Patents by Inventor Michael Joseph Trapani

Michael Joseph Trapani 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).

  • Lightweight platform recoil apparatus and method
    Patent number: 9829266
    Abstract: An apparatus and method of recoil mitigation for a gun mounted on a lightweight platform is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: Vadum, Inc.
    Inventors: Jesse Hart Shaver, Michael Joseph Trapani
  • Multi-shot disrupter apparatus and firing method
    Patent number: 9404718
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for firing a plurality of disrupter loads in arbitrary order at the discretion of the user is disclosed. The loads may be of the same or different types. Both liquid and solid projectiles may be fired. Further, the disrupter may be operated by a user at safe standoff distance from a robotic mount with the aid of control, targeting, ranging and recoil systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: Vadum Inc.
    Inventors: Jesse Hart Shaver, Aaron Lael Walker, Michael Joseph Trapani, Jennings Gary Edge, Todd Nichols