Patents by Inventor Richard Thomas Ziemba

Richard Thomas Ziemba 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).

  • Fuze encoder
    Patent number: 4100856
    Abstract: A method of manufacture of a tape reader utilizing spring contacts particularly adapted to ordnance use, wherein the spring contacts are closely and accurately spaced apart and comprise a reliable assembly of very few parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1977
    Date of Patent: July 18, 1978
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: Richard Thomas Ziemba
  • Setting ring stop
    Patent number: 4095529
    Abstract: A mechanical stop for precluding the rotation of a setting ring beyond predetermined limits of a plurality of turns in the clockwise and counter-clockwise directions. The setting ring is adapted to drive the tape of a tape reader in the range setting mechanism of an electronic fuze for ordnance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1977
    Date of Patent: June 20, 1978
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: Richard Thomas Ziemba
  • Electrical setback generator
    Patent number: 4091733
    Abstract: An electrical setback induction generator for ammunition projectile fuses is provided which is maintained safe until both setback (inertial) and spin (centrifugal) forces are applied thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1977
    Date of Patent: May 30, 1978
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: Richard Thomas Ziemba
  • Fuze encoder
    Patent number: 4085680
    Abstract: A photo-electric tape reader particularly adapted to ordnance use wherein power is provided by a setback generator, and which reader is free of the malfunctions caused by contact bounce and corroded surfaces of resilient metal contacts. The reader utilizes a light emitting diode in the charging circuit of the setback generator which serves as a light source to a reader matrix of photo diodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1977
    Date of Patent: April 25, 1978
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: Richard Thomas Ziemba
  • Electrical fuze with selectable modes of operation
    Patent number: 4015531
    Abstract: A fuze for a round of ammunition is provided wherein the gun voltage used for initiating the primer is also used to contemporaneously charge the power supply capacitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1975
    Date of Patent: April 5, 1977
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: Richard Thomas Ziemba