Patents by Inventor Coodly P. Ramaswamy

Coodly P. Ramaswamy 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).

  • High temperature stable, low input energy primer/detonator
    Patent number: 5557061
    Abstract: A method for the manufacture of primers/detonators with 90-99.99% reliability and achieving sensitivity of 0.8 inch-oz to 3.0 inch-oz, able to withstand temperatures within the range of 40.degree. C. to 200.degree. C. and able to withstand temperature cycling and humidity for 95% RH at 95.degree. C. to -40.degree. C. Mechanical and chemical sensitizers are utilized in lieu of tetracene, the utilization of oxidizers as sensitizers, the utilization of high energy fuels, and a method of co-precipitating the primary explosive and mechanical sensitizer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 17, 1996
    Assignee: Breed Automotive Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Coodly P. Ramaswamy
  • High temperature stable, low imput energy primer/detonator
    Patent number: 5549769
    Abstract: A method for the manufacture of primers/detonators with 90-99.99% reliability and achieving sensitivity of 0.8 inch-oz to 3.0 inch-oz, able to withstand temperatures within the range of -40.degree. C. to 200.degree. C. and able to withstand temperature cycling and humidity for 95% RH at 95.degree. C. to -40.degree. C. Mechanical and chemical sensitizers are utilized in lieu of tetracene, the utilization of oxidizers as sensitizers, the utilization of high energy fuels, and a method of co-precipitating the primary explosive and mechanical sensitizer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 27, 1996
    Assignee: Breed Automotive Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Coodly P. Ramaswamy
  • Gas generating composition for automobile airbags
    Patent number: 5536340
    Abstract: A nitrogen gas-generating composition for use in airbags is prepared from an alkali metal azide and a heavy metal sulfide. The gas-generation is initiated by ignition of the composition and results in low residues of solid particulate material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 16, 1996
    Assignee: Breed Automotive Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Coodly P. Ramaswamy
  • Gas generating composition for air bags
    Patent number: 5089069
    Abstract: The invention disclosed herein is a gas generating composition suitable for use in air bag systems. The gas generating composition is comprised of a solid metal azide as a fuel, an alkali nitrate as an oxidizer, and diatomaceous earth as an additive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 18, 1992
    Assignee: Breed Automotive Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Coodly P. Ramaswamy, Francis Souriraja
  • Stab initiator
    Patent number: 5043030
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a primer/detonator acceptable for use in an automobile air bag system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 27, 1991
    Assignee: Breed Automotive Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Coodly P. Ramaswamy
  • Primary/detonator compositions suitable for use in aluminum cups
    Patent number: 5019192
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a primary/detonator composition suitable for use in an automobile airbag system. The composition may safely be housed in aluminum support structures (a/k/a cups).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 1990
    Date of Patent: May 28, 1991
    Assignee: Breed Automotive Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Coodly P. Ramaswamy
  • Primary/detonator compositions suitable for use in copper cups
    Patent number: 5015311
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a primary/detonator composition suitable for use in an automobile airbag system. The composition may safely be housed in a copper support structure (a/k/a cups).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 1990
    Date of Patent: May 14, 1991
    Assignee: Breed Automotive Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Coodly P. Ramaswamy