Patents by Inventor Kent Whitham

Kent Whitham 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).

  • Apparatus and method for fin actuation in a portable missile
    Patent number: 6827310
    Abstract: A fin actuator for a portable missile and a method of using the same. One aspect of the present invention includes a fin or wing actuator that meets very strict criteria to fit within a compact, portable missile while substantially limiting backlash. Another aspect of the present invention is a method of fin actuation in a portable missile while substantially limiting backlash.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2004
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventor: Kent Whitham