Abstract: A container including a body incorporating at least one cell able to receive an ammunition element, the body also having two side faces as well as a lower face and an upper face having matching shapes forming a Positioning device allowing one container to be positioned with respect to another one stacked onto it, the container also incorporating a joining device allowing the container to be linked to another container stacked onto it.

Abstract: A protection device against intrusion of a zone including at least one bag firmly affixed to at least one support, the bag having a flexible envelope inflatable by at least one gas or fluid generator triggered by control means. Upon inflation of the flexible envelope, the envelope spreads apart above the support to subtend a substantially cylindrical volume having an axis substantially parallel to the support and of dimensions adequate to constitute a barrier to hamper advance toward the zone protected by the device.

Abstract: The technical scope of the invention is that of containers for large-caliber ammunition, in particular for field artillery ammunition.

Abstract: The subject of the invention is an ammunition element (3,4) feed device (1) for an artillery cannon, notably in projectiles (3) or propellant charge modules (4), and comprising at least one storage magazine (2) for the ammunition elements that incorporates at least one row (2a, 2b, 2c, 2d), a device (28) to transfer the ammunition elements from the magazine to a loading chute (5) and motor means enabling the ammunition elements to be moved up one row to bring them onto the transfer device (28), feed device is characterized in that each row (2a, 2b, 2c, 2d) of the magazine comprises: a support plate (12) on which the ammunition elements (3,4) are arranged with their axes perpendicular to their direction of movement in the row, at least one conveyor belt (15) activated by motorization (16), said belt pressed to the ammunition elements of the row and constituting the motor means.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for scanning in a bow-tie pattern, where such pattern is effectuated by either directing a beam or aiming a laser. Methods are provided for correcting errors in movement of the beam. One such method includes the use of a calibration grating on a recording media, with the data derived from the calibration table being used to generate a lookup table. The lookup table providing correction factors that serve to diminish variations in the beam path.

Abstract: A heat processable film comprising:a base layer;a dichroic mirror layer; anda heat processable emulsion layer which is exposed by radiation having a predetermined range of wavelengths; wherein the dichroic mirror layer reflects radiation at least having the predetermined range of wavelengths to the emulsion layer and transmits radiation having wavelengths outside the predetermined range of wavelengths.

Abstract: A device for firing a small or medium caliber firearm includes a rangefinder, an infrared detector supplying an electrical signal, an electronic triggering assembly for controlling firing, and an electrical energy source. The triggering assembly is associated with percussion firing, using an electromagnet connected to the firing pin of the weapon. Firing of the firearm is activated by the detection of the heat signature of a target with the infrared detector.

Abstract: A propellant gas sealing device for gun munitions includes a piston attached to the rear of a projectile by a separable connecting device, and a piston that isolates the projectile from the propellant charge. A low pressure seal carried by the piston is designed to ensure the gastightness between the piston and the gun chamber, and a high pressure obturator carried by the piston is designed to ensure the gastightness between the piston and the gun barrel.

Abstract: A firing system integrated with a weapon for firing the weapon includes a referencing device for locating a target within a plane, a tripper for activating the referencing means, a calculator connected to the referencing means for calculating the virtual mean point of the target based on movement of the weapon, and for generating a firing signal. The firing signal is received by an ignition mechanism for firing the weapon, and generating device is provided for electrically powering the components of the firing system. According to the present invention, accuracy of the weapon user is increased, while providing increased safety.