Patents by Inventor Robert S. Darcy

Robert S. Darcy 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).

  • Obturator for robust and uniform discard
    Patent number: 10996037
    Abstract: Embodiments of an obturator are provided herein. In some embodiments, an obturator includes an annular body having an inner surface configured to interface with a projectile, an outer surface configured to interface with a gun bore, and geometric features disposed in the annular body to create regions of localized stress and strain upon discharge from a weapon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: Michael A. Minnicino, John C. Lutz, Robert S. Darcy
  • OBTURATOR FOR ROBUST AND UNIFORM DISCARD
    Publication number: 20200072586
    Abstract: Embodiments of an obturator are provided herein. In some embodiments, an obturator includes an annular body having an inner surface configured to interface with a projectile, an outer surface configured to interface with a gun bore, and geometric features disposed in the annular body to create regions of localized stress and strain upon discharge from a weapon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2018
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Inventors: Michael A. Minnicino, III, John C. Lutz, Robert S. Darcy