Patents by Inventor Samuel E. Kendall

Samuel E. Kendall 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).

  • Fireline detonator
    Patent number: 4023493
    Abstract: A compact, reliable, nonincendiary fireline cord detonator is disclosed which attaches without tools to a length of explosive fireline cord utilized to clear a path through a wooded or brush covered area. The detonator uses an exploding bridgewire squib to protect against a premature explosion caused by static electricity or electric current induced by spurious electromagnetic radiation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1975
    Date of Patent: May 17, 1977
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Carl F. Austin, Carl C. Halsey, Samuel E. Kendall