IP Library Granted Patent US 8,746,561
Granted Patent B1
US 8,746,561 · App. 12/977,349 · Granted Jun 10, 2014

Grid-based precision aim system and method for disrupting suspect objects

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Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 8,746,561
App. No.
12/977,349
Granted
Jun 10, 2014
Kind
B1
Abstract

A system and method for disrupting at least one component of a suspect object is provided. The system has a source for passing radiation through the suspect object, a grid board positionable adjacent the suspect object (the grid board having a plurality of grid areas, the radiation from the source passing through the grid board), a screen for receiving the radiation passing through the suspect object and generating at least one image, a weapon for deploying a discharge, and a targeting unit for displaying the image of the suspect object and aiming the weapon according to a disruption point on the displayed image and deploying the discharge into the suspect object to disable the suspect object.

Claims (19)

1. A system for disrupting at least one component of a suspect object, comprising:

a source for passing a radiation through the suspect object;

a grid board positionable adjacent the suspect object, the grid board having a plurality of grid areas thereon, the radiation from the source passing therethrough;

a screen for receiving the radiation passing through the suspect object and generating at least one image therefrom; and

a targeting unit for displaying the image of the suspect object and aiming a weapon having a discharge deployable therefrom according to a disruption point on the displayed image and deploying the discharge into the suspect object whereby the suspect object is disabled.

2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the targeting unit comprises an investigation tool linked to the screen for selectively displaying the at least one image received therefrom.

3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the targeting unit comprises a targeting tool linked to the weapon for selectively aiming the weapon.

4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the targeting unit comprises an analysis tool for analyzing data.

5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the targeting unit comprises at least one controller for selective activation thereof.

6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the targeting unit comprises a database.

7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the targeting unit comprises as display for displaying the at least one images.

8. The system of claim 1 , wherein the grid board comprises a plurality of markers visible on the at least one image.

9. The system of claim 1 , wherein the grid board is invisible on the at least one image.

10. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a communication hub for linking the targeting unit to one of the screen, the weapon and combinations thereof.

11. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a controller for selectively adjusting a position of the weapon.

12. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a controller for selectively adjusting a position of the source.

13. The system of claim 1 , wherein the weapon comprises a weapon shaft for deploying the discharge therethrough, a weapon block for supporting the weapon shaft and a weapon sleeve for supporting the weapon shaft in the weapon block.

14. The system of claim 1 , wherein the weapon comprises a guide plate for adjustment thereof.

15. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a laser positionable about the weapon for aiming the weapon at the grid board.

Assignments (3)
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded May 22, 2018
From: SANDIA CORPORATION
To: NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS OF SANDIA, LLC
Reel/Frame 046209/0521 →
CONFIRMATORY LICENSE Recorded May 12, 2011
From: SANDIA CORPORATION
To: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Reel/Frame 026265/0483 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Feb 7, 2011
From: GLADWELL, THOMAS SCOTT; GARRESTON, JUSTIN; HOBART, CLINTON G.; MONDA, MARK J.
To: SANDIA CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 025763/0426 →