21 November 2012

Petitions to Rescind Patents 2002-2011

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Petitions to Rescind from Calendar Year 2002

Serial No.	Date Petition Filed	Patent/Pub Number Selected images for illustration
0970647	07/08/2002	Patent 8272219 United States Patent 8,272,219 Johnson , et al. September 25, 2012 Gas turbine engine combustor having trapped dual vortex cavity Abstract A gas turbine engine combuslor has a trapped dual vortex cavity defined between aft, forward, and bottom walls. Air injection first holes are positioned in the forward wall. Air injection second holes are positioned in the aft walls. Fuel injection holes in the forward wall are located between the bottom wall and a cavity opening located at a top of the cavity. First angled film cooling apertures are disposed through the bottom wall. Second angled film cooling apertures are located in the forward wall between the fuel injection holes and the bottom wall. Third angled film cooling apertures are located in the forward wall between the fuel injection holes and the cavity opening. Inventors: Johnson; Arthur Wesley (Cincinnati, OH), Burrus; David Louis (Cincinnati, OH) Assignee: General Electric Company (Cincinnati, OH) Appl. No.: 09/706,427 Filed: November 3, 2000
07600478	09/05/2002	Patent 6782793 United States Patent 6,782,793 Lloyd August 31, 2004 Active armor protection system for armored vehicles Abstract A sensor system for defending armoured vehicles against projectiles through the use of active armour. A thermal sensor detects a projectile's presence, and a laser proximity sensor determines its location. A doppler sensor distinguishes between threatening and nonthreatening projectiles by measuring the projectile's velocity. The sensors are positioned in a housing with a segmented spherical window, wherein each sensor can detect the projectile through a window segment having a filtering characteristic which is matched to its associated sensor. An eyelid shutter, which can open and close, protects the window from small arms fire and shrapnel. A conical deflector protects the sensor system from objects such as tree branches. Heater elements are used to clear ice and snow from the window, and the eyelid shutter removes other material through the use of a cleaning liquid delivery system and rubber wipers. Inventors: Lloyd; Peter Gregory (Shrewsbury, GB) Assignee: Honeywell Aerospatiale Inc. (Quebec, CA) Appl. No.: 07/600,478 Filed: October 19, 1990
06864481	11/06/2002	Patent 6714306 United States Patent 6,714,306 Chovan , et al. March 30, 2004 Sensor for optically sensing air borne acoustic waves Abstract The present invention relates to an optical sensor of air borne acoustic waves. The sensor comprises means for producing mutually coherent optical sampling and reference beams, which may be combined to form an intermediate frequency carrier, the sampling beam being exposed to the acoustic field, in which acoustic wave induced density variations occur. These density variations produce a variation in the index of refraction and thereupon a phase modulation of the sampling beam. This phase modulation may be recovered by an optical detector and a phase detector as an electrical signal representative of the acoustic signal. The invention has application to security systems. Inventors: Chovan; Joseph Lawrence (North Syracuse, NY), Lowry; Martin Francis (Liverpool, NY), Monsay; Evelyn Hope (Brewerton, NY), Penn; William Arthur (Baldwinsville, NY), Whyland; William Pattee (Marcellus, NY), Snowman; Lawrence Richard (Liverpool, NY) Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation (Bethesda, MD) Appl. No.: 06/864,481 Filed: May 19, 1986
PCT/US02/19244	02/10/2003
09767542	06/11/2003	Patent 7059249 United States Patent 7,059,249 Chaboki , et al. June 13, 2006 Transverse plasma injector ignitor Abstract A plasma injector for use in munitions having a central axis. The plasma injector has a stub case, a tube, an anode, a cathode, and a conductive wire. The tube has a first end, a second end, and a central bore extending therethrough. The tube has at least one aperture that is operably connected to the central bore. The tube is attached to the stub case substantially transverse to the central axis. The anode is positioned proximate the first end. The cathode is positioned proximate the second end. The conductive wire extends through the central bore between the anode and the cathode and operably connects the anode and the cathode. Inventors: Chaboki; Amir (Minneapolis, MN), McPeak; Reed A. (Vadnais Heights, MN), Triviski; Michael R. (Oakdale, MN), Zelenak; Steven R. (Champlin, MN) Assignee: United Defense LP (Arlington, VA) Appl. No.: 09/767,542 Filed: January 23, 2001
