Patents by Inventor Veronica Badescu

Veronica Badescu 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).

  • Advanced grenade concept with novel placement of MEMS fuzing technology
    Patent number: 8522682
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for explosive systems such as grenades with novel micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) fuze and novel placement of the MEMS fuze providing increased performance, reliability, and safety. The MEMS fuze is disposed towards a rear portion of the explosive system providing superior performance and design flexibility. Further, the explosive system includes electronics configured to implement a launch timer and to sense impact or when the system stops spinning. The present invention includes an operational method improving safety and reliability by preventing detonation until after the launch timer expires, upon impact, or when the explosive system stops spinning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: The United States of America as Represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Kevin Genson, Daniel Jean, John Hendershot, Gerald Laib, David Olson, Ezra Chen, Veronica Badescu, Anthony Mansfield, Troy Caruso