Patents by Inventor Daniel VELASCO

Daniel VELASCO 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).

  • Composite solid propellant compositions and methods of production and use thereof
    Patent number: 12692205
    Abstract: A composite propellant composition is disclosed that includes an oxidizer and fuel, wherein the oxidizer includes a trimodal mix of ammonium perchlorate containing three particle sizes present in substantially equal amounts, and wherein the fuel includes aluminum powder. Also disclosed are propellant grains and rocket motor assemblies that include the composite propellant composition, along with methods of making and using the compositions, grains, and assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2024
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2026
    Assignee: Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges
    Inventors: Kurt Paul Rouser, Daniel Velasco, Caleb Besmer
  • COMPOSITE SOLID PROPELLANT COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF PRODUCTION AND USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20250388520
    Abstract: A composite propellant composition is disclosed that includes an oxidizer and fuel, wherein the oxidizer includes a trimodal mix of ammonium perchlorate containing three particle sizes present in substantially equal amounts, and wherein the fuel includes aluminum powder. Also disclosed are propellant grains and rocket motor assemblies that include the composite propellant composition, along with methods of making and using the compositions, grains, and assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2024
    Publication date: December 25, 2025
    Inventors: Kurt Paul ROUSER, Daniel VELASCO, Caleb BESMER