Patents by Inventor John J. Granier

John J. Granier 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: 9919375
    Abstract: One example of an attachment clip includes a base portion, a retracting portion, and a biasing element. A first end of the base portion is configured to attach to a thermal breaching device. A first void of the base portion runs through the base portion and is configured to admit a nozzle of the thermal breaching device. A first end of the retracting portion is configured to retractably seat onto the second end of the base portion. A second void of the retracting portion is configured to admit a portion of the nozzle that extends through the base portion. The second void runs through the retracting portion. The retracting portion comprises a slot dimensioned for receiving at least one of a plurality of target objects. The biasing element is configured to draw the first end of the retracting portion toward the second end of the base portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: Energetic Materials & Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron M. Taylor, John J. Granier, Dennis E. Wilson, Darrel R. Barnette
  • Patent number: 9259795
    Abstract: One example of a system includes a reactive material, a nozzle, a liner, and an igniter in a breaching tool suitable for hand-held operation. The nozzle includes at least one exit aperture and is configured to direct a discharge produced by combustion of the reactive material. The liner is disposed around the reactive material and connected to the nozzle. The liner is configured to confine the discharge to the at least one exit aperture. The igniter is disposed within the liner and in contact with the reactive material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Inventors: Aaron M. Taylor, John J. Granier, Dennis E. Wilson, Darrel R. Barnette
  • Publication number: 20120291654
    Abstract: A munition and method capable of producing real-time selectable effects ranging from unrestricted to low collateral damage. The munition is capable of a directionally focused fragment pattern and limited lethality/damage effects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2011
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Inventors: Dennis E. Wilson, John J. Granier, Richard V. Johnson