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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 27, 2016
Filed:
Feb. 20, 2015
Applicant:
Lockheed Martin Corporation, Bethesda, MD (US);
Inventors:
Russell M. Sylvia, South Dartmouth, MA (US);
Martin C. Lewis, Plymouth, MA (US);
Mark E. Whalen, Rochester, MA (US);
Robert P. Gordon, Jr., North Attleboro, MA (US);
Assignee:
Lockheed Martin Corporation, Bethesda, MD (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F41F 3/042 (2006.01); F41F 3/07 (2006.01); B63G 8/00 (2006.01); B63G 8/30 (2006.01); B64C 39/02 (2006.01); B64F 1/04 (2006.01); F41B 11/72 (2013.01); F41B 11/80 (2013.01); F42B 14/06 (2006.01); F42B 15/10 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
F41F 3/042 (2013.01); B63G 8/001 (2013.01); B63G 8/30 (2013.01); B64C 39/024 (2013.01); B64F 1/04 (2013.01); F41B 11/72 (2013.01); F41B 11/80 (2013.01); F41F 3/07 (2013.01); F42B 14/06 (2013.01); F42B 15/105 (2013.01); B63G 2008/004 (2013.01); B64C 2201/08 (2013.01);
Abstract
A payload launch system is described that provides one launch solution suitable for multiple applications. A payload, such as a UAV, is launched from a sealed launch tube using compressed gas or other energy source. The launch tube can be used to transport and protect the payload from harsh environments for extended periods prior to launch.