Patents by Inventor Walter H. Maurer

Walter H. Maurer 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).

  • MEMS safe arm device for microdetonation
    Patent number: 7040234
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for electronically arming and firing a MEMS-scale interrupted explosive train to detonate a main charge explosive. The device includes a MEMS slider assembly housing a transfer charge electrically actuated to move between safe and armed positions of the explosive train.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Walter H. Maurer, Gabriel H. Soto, David R. Hollingsworth
  • Method for utilizing a MEMS safe arm device for microdetonation
    Patent number: 7007606
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method utilizing a MEMS safe arm device for electronically arming and firing a MEMS-scale interrupted explosive train to detonate a main charge explosive. The device includes a MEMS slider assembly housing a transfer charge electrically actuated to move between safe and armed positions of the explosive train.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2006
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Walter H. Maurer, Gabriel H. Soto, David R. Hollingsworth