Patents by Inventor Joel H. Selzer

Joel H. Selzer 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).

  • Smoke-producing composition
    Patent number: H232
    Abstract: The composition of this invention contains red phosphorus, magnesium, sod nitrate, and an epoxy binder. It can optionally contain silica to aid in processing. The magnesium is used to sustain the smoke produced by the red phosphorus for a period greater than 5 minutes for screening of military operations. Further, the composition does not exhibit any increased sensitivity to impact or friction over traditional smoke-producing compositions. This is the case even though the composition contains a high-level of red phosphorus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 1986
    Date of Patent: March 3, 1987
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventor: Joel H. Selzer
  • Process for making smoke producing composition
    Patent number: H705
    Abstract: In general, this invention relates to smoke-producing pellets for use in a mortar shell.More particularly, this invention relates to an improved process of making smoke-producing pellets for the 81 mm cartridge of the XM819 mortar shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1985
    Date of Patent: November 7, 1989
    Inventors: Joel H. Selzer, Michael D. Smith