Patents by Inventor Gary G. Wittmer

Gary G. Wittmer 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).

  • Process and apparatus for photolytic degradation of explosives
    Patent number: 5524545
    Abstract: A process for photolytic degradation of the organic and nitrogenous components of high explosives in organic solvent is described. The process can be applied with a module photolytic apparatus so that munitions can be destroyed without endangering the environment or toxifying large quantities of water. An apparatus is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 11, 1996
    Assignee: Global Environmental Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul L. Miller, Gary G. Wittmer, Mark D. Stignani
  • Process and apparatus for photolytic degradation of explosives
    Patent number: 5516970
    Abstract: A process for photolytic degradation of the organic and nitrogenous components of high explosives in organic solvent is described. The process can be applied with a module photolytic apparatus so that munitions can be destroyed without endangering the environment or toxifying large quantities of water. An apparatus is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 14, 1996
    Assignee: Global Environmental Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul L. Miller, Gary G. Wittmer, Mark D. Stignani
  • Process and apparatus for photolytic degradation of explosives
    Patent number: 5370845
    Abstract: A process for photolytic degradation of the organic and nitrogenous components of high explosives in organic solvent is described. The process can be applied with a module photolytic apparatus so that munitions can be destroyed without endangering the environment or toxifying large quantities of water. An apparatus is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 6, 1994
    Assignee: Alliant Techsystems
    Inventors: Paul L. Miller, Gary G. Wittmer, Mark D. Stignani
  • Abrasive fluid jet cutting compositon and method
    Patent number: 5363603
    Abstract: The invention is an abrasive fluid cutting composition comprising a carrier fluid, and an abrasive. Preferably, the composition may also include a surface active agent. The invention also comprises a method for removing material from a substrate through application of the abrasive fluid of the invention comprising the steps of projecting the fluid composition onto the substrate. Reactive materials such as explosives, propellants, flammables, combustibles and the like may be cut using the composition of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 15, 1994
    Assignee: Alliant Techsystems, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul L. Miller, Mark D. Stignani, Gary G. Wittmer
  • Method of making oxidizer coated metal fuels
    Patent number: 5175022
    Abstract: A metal fuel for producing power for propulsion is disclosed. The fuel is made up of a metal core, a metal barrier and an oxidizer layer. The combination of materials disclosed provides a means for melting the metal core so that it can be oxidized in an exothermic reaction to produce power. The metal fuel may also be stabilized with respect to auto-ignition by adding a binder layer. A method for producing the metal fuel is also described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1992
    Assignee: Alliant Techsystems Inc.
    Inventors: Mark E. Stout, Gary G. Wittmer
  • Oxidizer coated metal fuels with means to prevent auto-ignition
    Patent number: 5030301
    Abstract: A metal fuel for producing power for propulsion is disclosed. The fuel is made up of a metal core, a metal barrier and an oxidizer layer. The combination of materials disclosed provides a means for melting the metal core so that it can be oxidized in an exothermic reaction to produce power. The metal fuel may also be stabilized with respect to auto-ignition by adding a binder layer. A method for producing the metal fuel is also described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 9, 1991
    Assignee: Honeywell, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark E. Stout, Gary G. Wittmer