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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8053582 | Process for making tetrazole based cross-linked polymers A cross-linked polyisocyanate polymer and a process for preparation of a polymer having the general structure (I) including reacting an effective amount of tetrazole polyol with isocyanate resin, combining at a temperature in the range of about 50° C. to about 100... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8017768 | Catalitic synthesis of caged polynitramine compounds An improved method of preparing 2,4,6,8,10,12-hexanitro-2,4,6,8,10,12-hexaazaisowurtzitane (2,4,6,8,10,12-hexanitro-2,4,6,8,10,12-hexaazatetracyclo[5.5.0.05,9.03,11]dodecane) (HNIW) is disclosed. The compound is useful as a high energy, high de... | 09/13/2011 |
| 8012534 | Thermosetting coatings for particulate materials and methods of application A process is provided for coating particulate materials with a thermoset polymeric coating that is less prone to creep or abrasion than a thermoplastic coating. The process provides for the coating of water-reactive and water-soluble materials which require a non-aq... | 09/06/2011 |
| 7951248 | Electrostatic charge dissipation compositions including energetic particles An electrostatic charge dissipation composition having at least one energetic particle component and at least one oxidized electrically active polymer deposited on the energetic component. In another embodiment, the electrostatic charge dissipation composition inclu... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7947936 | Apparatus and method for cooperative multi target tracking and interception The invention described herein provides an apparatus and a method to cooperatively track and intercept a plurality of highly maneuvering asymmetric threats using networks of small, low-cost, lightweight, airborne vehicles that dynamically self-organize into an ad ho... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7943084 | Metal powders with improved flowability The present invention demonstrates a superior, more economical, and scalable process to increase the fluidity of metal powders by surface modification with alkylsilane reagents. This invention discloses that the most efficient process results from treatment with met... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7875714 | Processes for preparing certain hexaazaisowurtzitanes and their use in preparing hexanitrohexaazaisowurtzitane The present invention describes a novel heavy-metal-free sequence leading to a superior, more economical, and scalable process for the high efficiency conversion of hexaallylhexaazaisowurtzitane (HAllylIW) to hexanitrohexaazaisowurtzitane (CL-20). The process of the... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7874252 | Underwater grenade An underwater grenade and a method for using an underwater grenade. A depth activated, hand emplaced ordnance utilizing safe and arm technology to address underwater threats (such as enemy swimmers) while providing a safe interface with personnel. The grenade is arm... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7829660 | Bis(thienyl)isopyrazoles and process for preparing and method for using bis(thienyl)isopyrazoles The present invention demonstrates the synthesis of a new pyrazole-containing monomer by means of an easily implemented two-step process. This monomer can be electropolymerized to yield a stable n-doping polymer that may easily be electrochemically characterized. It... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7815759 | Electrostatic charge dissipation system statement regarding federally sponsored research or development An electrostatic charge reduction system including a composition having at least one energetic particle component with or without a non-conducting binder, and conducting polymer or electrically neutral polymer deposited on the energetic component in its oxidized for... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7745633 | Tetrazole based linear polymers A linear isocyanate polymer produced by utilizing an effective amount of tetrazole diol or tetrazole polyol, reacting with an effective amount isocyanate resin, and cooling to room temperature producing a linear polyisocyanate polymer. ... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7732741 | Folding articulating wing mechanism A locking mechanism for securing an articulated folding wing assembly in a fully extended position by means of a tapered locking plunger urged by a coiled compression spring to contact a complementary mating surface formed on the wing assembly. The spring urged lock... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7675012 | Apparatus and method for cooperative multi target tracking and interception The invention described herein provides an apparatus and a method to cooperatively track and intercept a plurality of highly maneuvering asymmetric threats using networks of small, low-cost, lightweight, airborne vehicles that dynamically self-organize into an ad ho... | 03/09/2010 |
| 7632943 | Method for making 3,3,7,7-tetrakis(difluoramino)octahydro-1,5-dinitro-1,5-diazocine (HNFX) A novel reaction scheme is presented for making a 3,3,7,7-tetrakis(difluoramino)octahydro-1,5-diazocinium salt, such as HNFX, from a tetrahydro-1,5-diazocine-3,7(2H,6H)-dione that does not employ N-nitrolysis,—but that instead requires protolytic N-deprotection, o... | 12/15/2009 |
| 7620277 | Fiber pigtails and method for fabricating the same An optical fiber pigtail and methods of fabricating of the same. The invention also relates to a method of self-alignment of a fiber pigtail and a method of attachment of a fiber pigtail to a surrogate chip. ... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7608179 | Bis(thienyl)isopyrazoles and process for preparing and method for using bis(thienyl)isopyrazoles The present invention demonstrates the synthesis of a new pyrazole-containing monomer by an easily implemented two-step process. This monomer can be electropolymerized to yield a stable n-doping polymer that may easily be electrochemically characterized. It is demon... | 10/27/2009 |
