Abstract: An explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) apparatus enables a human operator to deliver an EOD neutralization tool via an unmanned vehicle to a target attached to a ferrous or non-ferrous surface, position the tool to the target, fix the neutralization tool in place, and activate the neutralization tool, all remotely so that the human operator is not in danger. The unmanned vehicle disengages from the remainder of the EOD apparatus prior to neutralizing the target so that the unmanned vehicle is not damaged or destroyed. The EOD apparatus includes a flexible web interface that positions a tool holder ring containing the EOD neutralization tool onto the target before finally fixing the EOD neutralization tool into place against a ferrous or non-ferrous surface.

Abstract: A magnetic apparatus for magnetic attachment to a curved ferromagnetic surface. The magnetic apparatus includes a plurality of ferromagnetic plates and a plurality of magnets. Each ferromagnetic plate includes a concave end for mounting on a curved ferromagnetic surface. The ferromagnetic plates and magnets are in an alternating arrangement where each magnet is positioned between a pair of the ferromagnetic plates. The magnets are oriented such that like magnetic poles of the magnets oppose each other. Each magnet is sized so that the magnet does not contact the curved ferromagnetic surface. The magnetic apparatus includes an assembly for joining the ferromagnetic plates and magnets together. Each magnet firmly abuts the pair of the ferromagnetic plates thereby allowing the ferromagnetic plates to become magnetically saturated. The magnetic apparatus includes a load-spreading member attached to all of the ferromagnetic plates for distributing loads among the ferromagnetic plates.