Patents by Inventor Stephen P. Herrlinger

Stephen P. Herrlinger 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).

  • Nosecone/fairing for M130 chaff and flare dispenser
    Patent number: 5136951
    Abstract: A nosecone/fairing for reducing the aerodynamic drag of an underwing mounted chaff and flare dispenser has the shape of a flattened paraboloid and covers only the generally square front of the chaff and flare dispenser. The nosecone/fairing is made of fiberglass and attaches to the chaff and flare dispenser by mounting holes in the nosecone/fairing located to align with preexisting holes in the unmodified chaff and flare dispenser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1992
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force
    Inventor: Stephen P. Herrlinger