Patents by Inventor Joseph G. Buzzett

Joseph G. Buzzett 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).

  • Kinetic energy projectile with pyrotechnic payload
    Patent number: 5097766
    Abstract: A long rod penetrator projectile comprises an elongated main penetrator body, a stabilizing fin assembly attached to the rear of the main body, and a perforated canister carried within the fin assembly. A pyrotechnic material such as pyronol is contained within the canister. The pyronol ignites during impact. The burning pyrotechnic material spews forth through the perforations in the canister to provide improved after armor effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1992
    Assignee: Olin Corporation
    Inventors: Ralph F. Campoli, Earl R. Edmondson, David A. Edmonds, Joseph G. Buzzett