Abstract

A networked electronic ordnance system is provided. The system includes a first plurality of pyrotechnic devices connected to a first network bus. The system further includes a first bus controller connected to the first network bus. The system further includes a second plurality of pyrotechnic devices connected to a second network bus. The system further includes a second bus controller connected to the second network bus. The system further includes a bus interface circuit connected to the first bus controller by a first electrical connection and connected to the second bus controller by a second electrical connection.

IPC Classes  ?

• F42B 15/36 - Means for interconnecting rocket-motor and body sectionMulti-stage connectorsDisconnecting means
• B64G 1/64 - Systems for coupling or separating cosmonautic vehicles or parts thereof, e.g. docking arrangements
• F42D 1/045 - Arrangements for electric ignition
• F42D 1/05 - Electric circuits for blasting
• F42C 15/42 - Arming-means in fuzesSafety means for preventing premature detonation of fuzes or charges wherein the safety or arming action is effected electrically from a remote location, e.g. for controlled mines or mine fields
• F42C 15/40 - Arming-means in fuzesSafety means for preventing premature detonation of fuzes or charges wherein the safety or arming action is effected electrically

Abstract

A networked electronic ordnance system is provided. The system includes a first plurality of pyrotechnic devices connected to a first network bus. The system further includes a first bus controller connected to the first network bus. The system further includes a second plurality of pyrotechnic devices connected to a second network bus. The system further includes a second bus controller connected to the second network bus. The system further includes a bus interface circuit connected to the first bus controller by a first electrical connection and connected to the second bus controller by a second electrical connection.

IPC Classes  ?

• F42D 1/045 - Arrangements for electric ignition
• F42D 1/05 - Electric circuits for blasting
• F42C 15/40 - Arming-means in fuzesSafety means for preventing premature detonation of fuzes or charges wherein the safety or arming action is effected electrically
• F42C 15/42 - Arming-means in fuzesSafety means for preventing premature detonation of fuzes or charges wherein the safety or arming action is effected electrically from a remote location, e.g. for controlled mines or mine fields
• F42B 15/36 - Means for interconnecting rocket-motor and body sectionMulti-stage connectorsDisconnecting means
• B64G 1/64 - Systems for coupling or separating cosmonautic vehicles or parts thereof, e.g. docking arrangements
• F23Q 21/00 - Devices for effecting ignition from a remote location
• E21B 43/1185 - Ignition systems

Abstract

A networked electronic ordnance system is provided. The system includes a first plurality of pyrotechnic devices connected to a first network bus. The system further includes a first bus controller connected to the first network bus. The system further includes a second plurality of pyrotechnic devices connected to a second network bus. The system further includes a second bus controller connected to the second network bus. The system further includes a bus interface circuit connected to the first bus controller by a first electrical connection and connected to the second bus controller by a second electrical connection.

IPC Classes  ?

• F42D 1/045 - Arrangements for electric ignition
• F42D 1/05 - Electric circuits for blasting
• F42C 15/40 - Arming-means in fuzesSafety means for preventing premature detonation of fuzes or charges wherein the safety or arming action is effected electrically
• F42C 15/42 - Arming-means in fuzesSafety means for preventing premature detonation of fuzes or charges wherein the safety or arming action is effected electrically from a remote location, e.g. for controlled mines or mine fields
• F42B 15/36 - Means for interconnecting rocket-motor and body sectionMulti-stage connectorsDisconnecting means
• F23Q 21/00 - Devices for effecting ignition from a remote location
• B64G 1/64 - Systems for coupling or separating cosmonautic vehicles or parts thereof, e.g. docking arrangements
• E21B 43/1185 - Ignition systems

