Patents by Inventor Fernand M. Maillet

Fernand M. Maillet 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).

  • Arming method and devices for firing a submarine weapon
    Patent number: 4632035
    Abstract: The present invention relates to arming methods and devices for firing a submarine weapon.A device according to the present invention comprises a piston connected by a strip to a bistable arming organ. The piston shifts inside a cylindrical body between a first and second chamber. The first chamber accommodates sea water through orifices. The second chamber accommodates sea water through a valve and a cavity which is filled with sodium chloride. The piston is hollow and contains a semi-permeable fitting which is in contact with sea water that is contained inside the first chamber through a bore and ducts, and with the salt saturated solution contained inside the second chamber through channels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 1984
    Date of Patent: December 30, 1986
    Assignee: Etat Francais represente par le Delegue General pour l'Armement
    Inventor: Fernand M. Maillet