Patents by Inventor Dennis E. Wilson

Dennis E. Wilson 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).

  • Patent number: 9919375
    Abstract: One example of an attachment clip includes a base portion, a retracting portion, and a biasing element. A first end of the base portion is configured to attach to a thermal breaching device. A first void of the base portion runs through the base portion and is configured to admit a nozzle of the thermal breaching device. A first end of the retracting portion is configured to retractably seat onto the second end of the base portion. A second void of the retracting portion is configured to admit a portion of the nozzle that extends through the base portion. The second void runs through the retracting portion. The retracting portion comprises a slot dimensioned for receiving at least one of a plurality of target objects. The biasing element is configured to draw the first end of the retracting portion toward the second end of the base portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: Energetic Materials & Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron M. Taylor, John J. Granier, Dennis E. Wilson, Darrel R. Barnette
  • Patent number: 9259795
    Abstract: One example of a system includes a reactive material, a nozzle, a liner, and an igniter in a breaching tool suitable for hand-held operation. The nozzle includes at least one exit aperture and is configured to direct a discharge produced by combustion of the reactive material. The liner is disposed around the reactive material and connected to the nozzle. The liner is configured to confine the discharge to the at least one exit aperture. The igniter is disposed within the liner and in contact with the reactive material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Inventors: Aaron M. Taylor, John J. Granier, Dennis E. Wilson, Darrel R. Barnette
  • Publication number: 20120291654
    Abstract: A munition and method capable of producing real-time selectable effects ranging from unrestricted to low collateral damage. The munition is capable of a directionally focused fragment pattern and limited lethality/damage effects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2011
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Inventors: Dennis E. Wilson, John J. Granier, Richard V. Johnson
  • Patent number: 6651937
    Abstract: An expandable gutter bracket having a gutter support arm is connected to a centrally disposed onto mounting portion, or web, with two spaced apart flanges extending substantially perpendicularly from opposing edges of the mounting portion, in the direction opposite the gutter support arm. The distance between the flanges is selectively provided by the mounting portion to be approximately equal to the thickness of a rafter extension and may be substantially parallel or slightly angled in order to provide a frictional fit on a rafter extension. Various configurations of the mounting portion are provided to select the appropriate thickness, including a plurality of attachments that pass through the gutter support arm and connect to each end of the flanges or two respective halves of a two-piece web.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Inventor: Dennis E. Wilson
  • Publication number: 20030209640
    Abstract: An expandable gutter bracket having a gutter support arm is connected to a centrally disposed onto mounting portion, or web, with two spaced apart flanges extending substantially perpendicularly from opposing edges of the mounting portion, in the direction opposite the gutter support arm. The distance between the flanges is selectively provided by the mounting portion to be approximately equal to the thickness of a rafter extension and may be substantially parallel or slightly angled in order to provide a frictional fit on a rafter extension. Various configurations of the mounting portion are provided to select the appropriate thickness, including a plurality of attachments that pass through the gutter support arm and connect to each end of the flanges or two respective halves of a two-piece web.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2002
    Publication date: November 13, 2003
    Inventor: Dennis E. Wilson
  • Patent number: 5687936
    Abstract: A single piece gutter bracket having a gutter support arm is connected to a centrally disposed web with two spaced apart flanges extending substantially perpendicularly from opposing edges of the central web, in the direction opposite the gutter support arm. The distance between the flanges is approximately equal to the thickness of a rafter extension and may be substantially parallel or slightly angled in order to provide a frictional fit on a rafter extension. The flanges are secured directly to the sides of the rafter extension. The central web covers a portion of the end surface of the rafter extension, providing some protection to the rafter extension. The front of the gutter support arm may lie lower than the back of the gutter support arm to inhibit the flow of water, thereby helping to preserve the dwelling's building materials. The gutter bracket need not be installed during construction, beneath the roof shingles or the like, but may be installed after construction is complete.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 18, 1997
    Inventor: Dennis E. Wilson