Charles Arthur Garrison

US Patent:

51700042, Dec 8, 1992

Filed:

Aug 5, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/740452

Inventors:

Charles G. Garrison - San Jose CA

Assignee:

Teledyne Industries, Inc. - Northridge CA

International Classification:

F42B 102

US Classification:

89 114

Abstract:

An explosive device which has a retainer with a groove, that houses a charge adapted to produce a shock wave upon detonation. The retainer is attached to a target such as an airplane canopy, so that the charge is spaced from the target a predetermined distance. Between the charge and the target is a transmitting medium that transmits the shock waves of the charge to the target. The transmitting medium is constructed from an essentially incompressible material such as rubber, which transmits the shock waves without dissipating much of the blast energy of the charge.

US Patent:

40897168, May 16, 1978

Filed:

May 10, 1977

Appl. No.:

5/795477

Inventors:

Terrence P. Goddard - Aptos CA
Donald N. Thatcher - Hollister CA
Charles G. Garrison - San Jose CA

Assignee:

Teledyne McCormick-Selph, an operating division of Teledyne Industries,
Inc. - Hollister CA

International Classification:

C06B 4528

US Classification:

149 10

Abstract:

This invention teaches preparation of individual and uncoated propellant grains by incorporating a coating or integral layer of ignition compound, specifically simple salts of decahydrodecaboric acid and coprecipitates of these salts with an oxidizer. The resulting propellant grains so prepared exhibit substantially improved ignition capability, virtually independent of ambient conditioning temperature conditions at the time of use.

US Patent:

40947122, Jun 13, 1978

Filed:

May 10, 1977

Appl. No.:

5/795473

Inventors:

Terrence P. Goddard - Aptos CA
Donald N. Thatcher - Hollister CA
Charles G. Garrison - San Jose CA

Assignee:

Teledyne McCormick Selph, an operating division of Teledyne Industries,
Inc. - Hollister CA

International Classification:

C06B 4528

US Classification:

149 10

Abstract:

This invention teaches a method and the resultant product of preparing consolidated propellant charges that incorporate an integral ignition compound, specifically certain simple salts of decahydrodecaboric acid and coprecipitates of these salts with an oxidizer. The charges so prepared exhibit substantially improved ignition and breakup compared to untreated charges, especially at low temperature, because each of the individual consolidated grains are surrounded by the salts taught herein.

US Patent:

41888189, Feb 19, 1980

Filed:

Oct 4, 1978

Appl. No.:

5/948455

Inventors:

Charles G. Garrison - San Jose CA

Assignee:

Teledyne McCormick Selph (an operating division of Teledyne Industries,
Inc.) - Hollister CA

International Classification:

G01M 320

US Classification:

73 407

Abstract:

A self-contained device for selectively discharging a pressurized gas within a hermetically sealed vessel to which it has been sealed, to enable a leak testing of the vessel. A linear actuator is functioned to open a small, high pressure cylinder that has been charged with a detector gas. The mechanism is preferably mounted to the interior of a lid which is then sealed onto the vessel which is to be tested. Proper functioning of the device may be confirmed electrically, since circuit continuity between an electrical contact pin and at least one additional portion on the exterior surface of the vessel will be permanently broken after proper functioning.