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US 12,270,630 B2Granted
Dual-use power beaming system
OwnerThomas J. Nugent, Jr., Richard Gustafsoninventors
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Abstract
A dual-use electromagnetic beam system may be used as a remote power delivery system when not needed as an offensive weapon. For example, a system for disabling or destroying uncooperative or enemy assets such as UAVs or ground vehicles may be used during “down time” to provide power to assets that are separated from prime power sources by distance or by logistics.
Claims20
A system for directing power, comprising:
- a light source configured to emit a beam of electromagnetic energy;
- a beam director configured to direct the beam in a selected direction;
- and
- a switch configured to switch the system between a power mode and a weapon mode, wherein:
- in the power mode, the beam director is configured to direct the beam toward a receiver;
- and
- in the weapon mode, the beam director is configured to direct the beam toward a target.
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A system for directing power, comprising:
- a light source configured to emit a beam of electromagnetic energy;
- a beam director configured to direct the beam in a selected direction;
- a switch configured to switch the system between a power mode and a weapon mode, wherein:
- in the power mode, the beam director is configured to direct the beam toward a receiver;
- and
- in the weapon mode, the beam director is configured to direct the beam toward a target;
- and
- a safety system configured to avoid damage to objects in the vicinity of the beam.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.