Patents by Inventor John E. O'Pray

John E. O'Pray 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).

  • Gas generating system for chemical lasers
    Patent number: 4021362
    Abstract: A gas generating solid composition adapted to provide gaseous reactants to a chemical laser which comprises a mixture of (a) lithium aluminum deuteride or hydride, (b) deuteroammonium chloride or ammonium chloride, (c) iron oxide, and (d) a polymeric binder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1975
    Date of Patent: May 3, 1977
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force
    Inventors: Ronald E. Channell, John E. O'Pray
  • Fluorine generating formulation for use in chemical lasers
    Patent number: 4001136
    Abstract: A solid propellant, gas generating formulation for use in providing gaseous reactants to a chemical laser. The formulation comprises a compressed powdered mixture of perfluoroammonium salts of the fluorinated Lewis acids, a metal nitride, and an alkali metal fluoride.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1975
    Date of Patent: January 4, 1977
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force
    Inventors: Ronald E. Channell, John E. O'Pray, Francisco Q. Roberto
  • Fluorine generating solid formulation for use in chemical lasers
    Patent number: 4001135
    Abstract: A solid fluorine generating composition for use in a chemical laser which comprises a mixture of a xenon fluoride and a hydrocarbon or fluorohydrocarbon polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1975
    Date of Patent: January 4, 1977
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force
    Inventors: John E. O'Pray, Ronald E. Channell, Francisco Q. Roberto