Patents by Inventor Rainer Ackermann

Rainer Ackermann 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).

  • System and Method for Protecting Means of Transport From IR-Guided Missiles
    Publication number: 20080088496
    Abstract: A system for protecting a vehicle against IR-guided missiles, includes at least one missile warning device, and a device for jamming IR-guided missiles. A laser array is coupled to the at least one missile warning devices for jamming the IR-guided missiles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2004
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Applicant: EADS Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Andrea Thum-Jäeger, Bernhard Molocher, Rudolf Protz, Rainer Ackermann
  • Externally mounted blown fuse indicator
    Patent number: 4906963
    Abstract: A spring loaded blown fuse indicator is provided that is adapted to be mounted directly on the side of an electric fuse in parallel with the fuse current path.The indicator provides an indicating pin that extends perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the fuse. The indicator body comprises two identical molded halves which facilitate assembly and allow the indicator restraining wire to be readily encapsulated in an arc-quenching epoxy adhesive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 1989
    Date of Patent: March 6, 1990
    Assignee: Gould, Inc.
    Inventors: Rainer Ackermann, Jerry L. Mosesian, Edward J. Knapp, Jr.