Goods & Services

Providing equipment in the field of explosives, namely, cutters, explosive piston actuators, explosive bolts, frangible nuts, pyro valves, pin pullers, separation nuts, and through bulkhead initiators, electro explosives, exploding foil initiators, hot bridgewires, semi-conductor bridges, thin film bridges, linear explosives, mild detonating cords, flexible detonating cords, shielded mild detonating cords, high pressure shielded mild detonating cords, expanding tube assemblies, flexible linear shape charges rapid deflagrating cords, rapid deflagrating cord transfer lines, networked electronic ordnances, mini arm fire devices, red safe arms, red interrupter/ordinance safe and arms, ignition safety equipment, electronic ignition safety equipment, electronic safe and arms, arm fires, oil and gas perforators, initiating and transfer systems, initiation devices, green dets, exploding bridge wires, time delay fuses, core charges, laser ordnances, laser initiators, laser detonators, laser motor igniters, laser firing units, fiber optic cable systems, propellant actuated devices, time delays, hydrogen burn-off igniters, motor igniters, gas generators, starter cartridges, remote systems (terms too vague in the opinion of the International Bureau – Rule 13(2)(b) of the Common Regulations). Consulting services in the field of pricing and acquisition of explosives, namely, cutters, explosive piston actuators, explosive bolts, frangible nuts, pyro valves, pin pullers, separation nuts, and through bulkhead initiators, electro explosives, exploding foil initiators, hot bridgewires, semi-conductor bridges, thin film bridges, linear explosives, mild detonating cords, flexible detonating cords, shielded mild detonating cords, high pressure shielded mild detonating cords, expanding tube assemblies, flexible linear shape charges rapid deflagrating cords, rapid deflagrating cord transfer lines, networked electronic ordnances, mini arm fire devices, red safe arms, red interrupter/ordinance safe and arms, ignition safety equipment, electronic ignition safety equipment, electronic safe and arms, arm fires, oil and gas perforators, initiating and transfer systems, initiation devices, green dets, exploding bridge wires, time delay fuses, core charges, laser ordnances, laser initiators, laser detonators, laser motor igniters, laser firing units, fiber optic cable systems, propellant actuated devices, time delays, hydrogen burn-off igniters, motor igniters, gas generators, starter cartridges, remote tire deflators and array of motors for propulsion systems. Consulting services in the field of the integration and launch of propulsion system (terms too vague in the opinion of the International Bureau – Rule 13(2)(b) of the Common Regulations).

Goods & Services

Providing equipment in the field of explosives, namely, cutters, explosive piston actuators, explosive bolts, frangible nuts, pyro valves, pin pullers, separation nuts, and through bulkhead initiators, electro explosives, exploding foil initiators, hot bridgewires, semi-conductor bridges, thin film bridges, linear explosives, mild detonating cords, flexible detonating cords, shielded mild detonating cords, high pressure shielded mild detonating cords, expanding tube assemblies, flexible linear shape charges rapid deflagrating cords, rapid deflagrating cord transfer lines, networked electronic ordnances, mini arm fire devices, red safe arms, red interrupter/ordinance safe and arms, ignition safety equipment, electronic ignition safety equipment, electronic safe and arms, arm fires, oil and gas perforators, initiating and transfer systems, initiation devices, green dets, exploding bridge wires, time delay fuses, core charges, laser ordnances, laser initiators, laser detonators, laser motor igniters, laser firing units, fiber optic cable systems, propellant actuated devices, time delays, hydrogen burn-off igniters, motor igniters, gas generators, starter cartridges, remote systems (terms too vague in the opinion of the International Bureau – Rule 13(2)(b) of the Common Regulations). Consulting services in the field of pricing and acquisition of explosives, namely, cutters, explosive piston actuators, explosive bolts, frangible nuts, pyro valves, pin pullers, separation nuts, and through bulkhead initiators, electro explosives, exploding foil initiators, hot bridgewires, semi-conductor bridges, thin film bridges, linear explosives, mild detonating cords, flexible detonating cords, shielded mild detonating cords, high pressure shielded mild detonating cords, expanding tube assemblies, flexible linear shape charges rapid deflagrating cords, rapid deflagrating cord transfer lines, networked electronic ordnances, mini arm fire devices, red safe arms, red interrupter/ordinance safe and arms, ignition safety equipment, electronic ignition safety equipment, electronic safe and arms, arm fires, oil and gas perforators, initiating and transfer systems, initiation devices, green dets, exploding bridge wires, time delay fuses, core charges, laser ordnances, laser initiators, laser detonators, laser motor igniters, laser firing units, fiber optic cable systems, propellant actuated devices, time delays, hydrogen burn-off igniters, motor igniters, gas generators, starter cartridges, remote tire deflators and array of motors for propulsion systems. Consulting services in the field of the integration and launch of propulsion system (terms too vague in the opinion of the International Bureau – Rule 13(2)(b) of the Common Regulations).

