Patents by Inventor John A. Roark

John A. Roark 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).

  • Strip charge storage arrangement
    Patent number: 7938066
    Abstract: A storage arrangement for a strip charge includes a spool having a central aperture into which is placed an end of the strip charge, and a channel extending from the central aperture out to a peripheral wall around which the strip charge is wound. The channel includes a slightly curving portion so as not to unduly bend the strip charge. The spool is removably attached to a base plate that maintains the strip charge in place prior to use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Eric Scheid, John A. Roark
  • Strip charge storage arrangement
    Publication number: 20100326308
    Abstract: A storage arrangement for a strip charge includes a spool having a central aperture into which is placed an end of the strip charge, and a channel extending from the central aperture out to a peripheral wall around which the strip charge is wound. The channel includes a slightly curving portion so as not to unduly bend the strip charge. The spool is removably attached to a base plate that maintains the strip charge in place prior to use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2007
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Inventors: Eric Scheid, John A. Roark