Ammunition and explosives – Igniting devices and systems – Arming devices
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-30
2006-05-30
Clement, M. (Department: 3641)
Ammunition and explosives
Igniting devices and systems
Arming devices
C102S231000, C102S222000, C102S226000, C102S229000, C102S235000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07051656
ABSTRACT:
A two-stage acceleration sensing apparatus is disclosed which has applications for use in a fuze assembly for a projected munition. The apparatus, which can be formed by bulk micromachining or LIGA, can sense acceleration components along two orthogonal directions to enable movement of a shuttle from an “as-fabricated” position to a final position and locking of the shuttle in the final position. With the shuttle moved to the final position, the apparatus can perform one or more functions including completing an explosive train or an electrical switch closure, or allowing a light beam to be transmitted through the device.
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Beggans Michael H.
Hoke Darren A.
Koehler David R.
Shul Randy J.
Vernon George E.
Clement M.
Hohimer John P.
Sandia Corporation
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