Patents by Inventor Russell R. Nickel

Russell R. Nickel 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).

  • Method and apparatus for smokeless pyrotechnic display
    Patent number: 7104199
    Abstract: A pyrotechnic display device configured to ignite solid pyrotechnic compositions or aerial shells within a launch tube prior to propelling them on a desired arc. A smokeless pyrotechnic propelling charge is disposed within the launch tube below the solid pyrotechnic compositions, and separated therefrom. An ignition source is disposed in operative relationship to the pyrotechnic compositions or aerial shells, which are ignited prior to ignition of the smokeless pyrotechnic propelling charge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Inventors: Ronald R. Walker, Russell R. Nickel
  • Method and apparatus for smokeless pyrotechnic display
    Publication number: 20040159259
    Abstract: A pyrotechnic display device configured to ignite solid pyrotechnic compositions or aerial shells within a launch tube prior to propelling them on a desired arc. A smokeless pyrotechnic propelling charge is disposed within the launch tube below the solid pyrotechnic compositions, and separated therefrom. An ignition source is disposed in operative relationship to the pyrotechnic compositions or aerial shells, which are ignited prior to ignition of the smokeless pyrotechnic propelling charge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2004
    Publication date: August 19, 2004
    Inventors: Ronald R. Walker, Russell R. Nickel
  • Fast-burning nitrocellulose compositions
    Patent number: 6645325
    Abstract: Explosive or propellant compositions containing at least one nitrocellulose contain an additive including at least one substituted tetrazine in amounts effective to increase the burning rate of the composition. A preferred additive is 3,6-dihydrazino-s-tetrazine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Inventor: Russell R. Nickel