Explosive device disruptor system with self contained launcher cartridges
OwnerJohnathan M. Brill, Howard D. Kent +1inventors
InventorsJohnathan M. Brill, Howard D. Kent, Randolph J. Brill
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Abstract
A disruptor system includes a plurality of launcher cartridges each including a casing having a closed rearward end and an open forward end defining a cavity. A propellant and payload are carried within the cavity proximate the rearward end. A mounting base is included, having a breach portion defining a back surface and a plurality of barrel portions terminating at a forward end. Each barrel portion defines a bore, the bore open at the forward end. Each bore receives one of the plurality of launcher cartridges. A firing mechanism is coupled to each of the plurality of cartridges.
Claims15
A disruptor system comprising:
- a mounting base defining a plurality of bores, the mounting base including:
- a breach portion defining a rearward surface;
- a plurality of barrel portions extending from the breach portion and terminating in a forward end of the mounting base;
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- each bore of the plurality of bores is defined by the plurality of barrel portions and is open at the forward end of the mounting base wherein the bores defined by the plurality of barrel portions have axis that are divergent from one another;
- a launcher cartridge removable received in each of the plurality of bores, the launcher cartridges including:
- a casing defining a chamber and having a butt end, side walls extending from the butt end and terminating at a muzzle end;
- a propellant, ignited by the firing mechanism, packed within the chamber at the butt end;
- a wad positioned within the chamber, packed against the propellant;
- and
- a payload carried within the chamber and separated from the propellant by the wad;
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- a firing mechanism coupled to each of the plurality of cartridges.
A disruptor system comprising:
- a mounting base defining a plurality of bores, the mounting base including:
- a breach portion defining a rearward surface;
- a plurality of barrel portions extending from the breach portion and terminating in a forward end of the mounting base;
- and
- each bore of the plurality of bores is defined by the plurality of barrel portions and is open at the forward end of the mounting base;
- a launcher cartridge removable received in each of the plurality of bores, the launcher cartridge including:
- a casing defining a chamber and having a butt end, side walls extending from the butt end and terminating at a muzzle end, and a groove formed circumferentially around the casing proximate to and spaced from the butt end;
- a propellant, ignited by the firing mechanism, packed within the chamber at the butt end;
- a wad positioned within the chamber, packed against the propellant;
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- a payload carried within the chamber and separated from the propellant by the wad;
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- a firing mechanism coupled to each of the plurality of cartridges.
A disruptor system comprising:
- a plurality of launcher cartridges each including a casing having a closed rearward end and an open forward end defining a cavity, a propellant carried within the cavity proximate the rearward end and a payload;
- a mounting base including a breach portion defining a back surface and a plurality of barrel portions terminating at a forward end, each barrel portion defining a bore, the bore open at the forward end, each bore receiving one of the plurality of launcher cartridges through the open forward end;
- the casing further includes an integral barrel section which extends from adjacent the payload to the open forward end, the integral barrel section extending beyond the forward end of the barrel portions;
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- a firing mechanism coupled to each of the plurality of cartridges.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.