Patents by Inventor Donald R. Sauvageau

Donald R. Sauvageau 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).

  • Inflatable, aerodynamic shroud
    Patent number: 4549464
    Abstract: An inflatable shroud allows a propulsion system that is stored in fixed length and diameter cylinders or silos to occupy all of the available packaging length. When inflated the shroud provides the desired aerodynamic shape to reduce drag and improve performance. The inflatable shroud may be used on any aerodynamic structure that would benefit from an improved aerodynamic shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 1984
    Date of Patent: October 29, 1985
    Assignee: Morton Thiokol, Inc.
    Inventors: David K. Hawkins, Donald R. Sauvageau