Patents by Inventor Osman F. Kezer

Osman F. Kezer 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: 4291629
    Abstract: A T-shaped combined smoke-producing projectile and launch housing assembly aving dual-canister means for establishing an effective smoke screen simultaneously with an effective source of illumination and light-radiation throughout the duration of projectile flight after initiation of the launch or propelling charge. The aforesaid assembly is adapted to be attached to and detached from a tank or other vehicle within about 30 seconds via suitable quick release mounting means not comprising a part of this invention. The assembly includes a launching or propelling charge disposed within a propelling charge chamber, and means for causing simultaneous ignition of the compounds within the dual smoke generating canisters and of intense light-radiation to help blind enemy automatic weapons systems after the projectile has been launched.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 1979
    Date of Patent: September 29, 1981
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventor: Osman F. Kezer