09127372	07/02/2003	Patent 6808179 United States Patent 6,808,179 Bhattacharyya , et al. October 26, 2004 Turbomachinery seal Abstract A turbomachinery seal (20) attached to annular member (30) which surrounds and rotatably engages a shaft (34). The seal is capable of sealing pressure differentials between a high pressure region (24) and a low pressure region (26) well in excess of 300 psi at relatively low leakage rates. One embodiment (120) of the seal includes a plurality of confronting plates (128) arranged so as to form an annular structure. Another embodiment (220) includes a plurality of bristle packs (252), each positioned between annular plates (256) having an axial taper (278) adjacent radially inner ends (274). In another embodiment (320) bristles 334' and 334" extend in axial positive and negative directions so as to create an interleaved bristle structure. In yet another embodiment (720), a plurality of elongate members (450) are embedded within bristles (434). A turbomachine (550) includes seals 520' and 520" of the invention. Inventors: Bhattacharyya; Abhijit (Revere, MA), Marscher; William D. (Morristown, NJ) Assignee: Concepts ETI, Inc. (White River Junction, VT) Appl. No.: 09/127,372 Filed: July 31, 1998
10453246	06/23/2004	Patent 6867725 United States Patent 6,867,725 Breeden , et al. March 15, 2005 Combination low observable and thermal barrier assembly Abstract The invention is a protective cover assembly having at least one part for a surface of a structure. In detail, the invention includes a first flexible layer of heat resistant material bonded to the structure having an outer surface with a radar cross-section reducing shape. A second layer of radar signature reducing material is bonded to outer surface of the first flexible layer and includes 1) a film of conductive material bonded to the first flexible layer; and 2) a film of radar absorbing material bonded to the film of conductive material. A third layer of heat resistant material is bonded to the second layer, the third layer made of a dielectric material having a thickness selected to provide a reduction in the radar cross-section of the cover when combined with the film of radar absorbing material. Inventors: Breeden; Cary T. (Rancho Cucamogna, CA), Ortiz; Vincent M. (Hermosa Beach, CA), Moore; William A. (Rancho Plaos Verdes, CA) Assignee: Northrop Grumman Corporation (Los Angeles, CA) Appl. No.: 10/453,246 Filed: June 3, 2003
10301420	11/02/2004	Patent 7040235 United States Patent 7,040,235 Lloyd May 9, 2006 Kinetic energy rod warhead with isotropic firing of the projectiles Abstract A kinetic energy rod warhead including a plurality of sections each enclosing a plurality of projectile and an explosive charge partially surrounding the projectiles defining a primary projectile firing direction. The firing direction of each section is different for isotropically deploying the projectiles. Inventors: Lloyd; Richard M. (Melrose, MA) Assignee: Raytheon Company (Waltham, MA) Appl. No.: 10/301,420 Filed: November 21, 2002
10384804	11/02/2004	Patent 7415917 United States Patent 7,415,917 Lloyd August 26, 2008 Fixed deployed net for hit-to-kill vehicle Abstract A warhead including a hit-to-kill vehicle and a hub about the hit-to-kill vehicle including, packaged therein, a net and a plurality of rods held in a spaced relationship by the net for destroying a target when the net is deployed in the vicinity of the target in case the hit-to-kill vehicle misses the target. Inventors: Lloyd; Richard M. (Melrose, MA) Assignee: Raytheon Company (Waltham, MA) Appl. No.: 10/384,804 Filed: March 10, 2003
