Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Anthony T. Lane
  • Multiple stage munition
    Patent number: 5111746
    Abstract: A munition and method for making a borehole in a target and for placement an explosive unit in the borehole. The munition includes an outer body having a chamber, an inner body disposed in the chamber and having a cavity, a piston disposed in the cavity forming a rear space, the outer body having a front shaped charge wall, the chamber having a first explosive and detonator, a penetrator partly disposed in the cavity and extending through a front wall of the inner body, and a second detonator and explosive disposed in a penetrator compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1992
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: Jerry Pentel, Gary G. Fairbanks
  • Process of making carfentanil and related analgesics
    Patent number: 5106983
    Abstract: An improved process or method of synthesis of carfentanil and other potent nalgesics of the N-alkyl 4-substituted 4-piperidinylamide class which can be used as morphine substitutes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 21, 1992
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: Louis P. Reiff, Paul B. Sollman
  • Energetic material
    Patent number: 5105031
    Abstract: 3,7,9-Trinitronoradamantane and a method of making the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1992
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventor: Walter W. Zajac, Jr.
  • Blackening process for stainless steels
    Patent number: 5104463
    Abstract: A corrosion resistant stainless steel article is provided with a substantly uniform black oxide coating over the surface thereof, the article being formed from a steel alloy in martensitic structure which is treated in a boiling aqueous alkaline-chromate-oxidizing solution containing sodium hydroxide, sodium nitrate and sodium dichromate at a temperature in the range from about 230.degree. F. to about 260.degree. F. for 30 to 60 minutes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1992
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventor: Joseph T. Menke
  • Propulsion unit fireable from an enclosure
    Patent number: 5099764
    Abstract: A recoilless propulsion unit fireable from an enclosure utilizes a releasy sealed multi-holed nozzle member to expel a fluid therefrom by a closed-breech type piston that is activated by a propellant charge. The propulsion unit after firing has minimum impact of overpressure, noise on both the launch crew and has no flash or smoke signature emitted therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1992
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: Malcolm K. Dale, Thomas O'Brien, David Wilson, Christopher Rinaldi
  • Electric fuze with selectable modes
    Patent number: 5097765
    Abstract: A base mounted remote set digital time fuze permits a chambered round to e power, time setting information and cartridge case firing voltage available at an electric primer terminal of the cartridge case. Fuze power, time setting information and cartridge firing are performed sequentially over the same hardwire line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1992
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventor: Richard Ziemba
  • Process of reducing shock sensitivity of explosive nitramine compounds by crystal modification
    Patent number: 5099008
    Abstract: A process for producing very-fine crystals of a nitramine explosive selec from HMX and RDX or mixtures thereof, said crystals having a positive surface charge and being sufficiently stable to shock and to impact to meet military standards as well as having acceptable explosive power and having desirable high density.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1992
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: H. William Voigt, Jr., Bernard Strauss
  • Composition
    Patent number: 5098488
    Abstract: A mixture containing 3,3-bis(aziodomethyloxetane) and terephthalic acid for se as a white cloud producing composition which may be used by the military for screening field operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1992
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: Cecil D. Hassell, Lawrence A. Bickford, Sandra D. Smith, Gartung Cheng, Gene V. Tracy
  • Cell for measuring electrical conductivity and ion content of vapor
    Patent number: 5097212
    Abstract: A vapor electrical conductivity cell with sensing plates mounted on insulrs exposed to the vapor. Vapor condensation on those insulators cause errors in the conductivity measurements. The improvement of the invention keeps the insulators at a temperature higher than the vapor. The leakage errors are therefore reduced considerably.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1992
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: Hugh R. Carlon, Rex M. Pritt
  • Railroad track gager/leveler/linear measurer
    Patent number: 5094004
    Abstract: An instrument for measuring railroad track geometry for a pair of tracks. e instrument includes a carriage having wheels for permitting the carriage to ride on one of the tracks. An elongated cross-level bar has one end mounted on the carriage and the other end joined to a roller assembly. The roller assembly supports a pair of measuring wheels that ride on the top of the other track. A plurality of sensors are mounted on the bar for sensing the gage and cross-level of said tracks, and for measuring the linear distance that the instrument moves with respect to the tracks. A removable handle, hinged to the cross-level bar, supports a digital read-out meter for displaying the gage, cross-level and distance traversed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 10, 1992
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventor: Cecil T. Wooten
  • Method for measuring and testing the efficiency of gas mask filters using monodispersed aerosols
