicator based on the received shooter location, and control the indicator to move into the determined position. In some embodiments, the system may provide the location of more than one shooter to military personnel and the location of the second shooter may be provided in the form of an aural or visual signal. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20150059567 | HARMONIZED TURRET WITH MULTIPLE GIMBALED SUB-SYSTEMS - Multiple independently gimbaled devices, such as an electro-optical sensor and machine gun, are mounted to a rotating platform on a vehicle. The platform can rotate to prevent one device from blocking the other while aiming at an off-board location. A control system can harmonize the rotation of the device gimbals and rotating platform so that they remain pointed at the same location. The platform can be rotated to place a firing weapon downwind of a sensor or otherwise compensate for effects of one on the other. | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150090108 | METHOD FOR ACQUIRING THE COORDINATES OF A TRIGGERING POINT OF A PROJECTILE AND FIRE CONTROL IMPLEMENTING SUCH A METHOD - A method for acquiring the coordinates of a trigger point of a projectile above a plot of land on which a target is located, said method being characterized in that it includes the following steps: performing a three-dimensional acquisition of the plot of land using a laser observation means, constructing by calculation, and then displaying an image of the plot of land from a bird's eye view observation direction, and recovering the coordinates of the trigger point desired for the projectile after the positioning said area on the image of the land. The invention also relates to a fire control implementing such a method. | 04-02-2015 |
| 089410220 | For anti-aircraft | 1 |
| 20140251123 | UNMANNED RANGE-PROGRAMMABLE AIRBURST WEAPON SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATED TRACKING AND PROSECUTION OF CLOSE-IN TARGETS - An unmanned range-programmable airburst weapon system provides automated tracking and prosecution of soft targets such as UAVs at close ranges. A range-programmable gun that fires airburst rounds and a seeker that images the target within a FOV are mounted on a gimbaled turret. A tracking controller is responsive to a target cue to point the seeker to acquire the target and to subsequent tracking commands from the seeker to maintain the target in the seeker's FOV. A fire controller is responsive to tracking commands and range-to-target measurements to compute a ballistic firing solution to range program an airburst round and to point and fire the gun so that the round explodes in mid-air at a predicted target position. | 09-11-2014 |
| 089200000 | Straight-line light ray type | 4 |
| 20110168010 | LASER EMITTER MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR LARGE CALIBER GUNS - A system and method for mounting large caliber guns with a laser emitter is disclosed. The laser emitter mounting system includes an elongated tubular member for insertion into a gun chamber. The elongated tubular member is compressively secured within the gun bore. A mounting surface for a laser emitter and a breech assembly detachably engaged with the elongated tubular member by an anti-roll plate. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110174150 | Mulit-barrel Automatic Weapon Centerline Aiming Laser - The multi-barrel automatic weapon centerline aiming laser (MAWCAL) is a direct solution to the problems inherent in the aiming of a standard military multi-barrel automatic weapon, and it specifically improves the utility of the rifle-caliber multi-barrel automatic weapons in counter-terrorism operations. The MAWCAL consists of three claims which together greatly increase the accuracy of all multi-barrel automatic weapons. The first claim is the mounting of a laser on the centerline of the multi-barrel automatic weapon. The second claim is the process of aligning the beam in the centerline of the multi-barrel automatic weapon. The third claim is the selection of key parameters (laser divergence, manufacturing and assembly tolerances, and adjustment) so that the apparent radius of the laser (while rotating) is closely related to the ballistic drop of the bullet over the effective range of the weapon. While useful for all calibers of multi-barrel automatic weapons, the MAWCAL is therefore especially useful for the primary purpose for which it was developed: the rifle-caliber multi-barrel automatic weapons which are common in counter-terrorism operations, the reduction of the error inherent in aiming those weapons, the reduction of the potential for civilian casualties during the use of those weapons, and ultimately the improvement of the probability that those weapons can quickly and efficiently eliminate terrorist threats. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20150075359 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING CORRECTIONS FOR ARTILLERY FIRE - A method determining artillery fire corrections toward a fixed target using a fixed observation system is oriented and equipped with a device measuring orientation of line of sight, a laser rangefinder, positioning means, a display screen with a fixed crosshair, and means displaying and moving another crosshair on screen. The method includes: orienting the observation system to display the central crosshair on the target image and calculating target geographical coordinates using distance provided by the rangefinder. If, after firing, the impact and target do not coincide, the method includes: orientation being fixed: displaying a second crosshair on the impact image and measuring offset between the two crosshairs, displaying a third crosshair symmetrical to the second crosshair; orienting the optronic system to position the third crosshair on the target image, the first crosshair coinciding with the impact point image, and actuating the rangefinder to obtain distance between the system and impact. | 03-19-2015 |
| 089203000 | Self adjusting gun movement compensator | 1 |
| 089204000 | Compensates for moving target | 1 |
| 20160069644 | PROJECTILE SIGHTING AND LAUNCHING CONTROL SYSTEM - A remote controlled projectile sighting and launching system (RCPSLS) is disclosed. In some embodiments, such a system can be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and can automatically facilitate moving targets, unmanned operation of a projectile launching device and automatic friendly-fire over-ride. In some embodiments, such a system can include network-linked components such as a plurality of auto-adjusting aiming units (AAAU), gimbaled robotic apparatuses (GRA), trigger activation devices (TAD), and transport vehicles (TRV). In some implementations, a plurality of shooters and/or command centers that are able to view and operate a plurality of AAAUs, TADs, GRAs, and TRVs from a remote location(s). The system can be configured to be capable of discerning friendly confirmed target coordinates (CTC) from enemy CTC and is able to launch a plurality of preselected projectiles (PP) from a plurality of preselected projectile launching devices (PPLD). | 03-10-2016 |
