Patents by Inventor Clinton D. Fischer

Clinton D. Fischer 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).

  • Weapon inhibit using nitinol wire
    Patent number: 6843014
    Abstract: A shape memory alloy serves to actuate or inhibit the function of a semi-automatic pistol in response to an identification signal produced by an identifier. The identifier operates to either detect the present or absence of an authorized user thereby enabling or disabling the function of the weapon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2005
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: Sergio J. Aponte, Clinton D. Fischer, Louis E. Schnibbe