Patents by Inventor Carl F. Austin

Carl F. Austin 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).

  • Underwater cutting device
    Patent number: 4222329
    Abstract: An underwater cutting device which utilizes a W shaped liner to separate a inear explosive charge from a watertight standoff volume. The liner is fabricated by bending a single metal plate. A V shaped hood is affixed to the outer edges of the W shaped liner and the charge is contained between the hood and the liner. A metal box having the shape of a flat bottomed U is welded to the points of the depression in the W and in cooperation with end pieces, provides the watertight standoff volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1973
    Date of Patent: September 16, 1980
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventor: Carl F. Austin
  • Device for stimulation of geothermal wells
    Patent number: 4063509
    Abstract: A device comprising an outer shell, open at one end, a charge carrier for carrying shaped charges suspended within the outer shell and means for releasing gas suspended within the outer shell used in the stimulation of geothermal wells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1976
    Date of Patent: December 20, 1977
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Guy W. Leonard, Carl F. Austin
  • Fireline detonator
    Patent number: 4023493
    Abstract: A compact, reliable, nonincendiary fireline cord detonator is disclosed which attaches without tools to a length of explosive fireline cord utilized to clear a path through a wooded or brush covered area. The detonator uses an exploding bridgewire squib to protect against a premature explosion caused by static electricity or electric current induced by spurious electromagnetic radiation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1975
    Date of Patent: May 17, 1977
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Carl F. Austin, Carl C. Halsey, Samuel E. Kendall