Patents by Inventor Paul B. Jasa

Paul B. Jasa 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).

  • Ceramic munitions projectile
    Patent number: 4939996
    Abstract: A ceramic munitions projectile, particularly useful for practice or target munitions is provided. The projectile has a tensile strength greater than about 250 MPa, a critical stress intensity factor greater than about 6 MPam.sup.1/2, and a Weibull modulus greater than about 10. Preferably the projectile is frangible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 10, 1990
    Assignee: Coors Porcelain Company
    Inventors: Brian I. Dinkha, Paul B. Jasa, Brian Seegmiller, Alden C. Simmons
  • Ceramic munitions projectile
    Patent number: 4850278
    Abstract: A ceramic munitions projectile, particularly useful for practice or target munitions is provided. The projectile is preferably made of zirconia which is densified by a pressureless sintering method. The projectile has sufficient toughness to withstand acceleration and torque created during projectile firing and trajectory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 1986
    Date of Patent: July 25, 1989
    Assignee: Coors Porcelain Company
    Inventors: Brian I. Dinkha, Paul B. Jasa, Brian Seegmiller, Alden C. Simmons