Patents by Inventor Alvaro G. Lopez

Alvaro G. Lopez 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).

  • Explosive closure valve
    Patent number: 4038900
    Abstract: An explosive closure valve that provides a fast acting seal at an explosive nterface. The valve is attached to an interface wall. It operates such that a piston in the valve moves at right angles to the path of a detonating explosive element thereby, positively blocking the hole left by the expended explosive element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 1976
    Date of Patent: August 2, 1977
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventor: Alvaro G. Lopez