Patents by Inventor Charles J. Litz

Charles J. Litz 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).

  • Projectile
    Patent number: 3994234
    Abstract: A projectile in which the drag effect on its external surface is minimized uring operational flight. The tapered projectile nose has peripheral port means in the tapered external surface and in fluid communication with a propellant chamber secured within the nose portion. An electrical ignition element ignites the propellant during projectile flight to eject pressurized gas out of the port means into an environmental air stream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 1975
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1976
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventor: Charles J. Litz