Patents by Inventor Frederick W. Knight

Frederick W. Knight 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).

  • Mechanical fly-away latching mechanism
    Patent number: 4012988
    Abstract: A mechanical latching mechanism for releasably securing a missile from moent prior to launching. The mechanism includes a control rod for actuating a laterally movable slide bar. Withdrawal of the bar allows the restraint pin to pivot forwardly and downwardly upon movement of the missile, thus withdrawing the tip of the pin from the missile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1976
    Date of Patent: March 22, 1977
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventor: Frederick W. Knight