Patents by Inventor Paul R. Rohr

Paul R. Rohr 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).

  • Adaptable smart warhead and method for use
    Patent number: 8661982
    Abstract: A method for detonating a munition comprising the steps of providing a plurality of micro-detonators and microprocessors in said munition and initiating said micro-detonators in a predetermined sequence by means of said microprocessor. Depending on the specific predetermined sequence which is selected, one of a variety of explosive modes may be achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.
    Inventor: Paul R. Rohr
  • Adaptable smart warhead charge and method for use
    Patent number: 8365671
    Abstract: A method for detonating a munition comprising the steps of providing a plurality of micro-detonators and microprocessors in said munition and initiating said micro-detonators in a predetermined sequence by means of said microprocessor. Depending on the specific predetermined sequence which is selected, one of a variety of explosive modes may be achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.
    Inventor: Paul R. Rohr
  • ADAPTABLE SMART WARHEAD AND METHOD FOR USE
    Publication number: 20120312184
    Abstract: A method for detonating a munition comprising the steps of providing a plurality of micro-detonators and microprocessors in said munition and initiating said micro-detonators in a predetermined sequence by means of said microprocessor. Depending on the specific predetermined sequence which is selected, one of a variety of explosive modes may be achieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2012
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Applicant: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.
    Inventor: Paul R. ROHR
  • ADAPTABLE SMART WARHEAD AND METHOD FOR USE
    Publication number: 20120227611
    Abstract: A method for detonating a munition comprising the steps of providing a plurality of micro-detonators and microprocessors in said munition and initiating said micro-detonators in a predetermined sequence by means of said microprocessor. Depending on the specific predetermined sequence which is selected, one of a variety of explosive modes may be achieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2011
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicant: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.
    Inventor: Paul R. ROHR
  • Adaptable smart warhead and method for use
    Patent number: 7891297
    Abstract: A method for detonating a munition comprising the steps of providing a plurality of micro-detonators and microprocessors in said munition and initiating said micro-detonators in a predetermined sequence by means of said microprocessor. Depending on the specific predetermined sequence which is selected, one of a variety of explosive modes may be achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.
    Inventor: Paul R. Rohr
  • Electrically initiated distributed igniter
    Patent number: 6363853
    Abstract: An electrically initiated distributed igniter (EIDI) system combines most of the advantages of conventional pyrotechnic igniters with those of ETC planar igniters without the disadvantages of either. The EIDI system lends itself to precise timing control of multiple electric circuits, embedded charge ignition, and other design advantages to be discussed here. The EIDI system utilizes discrete igniter pads which require only a few millijoules of energy each and are quite small in size, about 3 mm in diameter. As a result, the igniters can be used in very large numbers to give good spatial distribution, even for smaller 25 to 40 mm diameter gun charge designs. Energy requirements are so minimal that small disposable firing capacitors and semi-conductor switches can be pre-packaged inside the casing along with the propellant and igniters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2002
    Assignee: APTI, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul R. Rohr