Patents by Inventor William M. Burnett

William M. Burnett 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).

  • Energy-absorbing sabot
    Patent number: 3961580
    Abstract: A one-piece sabot of the can type comprises an energy storage means posited between the obturator and the aft end of the subcaliber projectile and means for mounting the sabot on the projectile in one of a plurality of axial positions. Energy stored in the storage means during the initial phase of launch is released after launch to effect projectile-sabot separation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 1975
    Date of Patent: June 8, 1976
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: William M. Burnett, Albert W. Horst, Jr.
  • Bulb for a high voltage detector
    Patent number: D251150
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 1977
    Date of Patent: February 20, 1979
    Inventor: William M. Burnett
  • Combined bulb-and-shield for a high voltage detector
    Patent number: D251633
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 1977
    Date of Patent: April 17, 1979
    Inventor: William M. Burnett