Patents by Inventor Gerald S. Smith

Gerald S. Smith 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).

  • Integrated filtered and shielded ignition assembly
    Patent number: 4779532
    Abstract: An integrated filter and shielded ignition assembly locates all ignitable terials inside of the sealed metallic enclosure. The sealed metallic enclosure is present to prevent electromagnetic radiation interference and thereby enables the enclosure to have only one path where electricity can flow. The filter is considered a low bandpass electric filter. The filter does not interfere with the ordinary electric function of the ignition assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 1987
    Date of Patent: October 25, 1988
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: Leon H. Riley, Gerald S. Smith
  • Warhead safety and ribbon chute holder
    Patent number: 4488488
    Abstract: A device which serves as a safety mechanism for a warhead to prevent accital detonation thereof. The warhead includes a chute in the form of a ribbon which is folded thereon prior to flight of the warhead to a target. The device serves to releasably secure the ribbon chute to the warhead while also acting as a safety mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1982
    Date of Patent: December 18, 1984
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: Lonnie L. Looger, Gerald S. Smith