Patents by Inventor Edward J. Ford, Jr.

Edward J. Ford, Jr. 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).

  • Gas generator outlet having controlled temperature transition
    Patent number: 4414181
    Abstract: A gas generator outlet manufactured of different metals, each possessing ferent thermal capability, welded together with a tapered internal insulation system. The generator outlet is designed to contain a high-pressure gas having a flame temperature of 3000.degree. F. The external surface of the gas generator outlet remains at or below 600.degree. F. while the outlet interfaces with a metal manifold having a temperature of approximately 3000.degree. F.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 1981
    Date of Patent: November 8, 1983
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventor: Edward J. Ford, Jr.