Patents by Inventor Elso R. Caponi

Elso R. Caponi 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).

  • Fast response impulse generator
    Patent number: 4444119
    Abstract: An impulse generator for providing an impulsive force substantially normal o the axis of a missile to provide the missile with the desired angle of attack. The device includes radial explosive paths to its periphery and from each point on the periphery detonation is transferred to the periphery of the main charge causing it to implode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 1982
    Date of Patent: April 24, 1984
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventor: Elso R. Caponi
  • Explosive shock attenuator for high fragment velocity warheads
    Patent number: H540
    Abstract: A warhead has a high energy explosive charge mounted therein for launching multiplicity of clustered metal fragments for killing a target with shock attenuator means mounted between the cluster of fragments and the high explosive charge to attenuate shock and prevent breakup of individual fragments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 1987
    Date of Patent: November 1, 1988
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventor: Elso R. Caponi