Patents by Inventor Joseph B. Bickley

Joseph B. Bickley 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).

  • Controlled fragmentation warhead
    Patent number: 5157225
    Abstract: A controlled fragmentation explosive device is disclosed. Fragmentation crol is achieved by providing both the inner and outer surfaces of a cylindrical case with intersecting longitudinal and circumferential "v" grooves having specific depth relationships. The inner and outer grooves are aligned with each other. The outer grooves are filled with a material for improving the acoustic impedence mismatch between the case and the volume within the "v" groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 1983
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1992
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: John C. Adams, Thomas S. Smith, Joseph B. Bickley