Patents by Inventor Hale L. Ron

Hale L. Ron 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).

  • Stable initiator compositions and igniters
    Patent number: 7402777
    Abstract: High sparking initiator compositions with a controlled amount of power are disclosed. The initiator compositions comprise a metal containing oxidizing agent, at least one metal reducing agent, and a non-explosive binder. Low voltage igniters that provide bidirectional plumes upon ignition are also disclosed. These igniters have a electrically resistive element positioned across a hole in a support which directs the plume. These igniters and compositions are useful in the actuation of solid fuel heating unit, in particular, sealed heating units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2008
    Assignee: Alexza Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Hale L. Ron, Mingzu Lei, Hilary N. Pettit, Dennis W. Solas, Soonho Song, Curtis Tom