10404935	11/18/2004	Patent 7510995 United States Patent 7,510,995 Sevener , et al. March 31, 2009 **Please see images for: ( Certificate of Correction ) ** Application of a mixed metal oxide catalyst to a metallic substrate Abstract A method for applying a mixed metal oxide catalyst to a metallic substrate for the creation of a robust, high temperature catalyst system for use in decomposing propellants, particularly hydrogen peroxide propellants, for use in propulsion systems. The method begins by forming a prepared substrate material consisting of a metallic inner substrate and a bound layer of a noble metal intermediate. Alternatively, a bound ceramic coating, or frit, may be introduced between the metallic inner substrate and noble metal intermediate when the metallic substrate is oxidation resistant. A high-activity catalyst slurry is applied to the surface of the prepared substrate and dried to remove the organic solvent. The catalyst layer is then heat treated to bind the catalyst layer to the surface. The bound catalyst layer is then activated using an activation treatment and calcinations to form the high-activity catalyst system. Inventors: Sevener; Kathleen M. (Los Angeles, CA), Lohner; Kevin A. (Los Angeles, CA), Mays; Jeffrey A. (Woodland Hills, CA), Wisner; Daniel L. (Valencia, CA) Assignee: United Technologies Corporation (Hartford, CT) Appl. No.: 10/404,935 Filed: April 1, 2003
11228247	09/13/2006	Patent 7391356 United States Patent 7,391,356 Brumley, II , et al. June 24, 2008 System and method for suppressing radio frequency transmissions Abstract A system and method for suppressing radio frequency ("RF") transmissions includes a transmitter for transmitting electronic signals that suppresses (e.g., prevents, disrupts, jams, interferes with or otherwise disables) RF transmissions. Some embodiments of the invention include a transmitter that suppresses one or more signals transmitted from a target transmitter in an RF transmission system to a target receiver in a wireless device operating in the RF transmission system to prevent, disrupt, jam, interfere with or otherwise disable an RF transmission between the target transmitter and the target receiver in the wireless device (i.e., target wireless device). These systems and methods may be used to interrupt communication, command and control of non-friendly combatant. These systems and methods may also be used to suppress RF transmissions to prevent the detonation of improvised explosive devices, or IEDs. Inventors: Brumley, II; Robert Haywood (Weems, VA), Reedy; Michael J. (South Riding, VA), Brumley, III; Robert Haywood (Richmond, VA) Assignee: Pegasus Global Strategic Solutions LLC (Reston, VA) Appl. No.: 11/228,247 Filed: September 19, 2005
11869676	11/17/2006	Patent 7386026 United States Patent 7,386,026 Gold June 10, 2008 Method and system for synchronizing and selectively addressing multiple receivers in a wireless, spread spectrum communication system Abstract A system and method for synchronizing and selectively addressing multiple receivers in a wireless communication system includes a spread spectrum transmitter and one or more spread spectrum receivers. The transmitter transmits a signal having an observable parameter which is pseudo-randomly varied. The receiver measures the relative times between recurrences of a selected value of the observable parameter being pseudo-randomly varied, and determines an initial state of the transmitter based upon the measured relative times. The receiver then synchronizes itself to the estimated current state of the transmitter using the determined initial state as a starting reference. In a frequency hopping embodiment, the spread spectrum transmitter comprises a feedback shift register, and transmits a sequence of pseudo-randomly hopped frequencies determined by the shift register. A receiver is tuned to one of the hopping frequencies, measures the relative times of arrival between consecutive transmissions, and determines the initial code word in the transmitter feedback shift register from the measured relative times of arrival by constructing and solving a set of linear equations. The receiver then matches comprises its feedback shift register to the initial code word, adjusted by an amount of time elapsed during the synchronization process. Similar techniques may also be applied both to direct sequence spread spectrum communication systems. Inventors: Gold; Robert (Los Angeles, CA) Assignee: Robert Gold Communication Systems, Inc. (Los Angeles, CA) Appl. No.: 09/832,067 Filed: April 9, 2001
