Patents by Inventor David S. Wolterman

David S. Wolterman 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).

  • Electric primer
    Patent number: 6131515
    Abstract: Electric primers for the discharge of ammunition suitable for use with small arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2000
    Assignee: Remington Arms Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd D. Cook, Dale R. Danner, John M. Dwyer, Jr., Frances G. Lopata, Diane Ronkainen, David K. Schluckebier, Robert B. Shanks, Jeffrey W. Stone, Spencer D. Wildman, David S. Wolterman
  • Round sensing mechanism
    Patent number: 5799433
    Abstract: A mechanism for determining the presence of a round of ammunition within a firearm by measuring the resistance across the round upon passing a test current through electrodes positioned to contact ammunition, and optionally means for determining the viability of the ammunition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 1, 1998
    Assignee: Remington Arms Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Dale R. Danner, David S. Wolterman
  • Electronic firearm and process for controlling an electronic firearm
    Patent number: 5755056
    Abstract: Electronic firearm for firing electrically activated ammunition comprising a system control means for controlling and regulating firing, diagnostic functions, power consumption, and a process for operating the firearm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1998
    Assignee: Remington Arms Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Dale R. Danner, Vincent B. Norton, James W. Ronkainen, David S. Wolterman