Patents by Inventor Gary G. Norris

Gary G. Norris 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).

  • Smoke and illumination signal
    Patent number: 3960087
    Abstract: A pyrotechnic signal providing smoke and flame and which is launchable from nderwater. Launching of the signal from underwater arms the signal, however, the signal is not initiated until the ambient sea pressure reaches a predetermined pressure valve. When this predetermined pressure valve is reached, sea water enters a cavity and energizes a battery which detonates an electric squib. The squib, in turn, ignites a smoke composition in the signal housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 1974
    Date of Patent: June 1, 1976
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Bobby D. Beatty, Russell D. Daniel, Billy J. Humerickhouse, Gary G. Norris