Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Variable yield device and method of use
- Patent Title (中): 可变产量装置及其使用方法
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Application No.: US12315489Application Date: 2008-11-26
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Publication No.: US08371224B1Publication Date: 2013-02-12
- Inventor: Christopher Boswell , Gerardo Pangilinan , Von Whitley
- Applicant: Christopher Boswell , Gerardo Pangilinan , Von Whitley
- Applicant Address: US DC Washington
- Assignee: The United States of America as Represented by the Secretary of the Navy
- Current Assignee: The United States of America as Represented by the Secretary of the Navy
- Current Assignee Address: US DC Washington
- Agent Fredric J. Zimmerman
- Main IPC: F42B12/02
- IPC: F42B12/02 ; F42B12/20 ; F42B3/22

Abstract:
An apparatus and method for selectively varying the yield of an explosive device is provided. The apparatus generally comprises a main charge that may selectively be consumed and/or detonated to achieve the selected yield ranging from about 0% to about 100%.
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