Patent ID: 7282634
Filing Date: 2007-10-16
Classification: F42B

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for utilizing the heat energy of a weapon propulsion system to produce a vapor explosion, comprising: an outer shell defining a chamber having a nozzle port; a body portion disposed within the outer shell and being composed of a first metal having a first predetermined melting temperature, the body portion having a space sized to receive a propulsion device such that the body portion envelopes a substantial portion of the propulsion device, the space having an opening in communication with the nozzle port from which a portion of the propulsion device can extend; an explosive device embedded in the body portion; an electrical link connected to the explosive device capable of transmitting a signal to detonate the explosive device, the electrical link extending from the body portion; and at least one layer fabricated from a second metal embedded within the body portion, the second metal having a second predetermined melting temperature that is less than the first predetermined melting temperature such that the second metal melts before the first metal.