Patents by Inventor Steven C. Tebrich

Steven C. Tebrich 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).

  • Inert and pressure-actuated submunitions dispensing projectile
    Patent number: 8931416
    Abstract: An inert axisymmetric projectile is provided for launching from a shipboard gun and dispersing submunitions at a target. The projectile includes a base plug, a sabot housing, a submunitions package, and a retainer ring. The sabot housing includes a plurality of sabot petals angularly arranged and attached to the plug. The housing includes a payload portion and a nose portion, with a passage corridor between these portions. The submunitions package is contained within the payload portion and constrained radially by the housing. The retainer ring constrains the petals for joining together. Upon launch aerodynamic pressure fractures the ring and causes the petals to unfurl, thereby releasing the submunitions package for dispersal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Inventors: Shawn P. Schneider, Steven C. Tebrich, Marin A. Kobin, Seth L. Williamson, Bradford Scott Smith, Stephen Dix
  • Inert and Pressure-Actuated Submunitions Dispensing Projectile
    Publication number: 20140251173
    Abstract: An inert axisymmetric projectile is provided for launching from a shipboard gun and dispersing submunitions at a target. The projectile includes a base plug, a sabot housing, a submunitions package, and a retainer ring. The sabot housing includes a plurality of sabot petals angularly arranged and attached to the plug. The housing includes a payload portion and a nose portion, with a passage corridor between these portions. The submunitions package is contained within the payload portion and constrained radially by the housing. The retainer ring constrains the petals for joining together. Upon launch aerodynamic pressure fractures the ring and causes the petals to unfurl, thereby releasing the submunitions package for dispersal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Inventors: Shawn P. Schneider, Steven C. Tebrich, Marin A. Kobin, Seth L. Williamson, Bradford Scott Smith, Stephen Dix