Patents by Inventor Donald Deverich

Donald Deverich 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).

  • Booster-missile self-aligning adapter
    Patent number: 5402720
    Abstract: A self-aligning adapter used for attaching a booster to a missile includes a hollow tapered receptacle positioned on the missile. A tapered member sized and shaped to fit into and mate with the receptacle is positioned on the booster. The tapered member fits into the tapered receptacle to align and attach the booster to the missile. A linear explosive charge is positioned on the booster around where the tapered member is joined to the booster. Explosion of the charge severs the tapered member from the booster releasing the booster from the missile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 4, 1995
    Assignee: Northrop Corporation
    Inventors: Marion R. Bottorff, Duane L. Aakre, Brian E. MacDonald, Paul M. Burri, Donald Deverich, William R. Blackhurst, David C. Coe, Anthony J. McEwan