Patents by Inventor C. James Dahn

C. James Dahn 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).

  • Wick compositions for incendiary devices
    Patent number: 5501750
    Abstract: A wick composition for incendiary devices is disclosed which enables an improved and controlled burn rate. The wick composition comprises:(a) about 25 to about 75 weight percent of a nitrate compound selected from the group consisting of cellulose nitrate, cellulose trinitrate, polyvinyl nitrate, and ammonium nitrate;(b) a nitrate stabilizer; and(c) a wick or string material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 26, 1996
    Inventors: Richard E. Smith, C. James Dahn
  • Electrostatic discharge tester
    Patent number: 4233835
    Abstract: A testing apparatus for determining and evaluating the sensitivity of propellants and other hazardous materials to electrostatic discharges carried and stored on apparatus or individuals by simulating and controlling their normal force by being exposed to an electrical discharge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1979
    Date of Patent: November 18, 1980
    Assignee: Safety Consulting Engineers Inc.
    Inventor: C. James Dahn
  • Submissile disposal system
    Patent number: 4231293
    Abstract: A system for dispersing submissiles from a cluster type weapons system comprising a multiplicity of hex-peaks cylindrical submissiles which have interstitial spaces between adjacent submissiles filled with a cylindrically shaped explosive charge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 1977
    Date of Patent: November 4, 1980
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force
    Inventors: C. James Dahn, Douglas R. Morita, Allen J. Tulis