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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 05, 2013
Filed:
May. 11, 2010
Curtis Havran, Gilbert, AZ (US);
Jackie Wayne Spears, Chandler, AZ (US);
Karina Ogilvie, Chandler, AZ (US);
Robert John Keller, Phoenix, AZ (US);
David Phillips, Scottsdale, AZ (US);
Curtis Havran, Gilbert, AZ (US);
Jackie Wayne Spears, Chandler, AZ (US);
Karina Ogilvie, Chandler, AZ (US);
Robert John Keller, Phoenix, AZ (US);
David Phillips, Scottsdale, AZ (US);
Orbital Sciences Corporation, Dulles, VA (US);
Abstract
An ordnance firing system is disclosed that includes a reusable electronics module and an ordnance module, each enclosed in a separate, sealed housing. The electronics module housing encloses firing electronics for electrically triggering initiation of a detonator in the ordnance module. The electronics module detachably connects to the ordnance modules via a connector which extends away from the electronics module housing. The housing of the ordnance module is constructed to be blast-resistant to prevent detonation of the detonator from rendering the electronics module inoperable.