Patents by Inventor Neal M. Lundwall

Neal M. Lundwall 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).

  • Patent number: 4969398
    Abstract: A lane marker preferably for delivery by a CATFAE weapon, has a mechanical imed device which is positioned and rides in the rear section of the CATFAE weapon as it is launched to a specified position on the ground. At first contact of the CATFAE with the ground, the lane marker is ejected vertically a short distance away from the ground and then falls onto the ground. On the ground the lane marker attitude is controlled for effective employment. Spring-biased probes deploy the makers which typically comprise two flags and two chemiluminescent lights to mark the impact point of the CATFAE. The two chemiluminescent lights are activated mechanically by cloud detonation overpressure prior to deployment of the spring-biased probes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 1989
    Date of Patent: November 13, 1990
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventor: Neal M. Lundwall
  • Patent number: 4901644
    Abstract: An apparatus for marking safe areas in an explosive hazard environment such s a minefield. The marking apparatus is carried and deposited into a minefield with explosive cloud forming fuel. When the explosive cloud is set off, mines under the cloud are exploded by the overpressure which simultaneously activates a timer securing the apparatus lid. The lid is pushed away by the spring-like, coiled telescoping members which then fully extend beyond the apparatus housing. The tapered ends of each extended telescoping member bear an electroluminescent light stick for nighttime apparatus and location marking, and a member length flag for daytime marking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 20, 1990
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: William R. Nevins, Neal M. Lundwall, Dale L. Walker
  • Patent number: 4706568
    Abstract: A plurality of chemiluminescent light sources are expelled from a housing an explosive charge in such a manner as to activate and provide a marked area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1986
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1987
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Neal M. Lundwall, Donald Herigstad