Patents by Inventor Philip Brislin

Philip Brislin 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).

  • Dual spin canister ammunition
    Patent number: 7418906
    Abstract: A dual spin projectile includes a base; a body connected to the base with a first snap joint, the first snap joint allowing relative rotation between the base and the body; a can having an open forward end and connected to the body with a second snap joint, the second snap joint allowing relative rotation between the body and the can; an aft payload disposed in the body; a forward payload disposed in the can; and a cap connected to the can and closing the open forward end of the can.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2008
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: Philip Brislin, Stephen Ginetto, Jeffery McNaboe, Roger Joinson, Richard DalBraccio
  • Method and apparatus for predicting and evaluating projectile performance
    Patent number: 7334466
    Abstract: Apparatus and accompanying methods to evaluate the performance of an antipersonnel/canister projectile using either test data or theoretical data. It provides a three dimensional projection of the fragments/payload that can be evaluated using a variety of performance criteria. The method can be applied to numerous target types and shapes. This method can also be adjusted to evaluate antipersonnel projectiles that utilize a fuze dispersion (payload is dispersed with an explosive charge).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventor: Philip Brislin
  • DUAL SPIN CANISTER AMMUNITION
    Publication number: 20070006767
    Abstract: A dual spin projectile includes a base; a body connected to the base with a first snap joint, the first snap joint allowing relative rotation between the base and the body; a can having an open forward end and connected to the body with a second snap joint, the second snap joint allowing relative rotation between the body and the can; an aft payload disposed in the body; a forward payload disposed in the can; and a cap connected to the can and closing the open forward end of the can.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2005
    Publication date: January 11, 2007
    Inventors: Philip Brislin, Stephen Ginetto, Jeffery McNaboe, Roger Joinson, Richard DalBraccio