Patents by Inventor John D. Shmoldas

John D. Shmoldas 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: 6268822
    Abstract: A tandem dual-frequency sensor for a missile that uses a steerable dichroic primary millimeter wave reflector to reflect millimeter wave energy to a secondary reflector while passing laser light in the infra-red region through a dichroic region of the reflector to multiple staring laser detectors mounted behind the primary reflector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2001
    Assignee: Alenia Marconi Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Ross J. Sanders, John D. Shmoldas, Dean Arthur Wicks
  • Patent number: 5787842
    Abstract: An improved restrictive pet collar comprising a base (12) of strong semi-rigid material, such as leather or heavy plastic, which is adjustable attached to a pet by a fastener (14), together with a plurality of restraining members (16) projecting radially outward from the base (12) attached with attachment screws (18) at numerous locations about the side and upper portions of the base. The pet restrictive collar is oriented to preclude a pet from passing through narrow openings, from burrowing under fencing, or from chewing or scratching areas under medical treatment while allowing good pet mobility, visibility, and comfort.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 4, 1998
    Inventor: John D. Shmoldas
  • Patent number: 5615846
    Abstract: A deployable diamond shaped wing for use in extending range or increasing maneuverability of guided missiles or munitions. A hardback (10) mechanism attaches the wing kit to an existing guided munition or missile (12) and the forward wing (24) is attached with a forward wing pivot (44) assembly so as to allow the forward wing (24) to rotate in the horizontal plane. The rear wing (22) is attached to a driveshaft (28) and carriage (26) with a rear wing pivot (48) that allows rear wing (22) rotation in the horizontal plane. The forward wing (24) and rear wing (22) are joined at the wingtips with a wing tip pivot pin (42) and folded laterally along the hardback (10) for storage. A motor (40) is mounted within the hardback (10) and connected to the driveshafts (28) in a manner to cause the carriages (26) to move fore and aft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 1, 1997
    Assignee: GEC Marconi Dynamics Inc.
    Inventors: John D. Shmoldas, Michael B. Hutchings, Christopher W. Barlow