Patents by Inventor Charles L. Barndt, Jr.

Charles L. Barndt, Jr. has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Load-reducing rocket nozzle operation method
    Patent number: 5115710
    Abstract: A submarine launched missile generates undesirable stress on the rocket nle hydraulic control system at the moment of ignition of the rocket motor. This stress can be minimized by operating the system so that the nozzle is near center and the hydraulic actuator valves are open at ignition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1992
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: David L. Mitchell, Alan J. Stein, Charles L. Barndt, Jr., William W. Szeto