Patents by Inventor Kenneth J. Kaplin

Kenneth J. Kaplin 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).

  • Low observable weapon kit
    Patent number: 6060411
    Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a store covering for reducing the radar observability of an externally mounted store is provided with a non-rigid body covering. The body covering is provided with a radar reflective material. The body covering is formed to fit around a portion of the externally mounted store. The body covering is in slidable engagement and disengagement about at least a portion of the externally mounted store to allow repeated installation and removal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2000
    Assignee: Northrop Grumman Corporation
    Inventors: Duane M. Cline, Bobby T. Harless, Kenneth J. Kaplin, In S. Kim, Michael B. Laurent, Jonathan Mersel, Thomas Ruskowski