Patents Represented by Attorney E. E. Goshorn
  • Patent number: 4656918
    Abstract: An improved electromagnetic induction method and apparatus therefor for simultaneously collapsing and propelling a deformable annular-shaped workpiece of relatively lightweight construction in a direction outwardly of the apparatus and along its axis wherein the apparatus is made up of seven different embodiments for carrying out the method. Each apparatus is generally comprised of a framework. The framework includes at least one pulse coil means; and a power supply circuit is connected to the pulse coil means. Annular-shaped surface portions of various embodiments of the apparatus define part of an aperture or passageway for receiving a workpiece and function to position the workpiece in mutual inductance relation to the coil means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1985
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1987
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Millard F. Rose, Osa E. Fitch
  • Patent number: 4599620
    Abstract: An improved method for continuously determining the orientation of a moving ser platform at a selected time fix. A Global Positioning System (GPS) is used to carry out the method and is made up of a plurality of twenty-four (24) earth-orbiting satellites wherein each satellite continuously transmits a pair of distinctively encoded RF signals. The GPS system is also provided with a computerized GPS receiver apparatus for use on a moving platform. The receiver apparatus is generally comprised of a rotatable antenna, a single channel multi-track geodetic receiver, a receiver microprocessor, and an orientation computer with a display. The receiver processor selects an optimum group of four satellites to be tracked. The orientation computer during antenna rotation selects a series of four equidistant points about the antenna periphery for receiving signals from each tracked satellite.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 1984
    Date of Patent: July 8, 1986
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventor: Alan G. Evans
  • Patent number: 4593602
    Abstract: An improved rifle-actuated rocket weapon system and an improved method for iming the system in relation to a short range target by firing one or more tracer bullets until it is aimed at the target for launching the rocket weapon. The system is generally made up of a spotting rifle and a rocket weapon launch tube subassembly. The rifle is provided with a magazine for carrying one or more tracer bullets. Fluid passageway means are provided in the launch tube subassembly, rocket weapon fuse device, and rifle. Interconnection of the passageway means with the bullet accelerating and guiding passageway of the rifle is effected by a manually operated normally closed valve. The valve is disposed in the rifle and is operatively associated with the passageway means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 1984
    Date of Patent: June 10, 1986
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventor: John J. Faix
  • Patent number: 4550601
    Abstract: An improved method that directly and continuously determines the magnitude f the earth's gravity in relation to a user platform at one or more selected points on or above the earth's surface. An improved Global Positioning System (GPS) is used to carry out the method and is made up of a plurality of twenty-four (24) continuously orbiting GPS satellites that are arranged into three groups of eight satellites with each group or constellation being disposed in its respective plane of a series of three longitudinal planes. Each plane is arranged in predetermined angular and spatial relation to the earth's equatorial plane and the other planes of the series. Any GPS satellite continuously transmits a pair of encoded RF signals at predetermined L-band frequencies. By virtue of this global arrangement of the 24 satellites, the antenna field of view of a user platform is capable of receiving at any time the encoded signals of at least six satellites.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 1984
    Date of Patent: November 5, 1985
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventor: Alan G. Evans
  • Patent number: H167
    Abstract: An improved multipurpose projectile obturator of composite, frangible conuction where the obturator preferably forms part of a projectile that is launched from an upstanding tube. The tube interior is provided with an alternating series of helically arranged groove and land means. A projectile at its propellant end is provided with an annular shoulder that faces in a direction toward the propellant end. An obturator is generally made up of an elastomeric band of a suitable grade of rubber. The band in being placed about the projectile surface and against the shoulder is positively retained as the projectile is inserted in the tube and launched therefrom. The outer periphery of the band has an annular groove for receiving a ring-like element. This element is preferably of three-ply construction and is also preferably made up of two half sections that are suitably bonded to the groove about the band periphery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 1986
    Date of Patent: December 2, 1986
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: James J. Forster, Chester J. Kobialka, Sung Cho
  • Patent number: H866
    Abstract: Improved shaped charge assembly of relative lightweight and sealable consction and composed of nonmetallic and nonmagnetic materials that can be used for selectively destroying or disarming a variety of targets. The assembly is generally made up of casing means of tubular-like configuration, jet-forming linear means of conical shape and shaped charge body means. The liner means is interposed between the ends of the casing means where the charge body means is interposed between the casing means and the liner means at one end of the casing means. Depending upon the manner in which the assembly is to be used, at least the one end of the casing means is capped. Suitable plastic materials for use in the liner means have been found to be either polyethylene or polypropylene, having an ultra-high molecular weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 1986
    Date of Patent: January 1, 1991
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Ernest C. Faccini, Felipe A. Garcia
  • Patent number: H1235
    Abstract: Improved armor-piercing projectile of either caliber or saboted, subcaliber esign for effectively penetrating and destroying a fast moving, armored target. The improved projectile is generally comprised of a dome-shaped nose, a fragmentable hollow body of thimble-like configuration, and an integrated base-plug and fuse device. The hollow body is advantageously made up of a heavy metal, preferably either a tungsten alloy or depleted uranium, having a predetermined density of at least eleven grams per cubic centimeter (11.0 gm/cc). The interior of the hollow body is filled with a suitable high energy explosive material. The improved projectile, by reason of its hollow body, not only exhibits an improved ballistic coefficient as compared to previous projectile designs, but also maintains a substantially more uniform velocity throughout its effective range so as to strike a target in shorter time and with greater momentum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 1986
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1993
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventor: Michael C. Canaday