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Explosive device utilizing flux compression generator

US9658026B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 24, 2013
Grant dateMay 23, 2017
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Expiry dateNov 22, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF41B6/006
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An explosive device composed of: a flux compression generator operative to produce a high intensity electric current when activated; and an electrical payload connected to the generator and constructed to receive the high intensity electric current and cause energy in the current to generate a shaped projectile in the payload and to launch the projectile.

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