Patents by Inventor Ernest C. Martin

Ernest C. Martin 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).

  • Missiles with annular cutter element within fairing portion
    Patent number: 4736686
    Abstract: A missile having a kinetic energy warhead is disclosed comprising a two-tiered cutter element (12) of fragmenting material and a forward cutter ring (16). The arrangement is designed so that the forward cutter ring (16) penetrates the target outer skin while the two-tiered cutter element fragments and passes through the perforation made by the forward cutter ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1986
    Date of Patent: April 12, 1988
    Assignee: British Aerospace PLC
    Inventor: Ernest C. Martin