Patents by Inventor Jean C. Rodriguez
Jean C. Rodriguez 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).
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Publication number: 20240149502Abstract: Systems and methods for casting solid propellants include a mandrel for forming geometric features in a perforation of a propellant grain. In various embodiments, the mandrel includes a frangible portion that is removed from the propellant grain after the propellant grain has cured around the mandrel. A second portion of the mandrel may be left behind in the propellant grain. The mandrel may include a support structured disposed in the through hole of the mandrel. The support structure may include a plurality of longitudinal channels for directed exhaust gasses through the mandrel upon ignition of the propellant grain.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2023Publication date: May 9, 2024Applicant: GOODRICH CORPORATIONInventors: Brian Wilson, Jean C Rodriguez
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Patent number: 11883985Abstract: Systems and methods for casting solid propellants include a mandrel for forming geometric features in a perforation of a propellant grain. In various embodiments, the mandrel includes a frangible portion that is removed from the propellant grain after the propellant grain has cured around the mandrel. A second portion of the mandrel may be left behind in the propellant grain. The mandrel may include a support structured disposed in the through hole of the mandrel. The support structure may include a plurality of longitudinal channels for directed exhaust gasses through the mandrel upon ignition of the propellant grain.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2020Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: GOODRICH CORPORATIONInventors: Brian Wilson, Jean C. Rodriguez
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Patent number: 11370552Abstract: A transducer assembly configured to convert a pyrotechnic initiation to an electrical signal may comprise a magnet, a hollow tube, and a conductive element. The hollow tube may be wrapped around the magnet in the shape of a coil. The hollow tube may be at least partially filled with a thermite. The conductive element may be coupled to an outlet of the hollow tube. The conductive element may seal the outlet of the hollow tube.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2019Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: Goodrich CorporationInventors: Joshua David Carter, Jean C. Rodriguez
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Patent number: 11332254Abstract: An energy conversion system may comprise a substrate including a first conductive trace and a second conductive trace electrically isolated from the first conductive trace. A housing may be coupled to the substrate. An ignition compound may be located in the housing. A solder may be thermally coupled to the ignition compound such that ignition of the ignition compound melts the solder. The housing may be configured to output the solder onto the first conductive trace and the second conductive trace.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2019Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: Goodrich CorporationInventors: Jean C. Rodriguez, Jerry A. Lambert
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Patent number: 11286214Abstract: An obscurant-emitting composition may comprise an oxidizer comprising a cation comprising at least one of an alkali metal or an alkaline earth metal, and an anion comprising at least one of nitrate, chlorate, bromate, iodate, perchlorate, periodate, or chlorite; a fuel; and a hydrated salt composition, wherein the obscurant-emitting composition comprises between 0.001% and 8% by weight hydrated salt composition.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2019Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: Goodrich CorporationInventors: Karl G. Reimer, Jean C. Rodriguez
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Patent number: 11280309Abstract: An energy conversion system may comprise a connector defining a first chamber and a second chamber. An ignition compound may be located in the first chamber. The ignition compound may comprise a material that produces a conductive combustion product. A first electrode may be coupled to the connector and located in the second chamber. A second electrode may be coupled to the connector and located in the second chamber. The second electrode may be electrically isolated from the first electrode.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2019Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: Goodrich CorporationInventors: Jean C. Rodriguez, Jatin H. Solanki
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Publication number: 20220080629Abstract: Systems and methods for casting solid propellants include a mandrel for forming geometric features in a perforation of a propellant grain. In various embodiments, the mandrel includes a frangible portion that is removed from the propellant grain after the propellant grain has cured around the mandrel. A second portion of the mandrel may be left behind in the propellant grain. The mandrel may include a support structured disposed in the through hole of the mandrel. The support structure may include a plurality of longitudinal channels for directed exhaust gasses through the mandrel upon ignition of the propellant grain.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2020Publication date: March 17, 2022Applicant: GOODRICH CORPORATIONInventors: Brian Wilson, Jean C. Rodriguez
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Publication number: 20210179280Abstract: An energy conversion system may comprise a substrate including a first conductive trace and a second conductive trace electrically isolated from the first conductive trace. A housing may be coupled to the substrate. An ignition compound may be located in the housing. A solder may be thermally coupled to the ignition compound such that ignition of the ignition compound melts the solder. The housing may be configured to output the solder onto the first conductive trace and the second conductive trace.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2019Publication date: June 17, 2021Applicant: GOODRICH CORPORATIONInventors: Jean C. Rodriguez, Jerry A. Lambert
