Patents by Inventor Michael D. Nobel

Michael D. Nobel 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).

  • Projectile for underwater firearm
    Patent number: 4357888
    Abstract: An underwater firearm for discharging self-propelled projectiles incorporates a swing arm for simultaneously loading a projectile from a magazine into the firing chamber and cocking the firing pin. Guide means in the firing chamber automatically engages a fracturable flange on loading of the projectile to retain the projectile until discharge of the firearm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1980
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1982
    Inventors: John C. Phillips, Michael D. Nobel
  • Underwater firearm
    Patent number: 4266358
    Abstract: An underwater firearm for discharging self-propelled projectiles incorporates a swing arm for simultaneously loading a projectile from a magazine into the firing chamber and cocking the firing pin. Guide means in the firing chamber automatically engages a fracturable flange on loading of the projectile to retain the projectile until discharge of the firearm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 1979
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1981
    Inventors: John C. Phillips, Michael D. Nobel