Patents by Inventor Denis J. Francois

Denis J. Francois 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).

  • Ejectable closing device, especially for rockets with munitions
    Patent number: 4879941
    Abstract: Disclosed is a device designed to close a munitions compartment of a rocket and to be ejected just before the munitions so as to open the compartment. This device has a lid locked with a key and an inflatable balloon used to release the lid from the key and to dismantle the device without breaking it, by completely expelling the lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1988
    Date of Patent: November 14, 1989
    Assignee: Thomson-Brandt Armements
    Inventors: Thouron Repe, Denis J. Francois