Patents by Inventor Philip L. Matteson

Philip L. Matteson 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 pack canister
    Patent number: 5327809
    Abstract: The invention provides a canister which holds two missiles, which is the same size as prior art canisters that held a single missile. The inventive canister provides improved structural strength, simpler operation for the closure and electronics and an improved shock isolation system. The improved structure uses tubes and a lattice structure. The closure is hinged and uses gravity or the missile blast to complete closing. The electronics uses a flip flop switch. The shock isolation system utilizes urethane pads with apertures or air pockets and a silicon coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 12, 1994
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Philip L. Matteson, Stan P. Bovee, Aye Kung