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US 4993344

TORPEDO DEFENSE FOR SHIPS

Assignee

Filed

Dec 22, 1965

Granted

Feb 19, 1991

Location

PANAMA CITY FL US

Abstract

A method and means for protecting ships from torpedo attack having an expive weapon which may be launched overboard as soon as feasible after the detection of said attacking torpedo. The aforesaid weapon contains explosive means as well as steering, depth, and speed control means that are regulated by programmed controls, respectively, which are set prior to the launching of the weapon and thereby cause it to traverse and maintain a probable collision course with said torpedo.

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35 USC §181 Secrecy Order

Imposed

Nov 6, 1981

Rescinded

Sep 20, 1990

Duration

8 years, 10 months

Inventor

  • 1LOUIS F. JONES

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