Patents by Inventor Peter G. Waters

Peter G. Waters 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: 5159151
    Abstract: A separable nose fairing assembly includes a forward, massive portion slidably coupled to a rearward, light portion. Forward sliding movement of the massive portion relative to the light portion is limited by a stop. An explosive actuator is operable to drive the forward portion forwardly until it reaches the stop, whereupon the momentum transferred to the rearward portion is sufficient to pull it off the missile. Due to the high ballistic coefficient of the assembly it follows a ballistic trajectory different from that of the missile, thus minimizing the possibility of damage to the missile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 1987
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1992
    Assignee: British Aerospace Public Limited Company
    Inventors: Alfred E. Dransfield, Peter G. Waters