Patents by Inventor Jason R. Babcock

Jason R. Babcock 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).

  • Self-adjusting catalyst for propellant decomposition
    Publication number: 20080064913
    Abstract: A self-adjusting catalyst—a platinum group metal (PGM) catalyst supported by a second, non-PGM catalyst—and a method of decomposing high-energy chemical propellants such as HAN-based monopropellants, hydrazine, and hydrazine derivatives, and an improved reaction engine, are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2005
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Inventors: Arthur J. Fortini, Jason R. Babcock, Matthew J. Wright
  • Decomposition of organic azides
    Patent number: 7338540
    Abstract: A method of decomposing an organic azide is provided and comprises allowing an organic azide to contact a catalytic metal halide, main group halide, mixed metal-main group halide, or mixture thereof. Organic azide fuel sources comprising an organic azide/catalyst combination are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Assignee: Ultramet Incorporated
    Inventors: Jason R. Babcock, Arthur J. Fortini