Patents by Inventor James E. Gause

James E. Gause 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).

  • Joint release mechanism
    Patent number: 4627355
    Abstract: A separable joint for a two-part oceonographic sensor package wherein the two parts are cylindrically shaped and joined by a cylinder of chemically tempered glass. A pyrotechnic device inside the unit will, upon command, activate to shatter the glass thereby effecting separation. A second and similar pyrotechnic device is provided for redundancy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 1984
    Date of Patent: December 9, 1986
    Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp.
    Inventors: James E. Gause, Ronald E. Armiger