Patents by Inventor Jerry M. Mowell

Jerry M. Mowell 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).

  • Patent number: 4037806
    Abstract: This invention relates to a servocontrol system for a weapon such as a missile which is a shoulder-launched, infrared-homing, guided missile which provides frontline troops with effective air defense against low altitude enemy aircraft. The weapon, described herein for purposes of illustration, consists of a missile and launcher combination which can be readily transported and operated within the normal environments associated with ground forces in a combat area. To meet the size, weight, and performance requirements, the missile achieves passive homing guidance by using a space-stabilized, infrared-seeking-head control system to generate guidance signals for a single-channel, variable-incidence wing control system working in conjunction with a rolling airframe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1964
    Date of Patent: July 26, 1977
    Assignee: General Dynamics Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph G. Hirsch, Jack L. Hoffa, Garry T. Lacy, Jerry M. Mowell