Patents by Inventor Lionel Caillat

Lionel Caillat 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).

  • Launching devices enabling sub-caliber artillery projectiles
    Patent number: 8333153
    Abstract: The invention relates to a launching device for a sub-caliber artillery projectile employing a base with sliding band, the base being linked to sabot sectors by means of hinges that can be detached during flight, the opening of the sabot being activated thanks to the dynamic air pressure on the flared shapes to the fore of the sectors, said hinge is flanged radially so as to prevent its becoming separated from the sabot sectors 5 outside of the flight phase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: Nexter Munitions
    Inventor: Lionel Caillat
  • LAUNCHING DEVICES ENABLING SUB-CALIBER ARTILLERY PROJECTILES
    Publication number: 20110146525
    Abstract: The invention relates to a launching device for a sub-caliber artillery projectile employing a base with sliding band, the base being linked to sabot sectors by means of hinges that can be detached during flight, the opening of the sabot being activated thanks to the dynamic air pressure on the flared shapes to the fore of the sectors, said hinge is flanged radially so as to prevent its becoming separated from the sabot sectors 5 outside of the flight phase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2010
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Applicant: NEXTER MUNITIONS
    Inventor: Lionel CAILLAT