Patents by Inventor Richard Cirincione

Richard Cirincione 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).

  • Patent number: 5747723
    Abstract: A modular artillery charge system consists of two distinct solid propellant harge modules. Each module consists of a three-piece combustible cartridge case design and bi-directional center core core ignition system. The three-piece combustible cartridge case consists of a combustible case body, having an open end and a end; a cap, having a closed end and an open end; and a center tube. The closed ends of the body and the cap have a hole in the center. The center core tube is positioned longitudinally through the combustible case body, and contacts the closed ends of both the cap and the body. The bi-directional center core ignition system comprises a core igniter bag and two end igniter bags. The core igniter bag occupies the center core tube, and the end igniter bags contact the core igniter bag. The bi-directional center core ignition system may be ignited by percussion primers or a laser ignition system. The first module is used individually or in groups of two.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1998
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: Gregory Buckalew, Lydia Chang, Richard Cirincione, Robert Garufi, Warren Graham, Philip Hui, James Rutkowski, Scott Westley