    Patent number: 5094779
    Abstract: An improved method of testing a particulate filter. This is accomplished by assing a salt nuclei coated with isopropyl isostearate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 10, 1992
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: Hugh R. Carlon, Mark A. Guelta, Bernard V. Gerber
  • Small arms ammunition
    Patent number: 5092246
    Abstract: An elongate projectile for small arms use has a single unitary mass with a hollow nose cavity defined by a sharp rigid cutting edge adapted to make initial contact with the target surface and cut therethrough. The projectile then enters the target mass in an unstable flight mode. The projectile base is substantially solid such that the nose cavity, while relatively deep, does not extend entirely through the base and the projectile center of gravity is aft of its geometric center.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1982
    Date of Patent: March 3, 1992
    Inventor: Joseph Huerta
  • Method of measuring the efficiency of gas mask filters using non-toxic mono dispersed aerosols
    Patent number: 5087389
    Abstract: An improved process of passing an aerosol mixture through a filter. The asol mixture solely contains in percentage, by volume, of about:______________________________________ % Chemical ______________________________________ A. 60-66 isostearic acid B. 13-17 isooleic acid C. 1-3 isopalmitic acid D. 8-10 stearic acid E. 6-12 oleic acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 11, 1992
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: Hugh R. Carlon, Mark A. Guelta, Bernard V. Gerber
  • Method of measuring the efficiency of gas mask filters, respirators and other personnel protective equipment
    Patent number: 5080829
    Abstract: An improved method of testing a particulate filter. This is accomplished by assing a salt nuclei coated with a mixture containing isostearic acid, isopalmatic acid, myristic acid and palmitic acid through the filter to be tested.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 1990
    Date of Patent: January 14, 1992
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: Hugh R. Carlon, Mark A. Guelta, Bernard V. Gerber
  • Detector material for uncooled thermal imaging devices
    Patent number: 5079200
    Abstract: A solid solution, ferroelectric material with a selectable Curie point cosed of lead titanate and a larger amount of strontium titanate is provided for use as a thermal detector material in ferroelectric uncooled infrared imaging systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 1990
    Date of Patent: January 7, 1992
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventor: David A. Jackson
  • Camouflage augmentation device and method
    Patent number: 5079048
    Abstract: A device and method for camouflaging an object or terrain by use of a white .V. reflectance material to which has been applied an appropriate terrain configuration by paint indicating partial snow coverage, desert, or woodland designs. The material may be placed above, onto, beside, against and or secured thereto at different heights and may be extended in different sloping angles for an offset appearance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1990
    Date of Patent: January 7, 1992
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventor: George Anitole
  • Aerosol modulating nozzle
    Patent number: H1027
    Abstract: An aerosol modulating nozzle with a nozzle body having a nozzle head cham and including aerosol sample flow inlet and outlets for transmitting aerosol sample through the nozzle head chamber. Also included is a sample discharge for discharging a small portion of aerosol in a predetermined direction along with a sheath of clean air. The quantity of sample discharged is modulated. Constrictions in the inlet and outlet flow tubes allow pressure fluctuations to be sustained in the nozzle head chamber. A loudspeaker operating into a closed chamber is used to generate pressure fluctuations which are transmitted to the nozzle head chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 3, 1992
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventor: Jerold R. Bottiger
  • Method for measuring filter efficiency
    Patent number: H1040
    Abstract: An improved process of passing an aerosol mixture through a filter. The asol mixture solely contains about 70 to 76% isostearic acid, about 6 to 7% isopalmatic acid, about 7 to 11% myristic acid, and about 4 to 5% palmitic acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 7, 1992
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: Hugh R. Carlon, Mark A. Guelta, Bernard V. Gerber
  • Commemorative decal for a plate or similar article
    Patent number: D325747
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 28, 1992
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventor: Ron L. Green
  • Air bubble leak detection test device
    Patent number: H1045
    Abstract: Improved measurement of leakage in fuze seals is obtained by employing an r bubble leak indicator. The fuze to be tested is connected to an air supply line coming from an air bubble leak indicator. The air bubble leak indicator has a narrow orifice submerged in a liquid, which in turn is connected to an air supply. When the system has stabilized, any leakage from the fuze seals will result in air bubbles passing through the liquid. A light source and light detector placed at the outlet of the orifice will electronically detect bubbles and provide an electronic indication of leakage. The system also offers a visual indication of leakage. All parts of the unit being tested remain in a dry condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1990
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1992
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventor: Arthur D. Wilson