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US 5012742

PROXIMITY FUZE

Assignee

Filed

Jan 25, 1966

Granted

May 7, 1991

Location

PANAMA CITY FL US

Abstract

A proximity fuze detects an approaching or attacking torpedo and responds ereto by timely detonating an explosive charge that effectively destroys the torpedo when it is within a predetermined lethal range.

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35 USC §181 Secrecy Order

Imposed

Jan 7, 1982

Rescinded

Sep 20, 1990

Duration

8 years, 8 months

Inventor

  • 1LOUIS F. JONES

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