Automobile engine disabling device
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1. An apparatus for disabling an electronic device comprising:
- a pulse forming network for supplying one or more pulses of electrical energy to disable an electronic device;
an electrolyte delivery system coupled to the pulse forming network for propelling a stream of electrolyte between the pulse forming network and the electronic device to conduct one or more pulses of electrical energy between the pulse forming network and the electronic device; and
a platform coupled to the electrolyte delivery system for carrying the pulse forming network and the electrolyte delivery system.
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Abstract
The present invention has application to the disabling of vehicles such as automobiles and other vehicles having an engine controlled by a motor controller or other component that is vulnerable to malfunctions induced by a pulse of electrical energy. The invention has application to remotely disabling vehicles in high speed pursuits. In one aspect of the invention, an apparatus for remotely disabling an electronic device may be deployed from a platform. In various embodiments, the platform may be a stationary platform in the path of an approaching vehicle incorporating the electronic device or a movable platform for pursuing the vehicle.
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42 Claims
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1. An apparatus for disabling an electronic device comprising:
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a pulse forming network for supplying one or more pulses of electrical energy to disable an electronic device;
an electrolyte delivery system coupled to the pulse forming network for propelling a stream of electrolyte between the pulse forming network and the electronic device to conduct one or more pulses of electrical energy between the pulse forming network and the electronic device; and
a platform coupled to the electrolyte delivery system for carrying the pulse forming network and the electrolyte delivery system. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
an electrolyte fluid;
an electrolyte reservoir coupled to the electrolyte fluid; and
an electrolyte gun coupled to the electrolyte reservoir.
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12. The apparatus for disabling an electronic device of claim 11 wherein the electrolyte gun comprises a high pressure pump.
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13. The apparatus for disabling an electronic device of claim 11 wherein the electrolyte gun comprises a flexible or rigid tube coupled to the high pressure pump.
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14. The apparatus for disabling an electronic device of claim 1 wherein the electrolyte delivery system completes an electrical circuit between the pulse forming network, the electronic device, and an electrical return.
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15. The apparatus for disabling an electronic device of claim 1 wherein the pulse forming network is electrically insulated from the platform to prevent electrical pulses from striking the platform.
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16. A method of disabling an electronic device comprising the steps of:
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(a) propelling a stream of electrolyte fluid from a platform to couple an pulse forming network to the electronic device; and
(b) delivering a pulse of electrical energy through the stream of electrolyte fluid between the pulse forming network and the electronic device. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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28. An apparatus for disabling an electronic device comprising:
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means for supplying one or more pulses of electrical energy to disable an electronic device;
means for propelling a stream of electrolyte to couple the means for supplying one or more pulses of electrical energy to the electronic device; and
means for carrying the means for supplying the pulses of electrical energy and the means for propelling the stream of electrolyte. - View Dependent Claims (29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
an electrolyte fluid;
an electrolyte reservoir coupled to the electrolyte fluid; and
an electrolyte gun coupled to the electrolyte reservoir.
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39. The apparatus for disabling an electronic device of claim 38 wherein the electrolyte gun comprises a high pressure pump.
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40. The apparatus for disabling an electronic device of claim 38 wherein the electrolyte gun comprises a flexible or rigid tube coupled to the high pressure pump.
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41. The apparatus for disabling an electronic device of claim 28 wherein the means for propelling completes an electrical circuit between the means for supplying, the electronic device, and an electrical return.
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42. The apparatus for disabling an electronic device of claim 28 wherein the pulse forming network is electrically insulated from the platform to prevent electrical pulses from striking the platform.
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