Patents by Inventor Scott A. Sutcliffe

Scott A. Sutcliffe 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 to ensure payload activation of ordnance
    Patent number: 7748324
    Abstract: A method to ensure payload activation of ordnance independently of a preset period of time including the steps of providing a power source to a clock, a detonator and a trigger circuit; the clock providing an initial count and a terminal count; the initial count providing a trigger signal to the trigger; the trigger circuit providing a terminal count signal to a self-destruct system if a malfunction results in no clock operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Inventor: Scott A. Sutcliffe
  • METHOD TO ENSURE PAYLOAD ACTIVATION OF ORDNANCE
    Publication number: 20100005995
    Abstract: A method to ensure payload activation of ordnance independently of a preset period of time including the steps of providing a power source to a clock, a detonator and a trigger circuit; the clock providing an initial count and a terminal count; the initial count providing a trigger signal to the trigger; the trigger circuit providing a terminal count signal to a self-destruct system if a malfunction results in no clock operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2007
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Inventor: Scott A. Sutcliffe
  • Modular electronic fuze
    Patent number: 7213518
    Abstract: A modular fuze assembly is provided for use in multiple types of military ordnance. The fuze comprises a base unit having an initiator for arming the fuze; a timer assembly that includes a programmable clock package; a trigger assembly comprising a line monitoring circuit and a photo-capacitor; and a top cover unit. Each of the individual components are interconnected together to form a single, unitized system. Multiple initiation stages are provided to ensure payload activation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2007
    Assignee: Engel Ballistic Research, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott A. Sutcliffe
  • Modular electronic fuze
    Publication number: 20040163564
    Abstract: A modular fuze assembly is provided for use in multiple types of military ordnance. The fuze comprises a base unit having an initiator for arming the fuze; a timer assembly that includes a programmable clock package; a trigger assembly comprising a line monitoring circuit and a photo-capacitor; and a top cover unit. Each of the individual components are interconnected together to form a single, unitized system. Multiple initiation stages are provided to ensure payload activation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2003
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Inventor: Scott A. Sutcliffe