Patents by Inventor Robert S. Dike

Robert S. Dike 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).

  • High-explosive driven crowbar switch
    Patent number: 3932717
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a compact explosive driven switch for use as a low resistance, low inductance crowbar switch. A high-explosive charge extrudes a deformable conductive metallic plate through a polyethylene insulating layer to achieve a hard current contact with a supportive annular conductor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1974
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1976
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the United States Energy Research and Development Administration
    Inventors: Robert S. Dike, Ralph W. Kewish, Jr.