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The Lockheed Martin Corporation application is now granted US patent 7,814,696

United States Patent 7,814,696
Rapp , et al.
October 19, 2010

Projectile accelerator and related vehicle and method

Abstract
A projectile system includes an enclosure, first and second propellants, and first and second projectiles. The first and second propellants are disposed within the enclosure. The first projectile is disposed within the enclosure between the first propellant and a first end of the enclosure, and is operable to exit the enclosure via the first end in response to detonation of the first charge. The second projectile is disposed within the enclosure between the second propellant and a second end of the enclosure, and is operable to exit the enclosure via the second end in response to the detonation of the second propellant.

Inventors: Rapp; John (Manassas, VA), Mayersak; Joseph R. (Ashburn, VA), Jones; Mark (Centreville, VA), Feeley; Michael E. (Clifton, VA), Howard; Robert J. (Clifton, VA), Varley; Robert J. (Haymarket, VA), Melicher; Stephen (Manassas, VA), Taylor; Howard (Centreville, VA), Fu; Jyun-Horng (Centreville, VA), Udicious; Richard A. (Haymarket, VA)

Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation (Bethesda, MD)