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US 5001984

PROXIMITY FUZE SYSTEM

Assignee

Filed

Jul 14, 1966

Granted

Mar 26, 1991

Location

PANAMA CITY FL US

Abstract

A proximity fuze system having a plurality of spatially disposed energy detectors, the response patterns of which overlap in such manner as to form an energy response "fence" for detection of an intruding object within a certain area. An explosive charge is also included in the system for disabling or destroying said intruding object, and a plurality of memories and gates are effectively connected between said detectors and explosive charge to effect the detonation thereof whenever said object is within such lethal range as to be sensed by predetermined pairs of said detectors.

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35 USC §181 Secrecy Order

Imposed

Oct 28, 1981

Rescinded

Sep 20, 1990

Duration

8 years, 10 months

Inventor

  • 1LOUIS F. JONES

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