PCT/US06/027416	07/17/2007
11454091	12/13/07	PGpub 20110070460 United States Patent Application 20110070460 Kind Code A1 Weihs; Timothy P. ; et al. March 24, 2011 Reactive composite material structures with electrostatic discharge protection and applications thereof Abstract Applicants have discovered that electrostatic discharge (ESD) may, in some circumstances, result in current densities sufficient to ignite unprotected reactive composite materials. They have further discovered that a reactive composite material (RCM) can be protected from ESD ignition without adversely affecting the desirable properties of the RCM by the application of conducting and/or insulating materials at appropriate locations on the RCM. Thus ESD-protected RCM structures can be designed for such sensitive applications as ignition of propellants, generation of light bursts, and structural materials for equipment that may require controlled self-destruction. Inventors: Weihs; Timothy P.; (Baltimore, MD) ; Besnoin; Etienne; (Baltimore, MD) ; Vincent; Ramzi; (Columbia, MD) ; Valliappan; Somasundaram; (Timonium, MD) ; Heian; Ellen; (Cockeysville, MD) ; Heerden; David Van; (Baltimore, MD) ; Rude; Timothy Ryan; (Baltimore, MD) ; Knio; Omar; (Timonium, MD) ; Spraker; Ronald; (Red Lion, PA) ; Lin; Yuping; (Lutherville, MD) Assignee: Reactive Nanotechnologies, Inc. Serial No.: 454091 Series Code: 11 Filed: June 15, 2006
11425663	12/20/2007	PGpub20080093418 United States Patent Application 20080093418 Kind Code A1 Weihs; Timothy P. ; et al. April 24, 2008 Multifunctional Reactive Composite Structures Fabricated From Reactive Composite Materials Abstract A reactive composite structure having selected energetic and mechanical properties, and methods of making reactive composite structures enabling the construction of complex parts and components by machining and forming of reactive composite materials without compromising the energetic or mechanical properties of the resulting reactive composite structure. Inventors: Weihs; Timothy P.; (Baltimore, MD) ; Lunking; David M.; (Rockville, MD) ; Heian; Ellen M.; (Cockeysville, MD) ; Xun; Yuwei; (Cockeysville, MD) ; Bowman; Richard; (Whiteford, MD) ; Catig; Gary; (Baltimore, MD) ; Heerden; David van; (Baltimore, MD) ; Valliappan; Somasundaram; (Timonium, MD) ; Knio; Omar; (Timonium, MD) ; Grzyb; Joseph; (Greensboro, NC) Correspondence Address: POLSTER, LIEDER, WOODRUFF & LUCCHESI 12412 POWERSCOURT DRIVE SUITE 200 ST. LOUIS MO 63131-3615 US Serial No.: 425663 Series Code: 11 Filed: June 21, 2006
09545407	01/25/2008	Patent 7952511 United States Patent 7,952,511 Geer May 31, 2011 **Please see images for: ( Certificate of Correction ) ** Method and apparatus for the detection of objects using electromagnetic wave attenuation patterns Abstract A method for detecting an object, comprising the steps of defining expected characteristics of scattered electromagnetic radiation to be received at a receiver; attenuating at least a portion of electromagnetic radiation received at the receiver by a presence of an object within a path of electromagnetic information; and detecting the attenuation to indicate a presence of the object. The object may be a low radar profile object, such as a stealth aircraft. The electromagnetic radiation is preferably microwave, but may also be radio frequency or infrared. By using triangulation and other geometric techniques, distance and position of the object may be computed. Inventors: Geer; James L. (Hoover, AL) Appl. No.: 09/545,407 Filed: April 7, 2000
07683016	06/23/2008	Patent 8132494 United States Patent 8,132,494 Nguyen , et al. March 13, 2012 Ballistic resistant composite article having improved matrix system Abstract An impact resistant rigid composite article comprising a fibrous layer comprising a network of filaments dispersed in a rigid matrix comprising one or more thermosetting resins and one or more thermoplastic resins which preferably include one or more initiating/compatibilization agents. Inventors: Nguyen; Huy X. (Chesterfield, VA), Lin; Leroy C. (Chesterfield, VA), Lang; Dennis C. (Chesterfield, VA) Assignee: Honeywell International, Inc. (Morristown, NJ) Appl. No.: 07/683,016 Filed: April 10, 1991 [All text, no drawings]
