Patents by Inventor Randolph S. Coates

Randolph S. Coates 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).

  • Technique for inducing subcaliber projectile yaw
    Patent number: 5443011
    Abstract: A gun launched projectile design which imparts forces to a subcaliber protile comprising: a subprojectile, a multi petal sabot, a pusher plate, and an obturator. The petals are of different length and have a scooped-out design on the face thereof, so as to induce a specific level of yaw to the projectile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 22, 1995
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: Randolph S. Coates, William R. Edmanson, Jr.