Robert Alan Becker

US Patent:

42211689, Sep 9, 1980

Filed:

Jan 15, 1948

Appl. No.:

3/002534

Inventors:

Seth H. Neddermeyer - Seattle WA
Robert A. Becker - Urbana IL

International Classification:

F42C 1300

US Classification:

102211

Abstract:

1. In a proximity fuze comprising a target-responsive circuit including a first electronic grid controlled tube and a squib detonating circuit including a second electronic grid controlled tube; a B tube voltage supply for said tube circuits comprising a condenser, an external connection for charging said condenser from an external source, and circuit means for connecting said condenser to said tube circuits, said circuit means including a biasing resistor connected between the minus terminal of said condenser and the cathode of said first grid controlled tube, a second biasing resistor connected between the grid of the second grid controlled tube and the minus terminal of said condenser whereby when the B drain of the said fuze exceeds a predetermined level, the bias on said second grid controlled tube is reduced to the firing point, thereby igniting said squib.

US Patent:

41914961, Mar 4, 1980

Filed:

Dec 9, 1977

Appl. No.:

5/859172

Inventors:

Robert F. Becker - Seattle WA

International Classification:

E02D 2732
E02D 3500

US Classification:

405229

Abstract:

A gas-bag supported structural foundation comprises at least one flexible, substantially air-tight bag adapted to be placed on the ground; a floor structure superimposed on the bag; a source of gas under pressure; conduits connecting the source of gas under pressure to the bag, and the bags to atmosphere; and in the conduits valve means responsive to changes in floor level and operative to direct the flow of gas to and from the bag as required to maintain the floor in a substantially level condition.