Goods & Services

Providing equipment in the field of explosives, namely, cutters, explosive piston actuators, explosive bolts, frangible nuts, pyro valves, pin pullers, separation nuts, and through bulkhead initiators, electro explosives, exploding foil initiators, hot bridgewires, semi-conductor bridges, thin film bridges, linear explosives, mild detonating cords, flexible detonating cords, shielded mild detonating cords, high pressure shielded mild detonating cords, expanding tube assemblies, flexible linear shape charges rapid deflagrating cords, rapid deflagrating cord transfer lines, networked electronic ordnances, mini arm fire devices, red safe arms, red interrupter/ordinance safe and arms, ignition safety equipment, electronic ignition safety equipment, electronic safe and arms, arm fires, oil and gas perforators, initiating and transfer systems, initiation devices, green dets, exploding bridge wires, time delay fuses, core charges, laser ordnances, laser initiators, laser detonators, laser motor igniters, laser firing units, fiber optic cable systems, propellant actuated devices, time delays, hydrogen burn-off igniters, motor igniters, gas generators, starter cartridges, remote systems (terms too vague in the opinion of the International Bureau – Rule 13(2)(b) of the Common Regulations). Consulting services in the field of pricing and acquisition of explosives, namely, cutters, explosive piston actuators, explosive bolts, frangible nuts, pyro valves, pin pullers, separation nuts, and through bulkhead initiators, electro explosives, exploding foil initiators, hot bridgewires, semi-conductor bridges, thin film bridges, linear explosives, mild detonating cords, flexible detonating cords, shielded mild detonating cords, high pressure shielded mild detonating cords, expanding tube assemblies, flexible linear shape charges rapid deflagrating cords, rapid deflagrating cord transfer lines, networked electronic ordnances, mini arm fire devices, red safe arms, red interrupter/ordinance safe and arms, ignition safety equipment, electronic ignition safety equipment, electronic safe and arms, arm fires, oil and gas perforators, initiating and transfer systems, initiation devices, green dets, exploding bridge wires, time delay fuses, core charges, laser ordnances, laser initiators, laser detonators, laser motor igniters, laser firing units, fiber optic cable systems, propellant actuated devices, time delays, hydrogen burn-off igniters, motor igniters, gas generators, starter cartridges, remote tire deflators and array of motors for propulsion systems. Consulting services in the field of the integration and launch of propulsion system (terms too vague in the opinion of the International Bureau – Rule 13(2)(b) of the Common Regulations).

Goods & Services

Providing equipment in the field of explosives, namely, cutters, explosive piston actuators, explosive bolts, frangible nuts, pyro valves, pin pullers, separation nuts, and through bulkhead initiators, electro explosives, exploding foil initiators, hot bridgewires, semi-conductor bridges, thin film bridges, linear explosives, mild detonating cords, flexible detonating cords, shielded mild detonating cords, high pressure shielded mild detonating cords, expanding tube assemblies, flexible linear shape charges rapid deflagrating cords, rapid deflagrating cord transfer lines, networked electronic ordnances, mini arm fire devices, red safe arms, red interrupter/ordinance safe and arms, ignition safety equipment, electronic ignition safety equipment, electronic safe and arms, arm fires, oil and gas perforators, initiating and transfer systems, initiation devices, green dets, exploding bridge wires, time delay fuses, core charges, laser ordnances, laser initiators, laser detonators, laser motor igniters, laser firing units, fiber optic cable systems, propellant actuated devices, time delays, hydrogen burn-off igniters, motor igniters, gas generators, starter cartridges, remote systems (terms too vague in the opinion of the International Bureau – Rule 13(2)(b) of the Common Regulations). Consulting services in the field of pricing and acquisition of explosives, namely, cutters, explosive piston actuators, explosive bolts, frangible nuts, pyro valves, pin pullers, separation nuts, and through bulkhead initiators, electro explosives, exploding foil initiators, hot bridgewires, semi-conductor bridges, thin film bridges, linear explosives, mild detonating cords, flexible detonating cords, shielded mild detonating cords, high pressure shielded mild detonating cords, expanding tube assemblies, flexible linear shape charges rapid deflagrating cords, rapid deflagrating cord transfer lines, networked electronic ordnances, mini arm fire devices, red safe arms, red interrupter/ordinance safe and arms, ignition safety equipment, electronic ignition safety equipment, electronic safe and arms, arm fires, oil and gas perforators, initiating and transfer systems, initiation devices, green dets, exploding bridge wires, time delay fuses, core charges, laser ordnances, laser initiators, laser detonators, laser motor igniters, laser firing units, fiber optic cable systems, propellant actuated devices, time delays, hydrogen burn-off igniters, motor igniters, gas generators, starter cartridges, remote tire deflators and array of motors for propulsion systems. Consulting services in the field of the integration and launch of propulsion system (terms too vague in the opinion of the International Bureau – Rule 13(2)(b) of the Common Regulations).

