Patents by Inventor Louis D. Kokinakis

Louis D. Kokinakis 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).

  • Pivot ring for a discarding sabot
    Patent number: 4450770
    Abstract: The invention is an improved means for the efficient discard of multi-segt sabots. The invention consists of a ring-like mechanism that holds the aft end of the sabot segments in place around the projectile. The ring-like mechanism also serves to seal the interface between the sabot and the projectile. In operation, after the projectile and sabot exit from the muzzle of the launch device, the ring-like mechanism acts as a hinge device which causes the individual sabot segments to pivot about their aft extremity and finally discard as the pivot ring releases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1983
    Date of Patent: May 29, 1984
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: Richard D. Kirkendall, William H. Drysdale, Louis D. Kokinakis