USA As Represented by Secretary of the Navy

Adam J Pegouske

Lee Foltz

Daniel J McCarthy

George Torres

Mike Shattuck

Daniel Mccarthy

Michael Shattuck

Bruce Strackbein

A magnetic apparatus for magnetic attachment to a curved ferromagnetic surface. The magnetic apparatus includes a plurality of ferromagnetic plates and a plurality of magnets. Each ferromagnetic plate includes a concave end for mounting on a curved ferromagnetic surface. The ferromagnetic plates and magnets are in an alternating arrangement where each magnet is positioned between a pair of the ferromagnetic plates. The magnets are oriented such that like magnetic poles of the magnets oppose each other. Each magnet is sized so that the magnet does not contact the curved ferromagnetic surface. The magnetic apparatus includes an assembly for joining the ferromagnetic plates and magnets together. Each magnet firmly abuts the pair of the ferromagnetic plates thereby allowing the ferromagnetic plates to become magnetically saturated. The magnetic apparatus includes a load-spreading member attached to all of the ferromagnetic plates for distributing loads among the ferromagnetic plates.

Magnetic apparatus for mounting on curved ferromagnetic surfaces

Exemplary embodiments of apparatus and methods for remotely and explosively cutting the casing of a UXO and separating the fuzing components from the main charge in the UXO. A remote explosive separation tool creates a Linear Explosively Formed Projectile (LEFP) charge to separate fuzing components from live explosive threats in UXO, for example only, a 155 mm artillery round. The tool functions by explosively deforming a copper liner into a linear projectile or penetrator which then impacts the UXO casing. The speed of impact enables the fuzing elements of the UXO to be removed from the main charge of the UXO either by directly cutting the fuze elements off or by imparting the fuze elements with enough momentum such that they break off. The process of dismembering the fuze elements occurs without detonating the main charge of the UXO. The tool may be remotely placed by an unmanned vehicle.

Remote explosive separation tool

A hook assembly includes a first hook having a first open end and a second hook having a second open end. The first hook is parallel to the second hook where the first open end is adjacent to the second open end. Extensions extend from each of the first hook and the second hook. The extensions extend perpendicular to a hook plane of the first hook and the second hook members. The first hook is a mirror image of the second hook. A hinge connects the first hook to the second hook. The hinge is located at an opposite end of the hook from where the extensions are located. A resilient member exerts a constant force at the hinge to bias the first hook and the second hook toward an open position.

Modular unmanned line/tool emplacement (MULE) hook

A radial cutting cavity container includes a housing that defines a chamber for a shaped explosive charge. The housing is configured to allow a user to pack explosives therein. An airtight cavity is attached to the housing. The airtight cavity defines a standoff distance for the shaped explosive charge and has a concave surface adapted to form an explosive cutting jet. A liner is located between the housing and the airtight cavity. A support stand is attached to the container to allow the container to be mounted on a surface for creating a radial cut normal to the surface.

Radial rigid underwater between-structure explosive cutting cavity (RRUBECC) container

A disruptor projectile includes a shaft made up of an elongate rod. A head piece assembly is connected to an end of the elongate rod. A post is located inside the head piece assembly. A tether line having an end with an eye splice attached around the post. The length of the tether line extends parallel to the elongate rod.

Below/above-water remote energetic attachment kinetic kill rod(BREAKKR) projectile

Explosive devices may be formed from hollow members filled with explosive materials. The hollow members may be made of mating halves that are packed or loaded with explosive material prior to the mating halves being joined together. In some exemplary aspects, the hollow members are placed in fluid-filled containers such that the explosive reaction creates a wave of fluid that impacts a target. Components of the devices may be COTS items and items that may be manufacture with 3D printers.

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Adam J Pegouske