09954126	10/02/2009	Patent 7849695 United States Patent 7,849,695 Cover , et al. December 14, 2010 **Please see images for: ( Certificate of Correction ) ** Rocket thruster comprising load-balanced pintle valve Abstract A rocket thruster of this invention includes a nozzle and a valve assembly. The valve subassembly includes a pintle with a head portion, which has a truncated substantially conical surface region facing and concentric with converging and throat regions of the nozzle to provide a variable effective throat area therebetween. The truncated portion of the head portion has an outer edge defining a bleed passageway opening communicating with a primary bleed passage leading through the head portion to a bleed cavity located on an opposite side of the head portion. During activation of a rocket motor to which the rocket thruster is coupled, gases imparting a load on the head portion pass through the primary bleed passage to the opposite side of the head portion for counterbalancing loads acting on the head portion. A thrust control subassembly moves the pintle axially for changing the effective throat area. Inventors: Cover; Cary L. (Warwick, MD), Drendel; Albert S. (Elkton, MD) Assignee: Alliant Techsystems Inc. (Edina, MN) Appl. No.: 09/954,126 Filed: September 17, 2001
11713012	04/21/2010	PGpub 20120017754 United States Patent Application 20120017754 Kind Code A1 Joynt; Vernon P. January 26, 2012 Armor system and method for defeating high energy projectiles that include metal jets Abstract An armor system for defeating a solid projectile having an exterior rigid armor plate associated with a fiber-reinforced sheet armor affixed to the interior surface of the exterior armor plate, an interior armor plate, and an inner armor plate displaced from one another to form a first dispersion space between the sheet of self-bonded polymer and the interior armor plate. The first dispersion space is sufficiently thick to allow significant lateral dispersion of armor passing therethrough. The inner armor plate is disposed approximately parallel to the interior armor plate and displaced therefrom to form a second dispersion space between the interior armor plate and the inner armor plate. The second dispersion space is sufficiently thick to allow significant lateral dispersion of materials passing therethrough. Inventors: Joynt; Vernon P.; (Waterloof, ZA) Serial No.: 713012 Series Code: 11 Filed: March 2, 2007
11787423	05/24/2010	Patent 8004816 United States Patent 8,004,816 Adler August 23, 2011 Disabling a target using electrical energy Abstract One system described herein provides electrical energy by means of a Tesla coil that generates a strong electric field in the vicinity of an electrical target. An energy booster provides additional electrical energy to increase the probability of disabling and/or disrupting the electrical target. For example, an electrode may be configured with the Tesla coil to form the electric field of the electrical target. The electric field may cause a breakdown in the air about the Tesla coil that allows electric current to conduct to the electrical target. The Tesla coil may repetitively burst the electric field such that pulses of electric current are conducted to the electrical target. Inventors: Adler; Richard J. (Marana, AZ) Assignee: Applied Energetics, Inc (Tucson, AZ) Appl. No.: 11/787,423 Filed: April 16, 2007
11521307	06/14/2011	Patent 8151685 United States Patent 8,151,685 Joynt April 10, 2012 Apparatus for defeating high energy projectiles Abstract An armor system for defeating a solid projectile having a first armor plate, an interior armor plate, and an inner armor plate displaced from one another to form a first dispersion space between the first armor plate and the interior armor plate. The first dispersion space is sufficiently thick to allow significant lateral dispersion of armor passing therethrough. The inner armor plate is disposed approximately parallel to the interior armor plate and displaced therefrom to form a second dispersion space between the interior armor plate and the inner armor plate. The second dispersion space is sufficiently thick to allow significant lateral dispersion of materials passing therethrough. Inventors: Joynt; Vernon P. (Pretoria, ZA) Assignee: Force Protection Industries, Inc. (Ladson, SC) Appl. No.: 11/521,307 Filed: September 15, 2006