Abstract

An apparatus may be positioned at the side of a roadway for ensnaring tires of an oncoming land vehicle. The apparatus comprises a base layer further comprising a plurality of receptacles to hold spikes at both lengthwise edges of the base layer. The base layer is adapted to support a net package in a rolled stowed configuration. The net package includes a set of spikes tethered to netting. A deployment hose is connected to the base layer to cause the base layer to become unrolled for deployment when the deployment hose is inflated.

IPC Classes  ?

• E01F 13/12 - Arrangements for obstructing or restricting traffic, e.g. gates, barricades for forcibly arresting or disabling vehicles, e.g. spiked mats

Abstract

An apparatus to be positioned at the side of a roadway for ensnaring tires of an oncoming land vehicle is described. The apparatus comprises a base layer further comprising a plurality of receptacles to hold spikes at both lengthwise edges of the base layer. The base layer is adapted to support a net package in a rolled stowed configuration. The net package includes a set of spikes tethered to netting. A deployment hose is connected to the base layer to cause the base layer to become unrolled for deployment when the deployment hose is inflated.

IPC Classes  ?

• E01F 13/12 - Arrangements for obstructing or restricting traffic, e.g. gates, barricades for forcibly arresting or disabling vehicles, e.g. spiked mats
• E01F 13/04 - Arrangements for obstructing or restricting traffic, e.g. gates, barricades movable to allow or prevent passage
• E01F 13/02 - Arrangements for obstructing or restricting traffic, e.g. gates, barricades free-standing
• E01F 13/10 - Vehicle barriers specially adapted for allowing passage in one direction only
• E01F 13/00 - Arrangements for obstructing or restricting traffic, e.g. gates, barricades
• B61L 29/00 - Safety means for rail/road crossing traffic

Goods & Services

Consulting services in the field of the integration and launch of propulsion systems; technical consulting regarding the use of explosives, namely, cutters, explosive piston actuators, explosive bolts, frangible nuts, pyro valves, pin pullers, separation nuts, and through bulkhead initiators, electro explosives, exploding foil initiators, hot bridgewire initiators, semi-conductor bridge initiators, thin film bridge initiators, linear explosives, mild detonating cords, flexible detonating cords, shielded mild detonating cords, high pressure shielded mild detonating cords, expanding tube assemblies, flexible linear shape charges rapid deflagrating cords, rapid deflagrating cord transfer lines, networked electronic ordnances, mini arm fire devices, safe and arm devices, interrupter/ordinance safe and arms, ignition safety equipment, electronic ignition safety equipment, electronic safe and arm devices, arm and fire devices, oil and gas perforators, initiating and transfer systems, initiation devices, detonators, exploding bridgewire initiators, time delay fuses, core charges, laser ordnances, laser initiators, laser detonators, laser motor igniters, laser firing units, fiber optic cable systems, propellant actuated devices, time delays, hydrogen burn-off igniters, motor igniters, gas generators, starter cartridges, remote tire deflators and arrays of motors for propulsion systems

Goods & Services

Equipment in the field of explosives, namely, cutters, explosive piston actuators, explosive bolts, frangible nuts, pyro valves, pin pullers, separation nuts, and through bulkhead initiators, electro explosives, exploding foil initiators, hot bridgewire initiators, semi-conductor bridge initiators, thin film bridges, linear explosives, mild detonating cords, flexible detonating cords, shielded mild detonating cords, high pressure shielded mild detonating cords, expanding tube assemblies, flexible linear shape charges rapid deflagrating cords, rapid deflagrating cord transfer lines, networked electronic ordnances, mini arm and fire devices, redundant safe and arm devices, interrupter/ordnance safe and arm devices, electronic safe and arm devices, arm and fire devices, oil and gas perforators, initiating and transfer devices, initiation devices, detonators, exploding bridgewire detonators, time delay fuses, core charges, laser ordnances, laser initiators, laser detonators, laser motor igniters, laser firing units, propellant actuated devices, time delays, hydrogen burn-off igniters, motor igniters, starter cartridges, explosive propulsion systems consisting essentially of motor arrays Ignition safety equipment, namely, electronic equipment for controlling the initiation of explosive processes in propulsion systems and explosive equipment; fiber optic cables Electrochemical gas generators Consulting services in the field of the integration and launch of propulsion systems; technical consulting regarding the use of explosives, namely, cutters, explosive piston actuators, explosive bolts, frangible nuts, pyro valves, pin pullers, separation nuts, and through bulkhead initiators, electro explosives, exploding foil initiators, hot bridgewire initiators, semi-conductor bridge initiators, thin film bridge initiators, linear explosives, mild detonating cords, flexible detonating cords, shielded mild detonating cords, high pressure shielded mild detonating cords, expanding tube assemblies, flexible linear shape charges rapid deflagrating cords, rapid deflagrating cord transfer lines, networked electronic ordnances, mini arm fire devices, safe and arm devices, interrupter/ordinance safe and arms, ignition safety equipment, electronic ignition safety equipment, electronic safe and arm devices, arm and fire devices, oil and gas perforators, initiating and transfer systems, initiation devices, detonators, exploding bridgewire initiators, time delay fuses, core charges, laser ordnances, laser initiators, laser detonators, laser motor igniters, laser firing units, fiber optic cable systems, propellant actuated devices, time delays, hydrogen burn-off igniters, motor igniters, gas generators, starter cartridges, remote tire deflators and arrays of motors for propulsion systems

