Patents by Inventor Danny L. Halcomb

Danny L. Halcomb 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).

  • Low profile thermite igniter
    Patent number: 4996922
    Abstract: A thermite igniter/heat source comprising a housing, high-density thermite, and low-density thermite. The housing has a relatively low profile and can focus energy by means of a torch-like ejection of hot reaction products and is externally ignitable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 1989
    Date of Patent: March 5, 1991
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the United States Department of Energy
    Inventors: Danny L. Halcomb, Jonathan H. Mohler
  • High- and low-temperature-stable thermite composition for producing high-pressure, high-velocity gases
    Patent number: 4963203
    Abstract: A high- and low-temperature-stable thermite composition for producing high-pressure and high-velocity gases comprises an oxidizable metal, an oxidizing reagent, and a high-temperature-stable gas-producing additive selected from the group consisting of metal carbides and metal nitrides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 16, 1990
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the United States Department of Energy
    Inventors: Danny L. Halcomb, Jonathan H. Mohler