Patents by Inventor T. Gordon Brown

T. Gordon Brown 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).

  • System and method for reducing dispersion of small rockets
    Patent number: 6347763
    Abstract: An active damping method and a self-contained active damping system that can be retrofitted to existing rockets are provided which for reducing the dispersion of rockets by using lateral thrusters to oppose any initial yawing motion. The self-contained system of the present invention can be installed in a cylindrical section of a rocket body by insertion between other flight body parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2002
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: Thomas E. Harkins, T. Gordon Brown
  • Fold-out fin
    Patent number: 6168111
    Abstract: A fold-out fin has a fin geometry defined by two cross-sectional cuts through the cylindrical projectile body, both cuts being parallel to the boattail surface. This geometry insures that the stowed fin assembly fits within the gun tube. This geometry also exhibits low drag and good aerodynamic behavior. Upon launch, the fins are deployed and then locked in the fully open position with a spring loaded pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: Lyle D. Kayser, T. Gordon Brown