Michael Christian Steele

US Patent:

51146770, May 19, 1992

Filed:

Apr 3, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/332129

Inventors:

Michael F. Steele - Fountain Valley CA
John E. Lambright - South Daytona FL
George M. Dobson - Deland FL

Assignee:

Brunswick Corporation - Skokie IL

International Classification:

G01N 2762
G01N 2764
G01N 2766

US Classification:

422 83

Abstract:

The gas detection apparatus for detecting chemical agents in an air stream includes a radioactive source to ionize the air stream and an electrostatic field to increase the efficiency of the apparatus by neutralizing undesired ions, which allows a radioactive source with a lower radiation level to be used than would be required without such neutralization. A diffusion chamber including a baffle device is then used for an ion selection processes. Additional undesired ions are diffused into the walls of the diffusion chamber while the remaining ions, which are the ones sought to be detected, pass from the diffusion chamber into a collection chamber. Detection of the chemical agent ions is achieved when the remaining ions collide with the walls of a collection chamber, transferring their charge to thereby generate a current.

US Patent:

51157098, May 26, 1992

Filed:

Aug 6, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/562799

Inventors:

Michael F. Steele - Fountain Valley CA

Assignee:

Brunswick Corporation - Skokie IL

International Classification:

F41C 2706
F41F 3048

US Classification:

89 1808

Abstract:

A release mechanism for facilitating launching a spin-stabilized self-propelled missile, which includes a rotary missile support and a launching support for supporting the rotary missile support for rotation about a spin axis and for movement axially of the spin axis. A nozzle assembly extends between the rotary missile support and the missile coaxial with the spin axis. A separable portion of the nozzle assembly moves axially in an aft direction under the influence of exhaust gases expelled by the missile. The separable portion strikes an abutment on the rotary missile support to effect rapid movement of the rotary missle support axially away from the missile on separation of the separable portion of the nozzle assembly. A low friction bearing is provided for engagement by the rotary missile support at its aft limit position of travel away from the missile to reduce spin momentum induced forces caused by the rotary missile support. Another low friction bearing surrounds the rotary missile support between the support and the launching support to further reduce spin momentum induced forces.

US Patent:

50673866, Nov 26, 1991

Filed:

May 18, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/195657

Inventors:

Nathan N. Shiovitz - Anaheim CA
John G. Maloney - Diamond Bar CA
Michael F. Steele - Fountain Valley CA

Assignee:

Brunswick Corporation - Skokie IL

International Classification:

F41C 2706
F41F 3048
F41F 3052

US Classification:

89 1808

Abstract:

A release mechanism for facilitating launching a spin-stabilized self-propelled missile. A missile support includes a rotary turbine having a receptacle defining a spin axis, and a fixed support for supporting the rotary turbine for rotation about the spin axis and for movement axially of the spin axis. A nozzle assembly extends from the missile into the receptacle and includes a fusible joint for heating by high temperature exhaust gases expelled by the missile to release the missile, and an aft nozzle section movable away from the missile on fusing and separation of the fusible joint. An abutment on the rotary turbine is disposed in the path of movement of the aft nozzle section for striking by the aft nozzle section to effect rapid movement of the rotary turbine and receptacle axially away from the missile on fusing and separation of the fusible joint.

US Patent:

50673858, Nov 26, 1991

Filed:

Jul 19, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/554556

Inventors:

Michael F. Steele - Fountain Valley CA

Assignee:

Brunswick Corporation - Skokie IL

International Classification:

F41C 2706
F41F 3048
F42B 1026

US Classification:

89 1808

Abstract:

For use with a launching apparatus for a spin-stabilized self-propelled missile, which includes a rotary missile support defining a spin axis and receiving the missile with a missile axis of rotation, and a spring operative to hold the missile on the missile support, a method and apparatus are provided for aligning the missile axis of rotation with the spin axis. The rotary missile support and missile are supported on a fixture for rotation about the spin axis. The rotary missile support and missile then are rotated relative to the fixture about the spin axis. The amount of eccentricity between the missile axis of rotation and the spin axis is determined. The missile is restrained for single plane motion and is adjustably moved relative to the rotary support to coincidently align the missile axis of rotation with the spin axis. The spring then is tightened to maintain the coincident alignment of the axes.

US Patent:

47243945, Feb 9, 1988

Filed:

Oct 11, 1985

Appl. No.:

6/786666

Inventors:

Scott R. Langer - Westminster CA
William D. Bowers - Newport Beach CA
Michael F. Steele - Fountain Valley CA
Raymond L. Chuan - Huntington Beach CA

Assignee:

Brunswick Corporation - Skokie IL

International Classification:

G01N 2762

US Classification:

324464

Abstract:

A device for gas detection through ion mobility segregation by mobility ranges includes a flow tube through which a sample of atmospheric air with possible contaminant gases flow. Ions formed of gases in the air and the possible contaminant gases are segregated by ion mobility range in either a first, second or subsequent electric field positioned along the flow tube. The ions are collected on an anode or cathode of each electric field. The ions of the gases striking an anode or cathode by charge transfer induce a detection current, the measure of which indicates the presence of gases of interest. A method for detecting a gas by ion mobility segregation is also described.