Abstract: A mounting assembly configured to hold the bottom surface of the computer in a horizontal orientation for use of the computer by an operator and to enable the computer to pivot to a vertical orientation to store the computer in a cabinet. The assembly includes: a cabinet-mounting member having a rear section configured for fastening to the cabinet; and, a manually detachable computer-supporting member. When attached to the cabinet-mounting member, the computer-supporting member is adapted to pivot relative to the mounting member. The cabinet-mounting member has a pair of laterally spaced side arms. The side arms have proximal ends terminating at the rear section and distal ends projecting outwardly from the cabinet-mounting member. The laterally spaced side arms have an inner region disposed there between. A pair of spring-loaded pin assemblies is mounted to the pair of side arms.

Abstract: An inserter/ejector system for use in inserting a circuit board into a backplane in a chassis and for ejecting the circuit board from the backplane in the chassis. The inserter/ejector system may be used in conjunction with staggered height connector pins to permit the circuit board to be inserted into or removed from the backplane without removing power to the backplane.

Abstract: A metal cup encloses layers of armoring material to enhance the penetration esistance of a guided missile warhead to mechanical countermeasures. A layer of ceramic material is inserted in the cup followed by the insertion of at least one pair of layers consisting of a layer of metal backed by a layer of polymethylmethacrylate. The metal cup is attached to the forward end of a missile warhead section and the exterior of the cup is conformal with respect to the exterior of the warhead section. The layered materials act to blunt or break incoming projectiles, absorb their kinetic energy, and prevent their penetration into the interior of the warhead.

Abstract: A new, lightweight armor plating for important installations or control cers is disclosed whereupon being struck by a projectile restricts the ensuing shock wave to a narrow beam-like path always perpendicular to patterns of striation engrained in said armor. This response dissipates the projectile's kinetic energy more rapidly. The new armor is lighter than traditional forms of armor.