Patents by Inventor Gary W. Laabs

Gary W. Laabs 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).

  • Light gas gun with reduced timing jitter
    Patent number: 5762057
    Abstract: Gas gun with reduced timing jitter. A gas gun having a prepressurized projectile held in place with a glass rod in compression is described. The glass rod is destroyed with an explosive at a precise time which allows a restraining pin to be moved and free the projectile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1998
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the United States Department of Energy
    Inventors: Gary W. Laabs, David J. Funk, Blaine W. Asay