Patents by Inventor Thomas W. Hampton

Thomas W. Hampton 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).

  • HPLC column and a column packing method
    Patent number: 4737292
    Abstract: This invention relates to a column for use in preparative HPLC so structured as to insure a reproducible packing bed uniformity regardless of the particle size of the medium used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1987
    Date of Patent: April 12, 1988
    Assignee: Separations Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert P. Ritacco, Thomas W. Hampton
  • Impulsive rocket motor safety-arming device
    Patent number: 4046076
    Abstract: An impulsive safety-arming device provides handling safety in a rocket mo. Prior to arming, a piston is blocked in position to contain a squib, thereby preventing inadvertent ignition. After arming, the piston block is removed allowing high temperature, high pressure gas from the squib to force the piston past vent ports and to escape and ignite the motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1975
    Date of Patent: September 6, 1977
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventor: Thomas W. Hampton