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Publication number: 20210180557Abstract: An energy conversion system may comprise a connector defining a first chamber and a second chamber. An ignition compound may be located in the first chamber. The ignition compound may comprise a material that produces a conductive combustion product. A first electrode may be coupled to the connector and located in the second chamber. A second electrode may be coupled to the connector and located in the second chamber. The second electrode may be electrically isolated from the first electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2019Publication date: June 17, 2021Applicant: GOODRICH CORPORATIONInventors: Jean C. Rodriguez, Jatin H. Solanki
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Publication number: 20210171208Abstract: A transducer assembly configured to convert a pyrotechnic initiation to an electrical signal may comprise a magnet, a hollow tube, and a conductive element. The hollow tube may be wrapped around the magnet in the shape of a coil. The hollow tube may be at least partially filled with a thermite. The conductive element may be coupled to an outlet of the hollow tube. The conductive element may seal the outlet of the hollow tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2019Publication date: June 10, 2021Applicant: GOODRICH CORPORATIONInventors: Joshua David Carter, Jean C. Rodriguez
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Patent number: 10934229Abstract: A combustible solid propellant composition is disclosed that includes an oxidizer of the reaction product under vacuum of potassium periodate and isocyanate, a polymer binder, a plasticizer, and a fuel.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2018Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: GOODRICH CORPORATIONInventors: Karl G. Reimer, Jean C. Rodriguez
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Publication number: 20200079707Abstract: An obscurant-emitting composition may comprise an oxidizer comprising a cation comprising at least one of an alkali metal or an alkaline earth metal, and an anion comprising at least one of nitrate, chlorate, bromate, iodate, perchlorate, periodate, or chlorite; a fuel; and a hydrated salt composition, wherein the obscurant-emitting composition comprises between 0.001% and 8% by weight hydrated salt composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2019Publication date: March 12, 2020Applicant: Goodrich CorporationInventors: Karl G. Reimer, Jean C. Rodriguez
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Patent number: 10519074Abstract: An obscurant-emitting composition may comprise an oxidizer comprising a cation comprising at least one of an alkali metal or an alkaline earth metal, and an anion comprising at least one of nitrate, chlorate, bromate, iodate, perchlorate, periodate, or chlorite; a fuel; and a hydrated salt composition, wherein the obscurant-emitting composition comprises between 0.001% and 8% by weight hydrated salt composition.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2016Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: GOODRICH CORPORATIONInventors: Karl G. Reimer, Jean C. Rodriguez
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Publication number: 20190383234Abstract: A solid rocket motor propellant grain arrangement may comprise a case, a propellant grain disposed within the case, and an integrated rocket motor aging sensor disposed outward from the propellant grain, wherein the integrated rocket motor aging sensor is configured to measure data corresponding to a plurality of distinct locations of the propellant grain. The integrated rocket motor aging sensor may comprise a resistive screen matrix (RSM).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2018Publication date: December 19, 2019Applicant: GOODRICH CORPORATIONInventors: Jean C. Rodriguez, Joshua David Carter
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Publication number: 20190169083Abstract: A combustible solid propellant composition is disclosed that includes an oxidizer of the reaction product under vacuum of potassium periodate and isocyanate, a polymer binder, a plasticizer, and a fuel.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2018Publication date: June 6, 2019Inventors: Karl G. Reimer, Jean C. Rodriguez
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Patent number: 10099968Abstract: A combustible solid propellant composition is disclosed that includes an oxidizer of the reaction product under vacuum of potassium periodate and isocyanate, a polymer binder, a plasticizer, and a fuel.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2016Date of Patent: October 16, 2018Assignee: GOODRICH CORPORATIONInventors: Karl G. Reimer, Jean C. Rodriguez
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Publication number: 20180170821Abstract: A propellant may comprise a primary oxidizer having a density of greater than or equal to 2.7 grams per cubic centimeter; a secondary oxidizer having a density of less than 2.7 grams per cubic centimeter; and/or a fuel comprising at least one of zirconium metal, tin metal, titanium metal, aluminum metal, magnesium metal, or a metal hydride. The propellant may be substantially free of lead.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2016Publication date: June 21, 2018Applicant: GOODRICH CORPORATIONInventors: Karl G. Reimer, Jean C. Rodriguez
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Patent number: 9994495Abstract: A combustible aerosol composition is disclosed including an oxidizer including potassium bromate, a fuel including potassium cyanurate, and a hydrated mineral composition including potassium hydromagnesite.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2016Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: GOODRICH CORPORATIONInventors: Karl G. Reimer, Jean C. Rodriguez
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Publication number: 20180079695Abstract: An obscurant-emitting composition may comprise an oxidizer comprising a cation comprising at least one of an alkali metal or an alkaline earth metal, and an anion comprising at least one of nitrate, chlorate, bromate, iodate, perchlorate, periodate, or chlorite; a fuel; and a hydrated salt composition, wherein the obscurant-emitting composition comprises between 0.001% and 8% by weight hydrated salt composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2016Publication date: March 22, 2018Applicant: GOODRICH CORPORATIONInventors: Karl G. Reimer, Jean C. Rodriguez
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Publication number: 20170267601Abstract: A combustible solid propellant composition is disclosed that includes an oxidizer of the reaction product under vacuum of potassium periodate and isocyanate, a polymer binder, a plasticizer, and a fuel.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2016Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Karl G. Reimer, Jean C. Rodriguez