Patents by Inventor Thomas V. Palen

Thomas V. 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).

  • Mine defeat system and pyrotechnic dart for same
    Patent number: 9182199
    Abstract: The invention provides a method and a system for defeating a target containing a flammable or explosive fill and an incendiary penetrating projectile for use in the method and the system. The incendiary penetrating projectile contains a non-detonating incendiary composition that is ignited prior to penetrating a target.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: NAMMO TALLEY, INC.
    Inventors: Mark A. Skidmore, Andrew R. Davis, Thomas V. Palen, Christian W Salafia, Thomas M. Deppert, Gregory D. Knowlton
  • MINE DEFEAT SYSTEM AND PYROTECHNIC DART FOR SAME
    Publication number: 20150247708
    Abstract: The invention provides a method and a system for defeating a target containing a flammable or explosive fill and an incendiary penetrating projectile for use in the method and the system. The incendiary penetrating projectile contains a non-detonating incendiary composition that is ignited prior to penetrating a target.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2013
    Publication date: September 3, 2015
    Applicant: NAMMO TALLEY, INC.
    Inventors: Mark A. SKIDMORE, Andrew R. DAVIS, Thomas V. PALEN, Christian M. SALAFIA, Thomas M. DEPPERT, Gregory D. KNOWLTON
  • Mine defeat system and pyrotechnic dart for same
    Patent number: 8485099
    Abstract: The invention provides a method and a system for defeating a target containing a flammable or explosive fill and an incendiary penetrating projectile for use in the method and the system. The incendiary penetrating projectile contains a non-detonating incendiary composition that is ignited prior to penetrating a target.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Nammo Talley, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Skidmore, Andrew R. Davis, Thomas V. Palen, Christian W. Salafia, Thomas M. Deppert, Gregory D. Knowlton
  • MINE DEFEAT SYSTEM AND PYROTECHNIC DART FOR SAME
    Publication number: 20120186479
    Abstract: The invention provides a method and a system for defeating a target containing a flammable or explosive fill and an incendiary penetrating projectile for use in the method and the system. The incendiary penetrating projectile contains a non-detonating incendiary composition that is ignited prior to penetrating a target.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2009
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicant: NAMMO TALLEY, INC.
    Inventors: Mark A. Skidmore, Andrew R. Davis, Thomas V. Palen, Christian M. Salafia, Thomas M. Deppert, Gregory D. Knowlton