Patents by Inventor Dan Thomas

Dan Thomas 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).

  • Explosive assembly systems including a linear shaped charge end prime cap apparatus and related methods
    Patent number: 10054414
    Abstract: Generally, embodiments of the invention can include a linear shaped charge (LSC) end cap coupling structure adapted for holding an initiator structure adapted to initiate a booster explosive material, the booster explosive material, and the LSC in abutting contact with each other. One embodiment includes a rubber body formed with cavities adapted to receive the LSC, booster, and initiator structure (e.g., detonation cord). One internal cavity can be formed with a plurality of flexible protrusions or fins which are oriented towards a center axis of the preferred embodiment of three cavities configured to impart an interference fit with the initiator structure. Methods related to the invention are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Eric Scheid, Dan Thomas, Brad Moan, Tom Gailey
  • EXPLOSIVE ASSEMBLY SYSTEMS INCLUDING A LINEAR SHAPED CHARGE END PRIME CAP APPARATUS AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20180038670
    Abstract: Generally, embodiments of the invention can include a linear shaped charge (LSC) end cap coupling structure adapted for holding an initiator structure adapted to initiate a booster explosive material, the booster explosive material, and the LSC in abutting contact with each other. One embodiment includes a rubber body formed with cavities adapted to receive the LSC, booster, and initiator structure (e.g., detonation cord). One internal cavity can be formed with a plurality of flexible protrusions or fins which are oriented towards a center axis of the preferred embodiment of three cavities configured to impart an interference fit with the initiator structure. Methods related to the invention are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventors: Eric Scheid, Dan Thomas, Brad Moan, Tom Gailey
  • Explosive assembly systems including a linear shaped charge end prime cap apparatus and related methods
    Patent number: 9778008
    Abstract: Generally, embodiments of the invention can include a linear shaped charge (LSC) end cap coupling structure adapted for holding an initiator structure adapted to initiate a booster explosive material, the booster explosive material, and the LSC in abutting contact with each other. One embodiment includes a rubber body formed with cavities adapted to receive the LSC, booster, and initiator structure (e.g., detonation cord). One internal cavity can be formed with a plurality of flexible protrusions or fins which are oriented towards a center axis of the preferred embodiment of three cavities configured to impart an interference fit with the initiator structure. Methods related to the invention are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: The United States of America as Represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Eric Scheid, Dan Thomas, Brad Moan, Tom Gailey
  • EXPLOSIVE ASSEMBLY SYSTEMS INCLUDING A LINEAR SHAPED CHARGE END PRIME CAP APPARATUS AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20170122710
    Abstract: Generally, embodiments of the invention can include a linear shaped charge (LSC) end cap coupling structure adapted for holding an initiator structure adapted to initiate a booster explosive material, the booster explosive material, and the LSC in abutting contact with each other. One embodiment includes a rubber body formed with cavities adapted to receive the LSC, booster, and initiator structure (e.g., detonation cord). One internal cavity can be formed with a plurality of flexible protrusions or fins which are oriented towards a center axis of the preferred embodiment of three cavities configured to impart an interference fit with the initiator structure. Methods related to the invention are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Eric Scheid, Dan Thomas, Brad Moan, Tom Gailey
  • All terrain tire
    Patent number: D323135
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 14, 1992
    Inventor: Dan Thomas
  • All terrain tire
    Patent number: D342927
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 4, 1994
    Inventor: Dan Thomas
  • All terrain tire
    Patent number: D384013
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 23, 1997
    Inventor: Dan Thomas