Goods & Services

Equipment in the field of explosives, namely, initiation devices and explosive propulsion systems consisting essentially of motor arrays Ignition safety equipment, namely, electronic equipment for controlling the initiation of explosive processes in propulsion systems

Goods & Services

Equipment in the field of explosives, namely, cutters, explosive piston actuators, explosive bolts, frangible nuts, pyro valves, pin pullers, separation nuts, and through bulkhead initiators, electro explosives, exploding foil initiators, hot bridgewire initiators, semi-conductor bridge initiators, thin film bridges, linear explosives, mild detonating cords, flexible detonating cords, shielded mild detonating cords, high pressure shielded mild detonating cords, expanding tube assemblies, flexible linear shape charges rapid deflagrating cords, rapid deflagrating cord transfer lines, networked electronic ordnances, mini arm and fire devices, redundant safe and arm devices, interrupter/ordnance safe and arm devices, electronic safe and arm devices, arm and fire devices, oil and gas perforators, initiating and transfer devices, initiation devices, detonators, exploding bridgewire detonators, time delay fuses, core charges, laser ordnances, laser initiators, laser detonators, laser motor igniters, laser firing units, propellant actuated devices, time delays, hydrogen burn-off igniters, motor igniters, starter cartridges, explosive propulsion systems consisting essentially of motor arrays Ignition safety equipment, namely, electronic equipment for controlling the initiation of explosive processes in propulsion systems and explosive equipment; fiber optic cables Electrochemical gas generators [ Remote tire deflators ]

Abstract

Exemplary embodiments are directed to a method and system for defining addresses for a networked switching system, controlling and enabling user control via a graphical user interface over the detonation of a plurality of explosive devices, and setting a plurality of charges located remotely downs hole beneath the earth's surface. The control system sends command signals to arm and fire selected explosive devices, and sensors are provided to monitor the subterranean conditions and detect the activation of explosive devices.

IPC Classes  ?

• E21B 47/12 - Means for transmitting measuring-signals or control signals from the well to the surface, or from the surface to the well, e.g. for logging while drilling

Abstract

A method and system are disclosed for controlling a plurality of perforating gun assemblies arranged in a gun train and lowered into a wellbore. The perforating gun assemblies are connected to a top sub controller that is also lowered into the wellbore. The top sub controller includes a first communications module to communicate with an above-ground control panel via a wireline and a second communications module to communicate with a switch sub in each the plurality of perforating gun assemblies via a network bus. Each switch sub has a unique network address. During assembly, the control panel automatically detects the order of the perforating gun assemblies in the gun train based on polling each of the switch subs of the plurality of perforating gun assemblies using the respective unique network addresses.

IPC Classes  ?

• E21B 43/1185 - Ignition systems
• E21B 43/11 - PerforatorsPermeators
• E21B 43/116 - Gun or shaped-charge perforators

Abstract

In networked electronic ordnance systems as disclosed herein, a plurality of pyrotechnic devices communicate with a controller along a common bus. In accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure, at least some of the pyrotechnic devices in the ordnance system are configured such that the address for those devices can be defined during or subsequent to installation of the pyrotechnic devices in an end system. In some instances, a logic device in the pyrotechnic device includes a diagnostics block that initiates a suite of diagnostic tests within the pyrotechnic device in response to a diagnostics command received by the pyrotechnic device. Additionally, in some instances, an additional safety mechanism is added to an energy-reserve capacitor in the pyrotechnic device in compliance with a safe-by-wire standard.

IPC Classes  ?

• F23Q 21/00 - Devices for effecting ignition from a remote location