Patents by Inventor Jorge I. Ciappi

Jorge I. Ciappi 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).

  • Cold-gas munitions launch system
    Patent number: 7398721
    Abstract: A cold-gas munitions launch system is disclosed. In the illustrative embodiment, the system includes a munitions canister, a gas generator, and a sled. The sled supports a munition. The gas generator is located in the aft end of the munitions canister. When ignited, the gas generator produces gas, which drives the sled forward. As the sled reaches the end of the canister, the munition is launched by its own inertia, at a velocity that is within the range of about 3 to 9 g. After the munition clears the canister and travels at least about 150 feet from it, the munition's booster is ignited.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Mark R. Alberding, Jorge I. Ciappi
  • COLD-GAS MUNITIONS LAUNCH SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20080148927
    Abstract: A cold-gas munitions launch system is disclosed. In the illustrative embodiment, the system includes a munitions canister, a gas generator, and a sled. The sled supports a munition. The gas generator is located in the aft end of the munitions canister. When ignited, the gas generator produces gas, which drives the sled forward. As the sled reaches the end of the canister, the munition is launched by its own inertia, at a velocity that is within the range of about 3 to 9 g. After the munition clears the canister and travels at least about 150 feet from it, the munition's booster is ignited.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2005
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Applicant: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Mark R. Alberding, Jorge I. Ciappi