Patents by Inventor Norman J. Saunders

Norman J. Saunders 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).

  • Penetrator interface adapter concept
    Patent number: 4434927
    Abstract: A penetrator interface adapter comprising a generally cylindrical fluted oilless nozzle adapter with means for positioning a penetrator with holder and an energy absorbing collar adjacent the target container so that the penetrator projects into the target or into the container to a predetermined point during each shot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1981
    Date of Patent: March 6, 1984
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: John R. Butler, Gerald D. Shock, Norman J. Saunders
  • Bi-planner swirl combustor
    Patent number: 4396368
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for combustion of fuel wherein in two mutually perdicular air swirls are used. In the cylindrical section of the combustor, a horizontal swirl with respect to the combustor is set in motion. The conical section in conjunction with the cylindrical section forms a vertical swirl with respect to the combustor. Notably, the combustor is not dependent upon orientation in a gravity field.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 1980
    Date of Patent: August 2, 1983
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Ernest C. Faccini, Norman J. Saunders