Patents by Inventor Donald J. Conn

Donald J. Conn 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).

  • Blast actuated detent
    Patent number: 4132150
    Abstract: A detent device that is applicable to rocket launch systems where the rocs must be positively retained on the launcher prior to the time of launch. The device engages a detent groove in the rocket and restrains the rocket from any forward motion until launch at which time a cam lifts the detent out of the groove thereby releasing the rocket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 1977
    Date of Patent: January 2, 1979
    Assignee: The Unites States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventor: Donald J. Conn