Patents by Inventor Lester A. Potteiger

Lester A. Potteiger 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).

  • Self-forging fragmentation device
    Patent number: 4004518
    Abstract: There is disclosed an explosive device consisting of a thin-walled metal ing whose cross section consists of identical V-shaped sectors, which are joined to each other by means of a soldered butt connection. Because of a relatively small radius and weaker structure at the joint than at the V-intersection, separation upon explosion occurs at the solder joint first, yielding a fragment that provides greater penetration power over a wider range of stand-off distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 1965
    Date of Patent: January 25, 1977
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Lester A. Potteiger, William G. Soper, James C. Talley