Ammunition and explosives – Igniting devices and systems – Laser or light initiated
Reexamination Certificate
2007-05-15
2007-05-15
Carone, Michael J. (Department: 3641)
Ammunition and explosives
Igniting devices and systems
Laser or light initiated
Reexamination Certificate
active
10766449
ABSTRACT:
An ordnance fuse apparatus is described that uses electrical and mechanical, and optical devices. The ordnance fuse apparatus includes a controller to control an optical switch and a laser to detonate an explosive charge of the ordnance. Other embodiments include an accelerometer and/or spin detector for detecting that the ordnance has been fired and an optical detector for detecting the proper operation of the laser and a position sensor for detecting correct positioning of the optical switch. Another embodiment includes a microlens to focus the laser optical signal onto the ignitor. In yet other embodiments, the explosive charge is detonated either by ignition of an ignitor or by a shock wave from the ignitor. The resulting ordnance fuse apparatus has significantly reduced size and improved performance and safety.
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Bishop David John
Shea Herbert R.
Weiss Donald P.
Carone Michael J.
Klein Gabriel J.
Lucent Technologies - Inc.
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