Patents by Inventor Christopher P. Hontgas

Christopher P. Hontgas 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).

  • Endothermic approach for desensitizing explosive ordnance
    Patent number: 4137849
    Abstract: Desensitization of explosive ordnance is effected by the incorporation of a esensitizing agent into a matrix support material to form a bomb liner. The matrix support material holds the desensitizer in place, provides a barrier between the explosive and the metal casing, and controllably releases the desensitizing agent as the temperature of the explosive ordnance nears the rapid decomposition temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1977
    Date of Patent: February 6, 1979
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Christopher P. Hontgas, Benjamin D. Smith