Patents by Inventor Lawrence E. Sturla

Lawrence E. Sturla 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).

  • Combustible metallic propellant charge igniter
    Patent number: H1352
    Abstract: A propellant charge igniter is provided with a metallic igniter tube which is consumed along with the main propellant charge. The combustible igniter tube is flexibly attached to a conventional primer head. An elastomeric tube, a springreinforced tube, or a tube impregnated with a wire mesh can be used to achieve a flexible connection. These tubular elements may be bonded to the primer head and igniter tube, or mechanically attached by means of threaded couplings which are crimped over the elastomeric tubing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 6, 1994
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: Mark L. Bundy, Frederick W. Robbins, Lawrence E. Sturla