Patents by Inventor John E. Osher

John E. Osher 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).

  • Hydrogen loaded metal for bridge-foils for enhanced electric gun/slapper detonator operation
    Patent number: 5080016
    Abstract: The invention provides a more efficient electric gun or slapper detonator ich provides a higher velocity flyer by using a bridge foil made of a hydrogen loaded metal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 14, 1992
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Department of Energy
    Inventor: John E. Osher
  • Gas pump with movable gas pumping panels
    Patent number: 4479361
    Abstract: Apparatus for pumping gas continuously a plurality of articulated panels of getter material, each of which absorbs gases on one side while another of its sides is simultaneously reactivated in a zone isolated by the panels themselves from a working space being pumped.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 1983
    Date of Patent: October 30, 1984
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the United States Department of Energy
    Inventor: John E. Osher