Patents by Inventor Richard S. Wentink

Richard S. Wentink 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: 4172407
    Abstract: A system for dispensing a large number of submunitions from a missile or aircraft in uniform selected pattern. Small, cylindrical submunitions are carried in ejection tubes in a generally cylindrical housing. Sets of tubes are arranged in parallel planar arrangement approximately perpendicular to the housing longitudinal axis, with different sets at different angles to vertical. Timing means cause the submunitions to be ejected at selected times, and drag means on the individual submunitions are actuated at selected times so that the submunitions strike the ground along lines perpendicular to the line of housing mount. This system is especially useful with low-flying cruise missiles in attacking airfields, since a plurality of cuts across the airfield can be inflicted as the missile traverses the length of the field.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 1978
    Date of Patent: October 30, 1979
    Assignee: General Dynamics Corporation
    Inventor: Richard S. Wentink