Patents by Inventor James Samonte

James Samonte 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).

  • Vehicle having a ceramic radome affixed thereto by a compliant metallic transition element
    Patent number: 5884864
    Abstract: A missile has a body with a substantially circular nose opening therein, and a ceramic radome sized to cover the nose opening. A compliant metallic circular transition element is disposed structurally between the radome and the body. The transition element includes an elongated compliant arm region and a crossbar region positioned adjacent to the radome such that a lower margin surface of the radome rests against an upper side of the crossbar region. A brazed butt joint is formed between the lower margin surface of the radome and the upper side of the crossbar region of the transition element. A second brazed lap joint is formed between the vehicle body and the elongated compliant arm of the transition element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 23, 1999
    Assignee: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Wayne Sunne, Oscar Ohanian, Edward Liguori, Michael Kevershan, James Samonte, James Dolan