Ammunition and explosives – Shells – Focused or directed detonation
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-02
2011-08-02
Hayes, Bret (Department: 3641)
Ammunition and explosives
Shells
Focused or directed detonation
C102S306000, C102S308000, C102S478000, C102S265000, C102S270000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07987789
ABSTRACT:
A method for reducing the amount of ammunition types to be used against a wide set of targets. At least two explosive charges are made use of in cooperation. Each of the explosive charges has changeable characteristics and is arranged to mutually cooperate in different ways depending on the particular changeable characteristics given to the explosive charges in a specific case and the type of target to be combated. An ammunition device admitting a reduction of the amount of ammunition types to be used. At least two cooperating explosive charges are arranged in a row along the direction of movement of the ammunition device when activated. Each of the explosive charges is switchable between at least two operating conditions having different operating characteristics.
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Helander Jyrki
Regebro Christer
David Michael D
Franklin Eric J.
Hayes Bret
SAAB AB
Venable LLP
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