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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 10, 2018
Filed:
Apr. 15, 2015
Applicant:
Lockheed Martin Corporation, Bethesda, MD (US);
Inventors:
Ryan Alexander McCoy, Orlando, FL (US);
Edward W. Sheridan, Orlando, FL (US);
Matthew Kelley, Orlando, FL (US);
Assignee:
LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION, Bethesda, MD (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F42B 12/24 (2006.01); F42B 33/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
F42B 12/24 (2013.01); F42B 33/00 (2013.01);
Abstract
A fragmentable package for use in an explosive armament, is disclosed having individual fragments formed by additively depositing layers, of at least one of selected metal type and a composite that includes a selected metal type, to create interconnected individual fragments to form a plurality of voids around an individual outer surface of the individual fragments defining a separation of fragments when detonated, the individual fragments providing structural stiffness and strength. A method is also disclosed.