Patents by Inventor Mark Nansteel

Mark Nansteel 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).

  • Ballistic pendulum stabilizer
    Patent number: 11815419
    Abstract: Examples are directed towards apparatuses, systems, and methods. For example, an apparatus includes a weight including a first side and a second side. The first side of the weight forms a receiving hole in the first side. A pin includes a first end and a second end. The second end of the pin is inserted into the receiving hole of the weight. The pin includes a reduced portion. A pin detonator is coupled to the reduced portion of the pin to sever the pin when detonated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Inventors: Mark Nansteel, Xianzhi Yang, Roger Veldman, Chih-Tsai Chen, Matthew Ghent
  • BALLISTIC PENDULUM STABILIZER
    Publication number: 20230106124
    Abstract: Examples are directed towards apparatuses, systems, and methods. For example, an apparatus includes a weight including a first side and a second side. The first side of the weight forms a receiving hole in the first side. A pin includes a first end and a second end. The second end of the pin is inserted into the receiving hole of the weight. The pin includes a reduced portion. A pin detonator is coupled to the reduced portion of the pin to sever the pin when detonated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2022
    Publication date: April 6, 2023
    Applicant: The Government of the United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Homeland Security
    Inventors: Mark Nansteel, Xianzhi Yang, Roger Veldman, Chih-Tsai Chen, Matthew Ghent