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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 21, 2005
Filed:
Jan. 21, 2003
Applicant:
Paul D. Eckstedt, San Jose, CA (US);
Inventor:
Paul D. Eckstedt, San Jose, CA (US);
Assignee:
United Defense LP, Arlington, VA (US);
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F41A023/00 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A remote pop-up weapon system utilizes an elevating deck and a rotating gun base to allow the weapon(s) to be positioned in locations that are preferred over the locations available for traditional weapon systems. The use of the elevating deck allows the weapon station to 'see' over buildings, trees, hills, and the like. This allows the crew of the vehicle, including the operators of the weapon system, to fully utilize available shielding or cover while remotely firing the weapons mounted on the elevating deck.