Patents by Inventor Christian Herren

Christian Herren 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).

  • Patent number: 11965720
    Abstract: Warhead (20) with asymmetric initiation comprising an inner explosive charge and a tubular structure (1) and being connectable to detonator means and target sensor (106) for activating the detonator means, whereby the tubular structure (1) comprises a wall (6) and a central cavity (7) for the inner explosive charge, an outer diameter D0) an inner diameter DI, a wall thickness T=0.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: Saab Bofors Dynamics Switzerland Ltd.
    Inventors: Christian Herren, Franz Häller
  • Publication number: 20220011079
    Abstract: Warhead (20) with asymmetric initiation comprising an inner explosive charge and a tubular structure (1) and being connectable to detonator means and target sensor (106) for activating the detonator means, whereby the tubular structure (1) comprises a wall (6) and a central cavity (7) for the inner explosive charge, an outer diameter D0) an inner diameter DI, a wall thickness T=0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2018
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Inventors: Christian HERREN, Franz HÄLLER
  • Patent number: 10753716
    Abstract: Warhead (1) comprising a tubular structure comprising: a front end (15) and a front region (2) adjoining the front end (15); a rear end (14) and a rear region (3) adjoining the rear end (14); a central axis (11) connecting the front end (15) and the rear end (14); a wall portion (4); and a central cavity (6), whereby the outer wall portion (4) tapers in the front region (2) and comprises fragments (7; 9) in the rear region (3) and the tubular structure in the rear region (3) comprises a generally cylindrical portion (12) and a generally conical portion (13) relative to the central axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: Saab Bofors Dynamics Switzerland Ltd.
    Inventors: Bruno Grunder, Markus Conrad, Christian Herren
  • Patent number: 10739119
    Abstract: Fragmentation sleeve (1), for a generally circular cylindrically shaped ammunition body (2), whereby the sleeve (1) has an annular shape with an inner diameter at no place smaller than the outer diameter of the ammunition body (2), an outer diameter Da, an internal surface Si, an external surface Sa, and a height H, the sleeve is configured to be slid over and positioned on an outer surface (3) of the ammunition body (2) and comprises a plurality of fragments (4) embedded in a polymeric matrix (5).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: Saab Bofors Dynamics Switzerland Ltd.
    Inventors: Bruno Grunder, Markus Conrad, Christian Herren
  • Patent number: 10612899
    Abstract: Warhead (1) comprising a tubular structure with a front region (2), a rear region (3), an outer wall portion (4), an inner wall portion (5) and a central cavity (6), whereby the outer wall portion (4) comprises a multitude of pre-shaped first fracture elements (7) having a non-spherical shape and a multitude of non-cohesive pre-shaped second fracture elements (9) having a spheroidal shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: Saab Bofors Dynamics Switzerland Ltd.
    Inventors: Bruno Grunder, Markus Conrad, Christian Herren
  • Publication number: 20190033047
    Abstract: Warhead (1) comprising a tubular structure with a front region (2), a rear region (3), an outer wall portion (4), an inner wall portion (5) and a central cavity (6), whereby the outer wall portion (4) comprises a multitude of pre-shaped first fracture elements (7) having a non-spherical shape and a multitude of non-cohesive pre-shaped second fracture elements (9) having a spheroidal shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2016
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Inventors: Bruno GRUNDER, Markus CONRAD, Christian HERREN
  • Publication number: 20190025031
    Abstract: Fragmentation sleeve (1), for a generally circular cylindrically shaped ammunition body (2), whereby the sleeve (1) has an annular shape with an inner diameter at no place smaller than the outer diameter of the ammunition body (2), an outer diameter Da, an internal surface Si. an external surface Sa, and a height H, the sleeve is configured to be slid over and positioned on an outer surface (3) of the ammunition body (2) and comprises a plurality of fragments (4) embedded in a polymeric matrix (5).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2016
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Inventors: Bruno GRUNDER, Markus CONRAD, Christian HERREN
  • Publication number: 20190025030
    Abstract: Warhead (1) comprising a tubular structure comprising: a front end (15) and a front region (2) adjoining the front end (15); a rear end (14) and a rear region (3) adjoining the rear end (14); a central axis (11) connecting the front end (15) and the rear end (14); a wall portion (4); and a central cavity (6), whereby the outer wall portion (4) tapers in the front region (2) and comprises fragments (7; 9) in the rear region (3) and the tubular structure in the rear region (3) comprises a generally cylindrical portion (12) and a generally conical portion (13) relative to the central axis
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2016
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Applicant: SAAB BOFORS DYNAMICS SWITZERLAND LTD.
    Inventors: Bruno GRUNDER, Markus CONRAD, Christian HERREN
  • Publication number: 20040056235
    Abstract: Modern techniques for manufacturing paper using mechanical wood pulp has lead to a persistent over-acidification of printed manner, and threatens to permanently destroy the same. This over-acidification can be neutralized by using an alkaline active substance whose main component is a salt having a relatively low water affinity. An alkaline deposit can be deposited on the paper by also using said alkaline active substance. A device suited for deacidification using this active substance comprises a case (10) which can be closed. Printed matter which can be fanned out in a stand (1) is treated in said case. The printed matter is treated by introducing the powdered active substance via a screw conveyor (32) into an air stream circulated by a fan (19a), whereby the printed matter is leafed through in order to expose it to the active substance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2003
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Applicant: RUAG MUNITION
    Inventors: Christian Herren, Martin Monkewitz
  • Patent number: 6645298
    Abstract: Modern techniques for manufacturing paper using mechanical wood pulp has lead to a persistent over-acidification of printed manner, and threatens to permanently destroy the same. This over-acidification can be neutralized by using an alkaline active substance whose main component is a salt having a relatively low water affinity. An alkaline deposit can be deposited on the paper by also using said alkaline active substance. A device suited for deacidification using this active substance comprises a case (10) which can be closed. Printed matter which can be fanned out in a stand (1) is treated in said case. The printed matter is treated by introducing the powdered active substance via a screw conveyor (32) into an air stream circulated by a fan (19a), whereby the printed matter is leafed through in order to expose it to the active substance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Ruag Munition
    Inventors: Christian Herren, Martin Monkewitz