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Ordnance October listing of patent apps 10/07

20070245887 - Impact absorbing structure: An impact absorbing wall (1) comprising structures (2) having at least one surface including inlet apertures in said surface, the apertures leading to channels (7a, 7b, 7c) within the structure, such that shock waves reaching said inlet apertures pass along said channels, thereby directing the movement of said shock waves... Agent: King & Schickli, PLLC

20070245888 - Firing trigger operated bolt catch: Disclosed herein, a new mechanical means in the magazine engaged bolt catch mechanism of spring motor firearms. The invention is a system in which the normal firing trigger will also release the bolt catch. A firearm equipped with this device is reloaded by pulling the firing trigger.... Agent: Mr Gary Kenneth Lafleur

20070234892 - Mobile forced premature detonation of improvised explosive devices via wireless phone signaling: A precautionary measure against wireless phone-triggered Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) is described that forces premature detonation of the IED at a safe location, such as a position in advance of a convoy of vehicles or troops, thereby reducing the effectiveness of the IED. Embodiments of the invention provide for transmitting... Agent: Lucent Technologies Inc. Docket Administrator - Room 3j-219

20070234893 - Augmented em propulsion system: An electromagnetic missile launcher is disclosed that avoids some of the costs and disadvantages of missile launchers in the prior art. In particular, an embodiment of the present invention uses a pilot accelerator that comprises an electromagnetic booster coil to improve the efficiency of an electromagnetic catapult that throws a... Agent: Demont & Breyer, LLC

20070234894 - Ceramic components with diamond coating for armor applications: An improved ceramic armor system comprising a ceramic component and a diamond powder based slurry bonded to a strike surface of the ceramic component, the diamond powder based slurry including a diamond powder and a base selected from the group consisting of a silicate and a phosphate base.... Agent: Carter, Deluca, Farrell & Schmidt, LLP

20070234895 - External modular assembly: An interface includes a blast plate having plate structure, the plate structure being formed to substantially conform to a certain portion of an exterior margin of a hull of a certain vehicle and being semi-permanently mounted to the hull by mounting to certain mounting devices present on the exterior margin... Agent: Patterson, Thuente, Skaar & Christensen, P.A.

20070234896 - Mine resistant armored vehicle: A blast-resistant armored land vehicle that may include a monocoque body comprised of sheet material with the bottom portion of the vehicle being substantially V-shaped. The apex of the V is substantially parallel with the centerline of the vehicle with the tip of the V having a radius of approximately... Agent: Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP

20070234897 - Firearm recoil absorbing system: An anti-recoil system for counteracting recoil in firearms and weapons using a gas actuated piston assembly is disclosed. A recoil piston is acted upon by gas pressure routed from the receiver/barrel. High pressure gas causes forward movement of the recoil piston thereby generating a force opposing the recoil generated upon... Agent: Mark D. Bowen, Esq., Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A.