Patents by Inventor Thomas E. Wergen

Thomas E. Wergen 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).

  • Less lethal weapon attachable to lethal weapon including valve arrangement
    Patent number: 6142058
    Abstract: A weapon comprising a combination lethal weapon and less lethal gas-powered weapon mounted below the lethal weapon. The less lethal weapon which fires projectiles is independently operable when dismounted and included bolt, gas supply and magazine features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2000
    Inventors: Wayne R. Mayville, Thomas E. Wergen
  • Less lethal weapon attachable to lethal weapon including valve arrangement
    Patent number: 5954043
    Abstract: A weapon comprising a combination lethal weapon and less lethal gas-powered weapon mounted below the lethal weapon. The less lethal weapon which fires projectiles is independently operable when dismounted and included bolt, gas supply and magazine features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1999
    Assignee: Universal Propulsion Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne R. Mayville, Thomas E. Wergen
  • Less lethal weapon attachable to lethal weapon
    Patent number: 5832911
    Abstract: A weapon comprising a combination lethal weapon and less lethal gas-powered weapon mounted below the lethal weapon. The less lethal weapon which fires projectiles is independently operable when dismounted and includes a bolt, gas supply and magazine features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1998
    Assignee: Universal Propulsion Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne R. Mayville, Thomas E. Wergen
  • Cutting torch and method
    Patent number: 4371771
    Abstract: A cutting torch and method for cutting or removing a material in which a high-velocity reactive gas stream is used to promote combustion of the material whereby a hollow elongated structure with an adequate supply of aluminum for producing unstable aluminum oxides are utilized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 1980
    Date of Patent: February 1, 1983
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Ernest C. Faccini, Thomas E. Wergen