Patents by Inventor Howard A. Woodbury

Howard A. Woodbury 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).

  • Earth penetrator
    Patent number: 4637313
    Abstract: A terra-finned earth penetrator having a plurality of axially symmetric fins adapted to rotate in a downward direction in response to off-axis inertial reactive forces generated on impact with earth. The penetrator thereby executes a tuck maneuver within the earth surface thereby avoiding ricochet, broaching or upward turning found in low level weapon delivery systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 1984
    Date of Patent: January 20, 1987
    Assignee: Avco Corporation
    Inventors: David Henderson, James A. Hollowell, Howard A. Woodbury