Patents by Inventor William J. Ledden, Jr.

William J. Ledden, Jr. 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).

  • Control after burnout for reaction steered missiles
    Patent number: 4078495
    Abstract: The warhead of a missile is loaded with a payload that can either be burned r exploded. If propulsion is lost and either aerodynamic steering is not present or the velocity level of the missile is degraded to a point where steering is marginal, steerage is maintained by igniting the warhead payload and exhausting gases through nozzles attached to the warhead.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 1974
    Date of Patent: March 14, 1978
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventor: William J. Ledden, Jr.