Patents Examined by J. Wiidriw Eldred
  • Catalyzed decomposing foam for encapsulating space-based kinetic objects
    Patent number: 7506841
    Abstract: A high energy, e.g., ultraviolet (UV) catalyzed decomposing foam encapsulating kinetic media forms a payload to be boosted in space and provides an ultra-light weight means for intercepting an incoming missile or other target. The decomposed foam releases the kinetic media (at designed rates so as to preserve a required density of media on target) to intercept a target and destroy it. The use of the decomposing foam significantly lowers the weight and cost and improves the probability of success of destroying the target.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Assignee: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Quenten E Duden, Allan T. Mense