Ammunition and explosives – Igniting devices and systems – Laser or light initiated
Patent
1997-12-12
2000-04-11
Tudor, Harold J.
Ammunition and explosives
Igniting devices and systems
Laser or light initiated
86 11, F42C 1900
Patent
active
060476435
ABSTRACT:
A hermetically sealed laser actuator/detonator includes a housing with an orifice for receiving a laser beam and a chamber having a first lens, a compression sealing material at least partially about the first lens, and an energetic material optically coupled to the first lens.
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Benner Douglas E.
Haas David J.
Massey Richard T.
Neyer Barry T.
EG&G Star City, Inc.
Tudor Harold J.
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