Patents by Inventor Frank L. Tevelow

Frank L. Tevelow 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).

  • Soft recovery method for gunfired shells
    Patent number: 4300389
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for soft recovery of a projectile is disclosed. An lement, at least a portion of which is deformable, is placed in the path of the projectile, whereby the projectile becomes embedded in the element upon impact therewith. Gravitational or aerodynamic forces are applied to the combined projectile and deformable element to decelerate the same thereby making recovery possible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1980
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1981
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventor: Frank L. Tevelow