Patents by Inventor John F. Moss

John F. Moss 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).

  • Directional control of rockets using elastic deformation of structural members
    Patent number: 4648567
    Abstract: A missile is disclosed which utilizes elastic deformation of structural members in order to control missile flight. The elastic deformation may be in the mounting of the rocket nozzle, the provision of deformable control surfaces, or provision of deformable sections of rocket body, all of which are controlled by independent actuating means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1984
    Date of Patent: March 10, 1987
    Assignee: General Dynamics, Pomona Division
    Inventors: Inge Maudal, John F. Moss