Patents by Inventor Nelson E. Cobleigh

Nelson E. Cobleigh 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).

  • Geographically limited missile
    Patent number: 6142411
    Abstract: A self destruct mechanism for an airborne projectile is provided. The projectile includes a navigation system which provides an absolute global position of the projectile. The position is compared with positions stored in memory. If the position of the projectile is determined to be acceptable, operation of the projectile continues. If the position of the projectile is unacceptable, an electronic control system initiates a self-destruct signal for the projectile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2000
    Inventor: Nelson E. Cobleigh