Patents by Inventor Terry L. Swartout

Terry L. Swartout 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).

  • Deployable net for control of watercraft
    Patent number: 6394016
    Abstract: A system and method for the capture of a target surface vessel by a second vessel. The system includes an initially stowed deployable net, means for deploying the net, a tether coupled to the net, and a winch for drawing in the tether to pull the target vessel toward the second vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Assignee: General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Terry L. Swartout, Kevin Gessner
  • Deployable net for control of watercraft
    Publication number: 20010032577
    Abstract: A system and method for the capture of a target surface vessel by a second vessel. The system includes an initially stowed deployable net, means for deploying the net, a tether coupled to the net, and a winch for drawing in the tether to pull the target vessel toward the second vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2001
    Publication date: October 25, 2001
    Inventors: Terry L. Swartout, Kevin Gessner
  • Combustible ammunition cartridge case
    Patent number: 5138949
    Abstract: An ammunition cartridge is disclosed comprising a projectile threadably attached to a combustible case body via a threaded combustible case adapter. At least one of the adapter end have an uniform density of polyurethane resin to provide strength and sufficient support for the threads. The combustible case body may also have an uniform resin density to support threads corresponding to those on the rear end of the adapter. The preferable uniform polyurethane density is about 0.75 grams per cubic centimeter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1992
    Assignee: Olin Corporation
    Inventors: Terry L. Swartout, Stephen B. Ehlers, David R. Field, Terence Connolly
  • Combustible cartridge case base
    Patent number: 5048421
    Abstract: An ammunition cartridge comprises a combustible tubular case having a threaded open end having a uniform density of plastic resin at said end. A generally cup shaped head having a cylindrical peripheral wall provided with threads corresponding to said threaded open end is engaged with the threaded end so as to close the end. The resin is preferably a polyurethane resin and the threads are preferably 60 degree stub threads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 1990
    Date of Patent: September 17, 1991
    Assignee: Olin Corporation
    Inventor: Terry L. Swartout