Patents by Inventor Peter L. Atkeson

Peter L. Atkeson 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).

  • Low cost hermetically sealed squib
    Patent number: 5431101
    Abstract: An electrically actuated igniter squib is formed by welding a cup containing a pyrotechnic material to a header inserted in the cup, thus forming a hermetic seal. The diameter of the header exceeds the diameter of the cup and the two are joined by forcing, under pressure, the header into the cup to achieve a tight readily welded joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 11, 1995
    Assignee: Thiokol Corporation
    Inventors: John A. Arrell, Jr., Peter L. Atkeson, John W. Cooper, Paul P. Hebert
  • Low cost hermetically sealed squib
    Patent number: 5230287
    Abstract: An electrically actuated igniter squib is formed by welding a cup containing a pyrotechnic material to a header inserted in the cup, thus forming a hermetic seal. The diameter of the header exceeds the diameter of the cup and the two are joined by forcing, under pressure, the header into the cup to achieve a tight readily welded joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1993
    Assignee: Thiokol Corporation
    Inventors: John A. Arrell, Jr., Peter L. Atkeson, John W. Cooper, Paul P. Hebert