Patents by Inventor Thomas Palen

Thomas Palen 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).

  • Munition release system
    Patent number: 5231928
    Abstract: A munition release system for carrier weapons is disclosed. Mechanisms for disengaging and ejecting munitions from the carrier housing operate in response to a common gas generator. Disengagement from the housing is effected just prior to ejection. Use of a common gas source improves reliability, while coordinated disengagement and ejection minimizes forces exerted on the munitions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 3, 1993
    Assignee: Talley Defense Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: William H. Phillips, Thomas Palen
  • Tailored munition ejection system
    Patent number: 5225627
    Abstract: This invention provides a system and method for ejecting munitions from carrier weapon housings through the inflation of inflatable bags, without imparting excessive acceleration loads to the munitions. The current invention combines the features of a ballistically tailored propellant grain with control nozzles to provide hot gases to an inflatable bladder in a fashion that permits control and tailoring of the acceleration pulse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1993
    Assignee: Talley Defense Systems, Incorporated
    Inventors: William H. Phillips, Thomas Palen