Patents by Inventor Michael S. Shattuck

Michael S. Shattuck 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).

  • Shaped charges for focusing a fluid mass
    Patent number: 11933580
    Abstract: Provided herein are shaped charges for focusing a fluid mass and related methods of using the shaped charges for disruption of an explosive target with a spherical projectile. The shaped charge comprises a plastic shell having a special geometric shape configured to support a shape-conforming explosive. A cylindrical plastic body has an interior volume for containing a fluid and the plastic shell. The plastic body closed distal end has a geometric shape that is substantially matched to the shape of the plastic shell. Metal spherical projectiles having an outer layer of metal selected to have an effective density matched to the fluid provide advantageous target disruption capabilities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: The United States of America as Represented by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice
    Inventors: Ian B. Vabnick, Lee R. Foltz, Daniel E. McCarthy, Marc J. La Belle, Michael S. Shattuck
  • Shaped Charges for Focusing a Fluid Mass
    Publication number: 20210404777
    Abstract: Provided herein are shaped charges for focusing a fluid mass and related methods of using the shaped charges for disruption of an explosive target with a spherical projectile. The shaped charge comprises a plastic shell having a special geometric shape configured to support a shape-conforming explosive. A cylindrical plastic body has an interior volume for containing a fluid and the plastic shell. The plastic body closed distal end has a geometric shape that is substantially matched to the shape of the plastic shell. Metal spherical projectiles having an outer layer of metal selected to have an effective density matched to the fluid provide advantageous target disruption capabilities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2021
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Applicant: The United States of America as represented by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Dept. of Justice
    Inventors: Ian B. VABNICK, Lee R. Foltz, Daniel E. McCARTHY, Marc J. La Belle, Michael S. SHATTUCK
  • Shaped charges for focusing a fluid mass
    Patent number: 10921089
    Abstract: Provided herein are shaped charges for focusing a fluid mass and related methods of using the shaped charges for disruption of an explosive target. The shaped charge comprises a plastic shell having a special geometric shape configured to support a shape-conforming explosive. A cylindrical plastic body has an interior volume for containing a fluid and the plastic shell. The plastic body closed distal end has a geometric shape that is substantially matched to the shape of the plastic shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AS REPRESENTED BY THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
    Inventors: Ian B. Vabnick, Lee R. Foltz, Daniel E. McCarthy, Marc J. La Belle, Michael S. Shattuck