Patents by Inventor Martin E. Wigg

Martin E. Wigg 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).

  • Patent number: 9891032
    Abstract: An electronic hand grenade is provided, which includes a body having at least one charge therein. An electronic detonation unit is attached to the body for detonating the at least one charge. A pull pin is removably attached to the electronic detonation unit, for activating the electronic detonation unit upon removal thereof. The electronic detonation unit includes an accelerometer for detecting movement and acceleration of the body, a controller containing an operating program for controlling operation of the electronic detonation unit, a detonator for providing a spark to ignite the at least one charge, and a power source for powering the electronic detonation unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: SciCast International, Inc.
    Inventors: Henry C. Leipert, Jr., James H. Elder, Martin E. Wigg
  • Publication number: 20170234666
    Abstract: An electronic hand grenade is provided, which includes a body having at least one charge therein. An electronic detonation unit is attached to the body for detonating the at least one charge. A pull pin is removably attached to the electronic detonation unit, for activating the electronic detonation unit upon removal thereof. The electronic detonation unit includes an accelerometer for detecting movement and acceleration of the body, a controller containing an operating program for controlling operation of the electronic detonation unit, a detonator for providing a spark to ignite the at least one charge, and a power source for powering the electronic detonation unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2016
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventors: Henry C. LEIPERT, JR., James H. ELDER, Martin E. WIGG
  • Patent number: 9500458
    Abstract: An electronic hand grenade is provided, which includes a body having at least one charge therein. An electronic detonation unit is attached to the body for detonating the at least one charge. A pull pin is removably attached to the electronic detonation unit, for activating the electronic detonation unit upon removal thereof. The electronic detonation unit includes an accelerometer for detecting movement and acceleration of the body, a controller containing an operating program for controlling operation of the electronic detonation unit, a detonator for providing a spark to ignite the at least one charge, and a power source for powering the electronic detonation unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: SciCast International, Inc.
    Inventors: Martin E. Wigg, Henry C. Leipert, Jr., James H. Elder
  • Publication number: 20150292848
    Abstract: An electronic hand grenade is provided, which includes a body having at least one charge therein. An electronic detonation unit is attached to the body for detonating the at least one charge. A pull pin is removably attached to the electronic detonation unit, for activating the electronic detonation unit upon removal thereof. The electronic detonation unit includes an accelerometer for detecting movement and acceleration of the body, a controller containing an operating program for controlling operation of the electronic detonation unit, a detonator for providing a spark to ignite the at least one charge, and a power source for powering the electronic detonation unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2015
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Inventors: Martin E. WIGG, Henry C. LEIPERT, JR., James H. ELDER
  • Patent number: 4852766
    Abstract: An apparatus for automatically dispensing a liquid into a container comprises a housing containing a supply of containers, a source of liquid to be dispensed, and a container well having an opening for receiving and supporting a container during dispensing of the liquid. Containers are delivered one at a time from the container supply to the container well and the liquid is dispensed from the liquid source into a container supported in the container well. A support member is supported by the housing for pivotal movement. A blocking member is secured to the support member distal from the point at which the support member is pivotally connected to the housing for movement with the support member between an operative position and an inoperative position. The blocking member is at least slightly larger than the container well opening so that the blocking member blocks access to the interior of the housing when in the operative position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 1, 1989
    Assignee: Gross-Given Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Martin E. Wigg, Bryan M. Peckjian, Judson D. Smith, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4784292
    Abstract: Apparatus for use in a vending machine comprises a refrigerated storage chamber mounted over a microwave oven which contains a conveyor. The arrangement is such that containers of food released through apertures in the floor of the storage chamber may fall vertically into the oven and may be discharged laterally by the conveyor once heating is complete.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 1986
    Date of Patent: November 15, 1988
    Assignee: Sankey Vending Limited
    Inventors: John P. Johndrow, Paul R. Taylor, Martin E. Wigg, Harold M. Wright, deceased, Julie K. by Whatson, administrator, Sally-Anne by Wright, administrator
  • Patent number: 4771913
    Abstract: An oven comprises a housing provided with an aperture which is closable by a single movable element. A conveyor is disposed within the housing, the arrangement being such that when the aperture is open articles may enter the oven from above and may be discharged laterally by the conveyor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 1986
    Date of Patent: September 20, 1988
    Assignee: Sankey Vending Limited
    Inventors: John P. Johndrow, Paul R. Taylor, Martin E. Wigg, Harold M. Wright, deceased