Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Explosive device and mini depth charge grenade
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Application No.: US15166521Application Date: 2016-05-27
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Publication No.: US09778006B1Publication Date: 2017-10-03
- Inventor: Toby D. Thomas , Jonathan H. Record , Kenneth W. Havens , David L. Hunn
- Applicant: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
- Applicant Address: US MD Bethesda
- Assignee: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
- Current Assignee: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
- Current Assignee Address: US MD Bethesda
- Agency: Beusse Wolter Sanks & Maire, PLLC
- Agent Terry M. Sanks, Esquire
- Main IPC: F42B21/00
- IPC: F42B21/00 ; F42B33/00 ; F42C9/10 ; F42C3/00

Abstract:
An explosive device contains a water-reactive material that ignites upon exposure to water. The water-reactive material ignites a water-activated fuse that has a predetermined burn rate and length. The predetermined burn rate and length allows the device to sink to a desired depth before exploding. Hence, the device explodes after a desired period of time and/or at a desired depth. Defense against underwater swimmers is an advantageous feature of embodiments of the disclosure. The device can use a forty millimeter (40 mm) form factor, which permits launch of the device from convention grenade launchers.
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