Patents by Inventor Mike S. Gagnier

Mike S. Gagnier 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 dispersing munitions from a projectile
    Patent number: 6672220
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods and apparatus for dispersing munitions from a projectile using an expandable device. Exemplary embodiments are directed to an apparatus for dispersing munitions from a projectile which includes a case, and a core within the case including a plurality of munitions. At least one expandable device is in operative communication with at least one of the munitions, and multiple gas generators are associated with the at least one expandable device. Another embodiment of the invention is directed to a method for dispersing munitions from a projectile which includes separating a case from a core of the projectile, then, after a delay, activating at least one gas generator to deploy plural munitions using an expandable device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2004
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: George W. Brooks, Mike S. Gagnier
  • Apparatus and method for dispersing munitions from a projectile
    Publication number: 20020166475
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods and apparatus for dispersing munitions from a projectile using an expandable device. Exemplary embodiments are directed to an apparatus for dispersing munitions from a projectile which includes a case, and a core within the case including a plurality of munitions. At least one expandable device is in operative communication with at least one of the munitions, and multiple gas generators are associated with the at least one expandable device. Another embodiment of the invention is directed to a method for dispersing munitions from a projectile which includes separating a case from a core of the projectile, then, after a delay, activating at least one gas generator to deploy plural munitions using an expandable device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2001
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Inventors: George W. Brooks, Mike S. Gagnier