| 7601747 | One-pot process for making di-functional di-tetrazole diols to produce tetrazole based polymers A one-pot process for making energetic cast cured binders making di-tetrazoles to produce di-functional di-tetrazole diols for making tetrazole base polymers. Embodiments of the present invention relate generally to a process for preparation of a di-functional monom... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7591225 | Fuze module A self-contained fuze module, for installation on pieces of ordnance, having sensing devices and processing capability within the fuze module to determine whether conditions have been met to arm the ordnance. The fuze module is a unitary sealed module communicating ... | 09/22/2009 |
| 7563889 | 3,3,7,7,-tetrakis(difluoramino)octahydro-1,5-diazocinium salts and method for making the same 3,3,7,7-Tetrakis(difluoramino)octahydro-1,5-diazocinium intermediate salts and method for making the salts, through difluoramination followed by N-denosylation or N-deprotection, which are valuable for use as precursor(s) to HNFX as well as to other members of the r... | 07/21/2009 |
| 7557250 | Picric acid explosive compound and environmentally friendly methods for making the same An environmentally friendly picric acid explosive comprising, providing a nitromalondialdehyde, providing a dinitroketone, reacting the nitromalondialdehydes with the dinitroketone to produce a mixture, and subjecting the mixture to a cyclodehydrative mechanism to p... | 07/07/2009 |
| 7557220 | Tetrazole based linear polymers A linear isocyanate polymer produced by utilizing an effective amount of tetrazole diol or tetrazole polyol, reacting with an effective amount isocyanate resin, and cooling to room temperature producing a linear polyisocyanate polymer. ... | 07/07/2009 |
| 7544811 | Di- and multifunctional monomers for producing tetrazole based polymers The present invention discloses monomers of structure (IV) wherein “X” is an alkyl, aryl, or oligoether group, and “R” is an alkyl, aryl, or oligoether group that is chemically bonded to the N1 or N2... | 06/09/2009 |
| 7531702 | Picric acid explosive compound and environmentally friendly methods for making the same An environmentally friendly picric acid explosive comprising, providing a nitromalondialdehyde, providing a dinitroketone, reacting the nitromalondialdehydes with the dinitroketone to produce a mixture, and subjecting the mixture to a cyclodehydrative mechanism to p... | 05/12/2009 |
| 7528257 | Process for making di-functional tetrazole diols to produce tetrazole base polymers A process for making energetic cast cured binders by making di-tetrazoles to produce di-functional tetrazole diols for producing tetrazole base polymers. Embodiments of the present invention relates generally to a process for preparation of a monomer including react... | 05/05/2009 |
| 7517997 | Process for making tetrazole based cross-linked polymers A cross-linked polyisocyanate polymer and a process for preparation of a polymer having the general structure (I) including reacting an effective amount of tetrazole polyol with isocyanate resin, combining at a temperature in the range of about 50° C. to about 100... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7462681 | Polycyanurate compositions A polycyanurate composition (I), wherein “n” is a positive integer of about 1 to about 10, and wherein R, R′, and R″ comprising at least one of C, H, N, O, F, Si, P, S, Cl, Br, I, and any combination thereof. A method of making a polycyanurate composition (I... | 12/09/2008 |
| 7456295 | Bis(thienyl)isopyrazoles and process for preparing and method for using bis(thienyl)isopyrazoles The present invention demonstrates the synthesis of a new pyrazole-containing monomer by means of an easily implemented two-step process. This monomer can be electropolymerized to yield a stable n-doping polymer that may easily be electrochemically characterized. It... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7447335 | Apparatus for detection of objects The present invention relates to an apparatus for locating objects (such as exploded or unexploded ordnance). The embodiments take advantage of spectroscopic features of an object's paint or surface finish to discriminate between the object and the background area. ... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7446208 | Process for making tetrazole based linear polymers A process for preparation of polymers including reacting an effective amount of tetrazole diols or tetrazole polyols with isocyanate resins to produce tetrazole based linear isocyanate polymers. ... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7440610 | Apparatus and method for image based coordinate determination An embodiment of the present invention utilizes the Precision Strike Suite (PSS). PSS performs tasks including but not limited to the generation of true geodetic coordinates and elevation of an item or a location, utilizing a stereo image database. PSS generates the... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7422175 | Apparatus and method for cooperative multi target tracking and interception The invention described herein provides an apparatus and a method to cooperatively track and intercept a plurality of highly maneuvering asymmetric threats using networks of small, low-cost, lightweight, airborne vehicles that dynamically self-organize into an ad ho... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7415900 | Blast pressure gauge Blast pressure gauges and methods for detecting blast pressure during a blast test. The gauges operate independently of power sources, are portable, and are used in harsh environments including test ranges. Each embodiment is constructed to detect blast pressures as... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7402679 | One-pot process for making multifunctional tetrazole polyols to produce tetrazole based polymers A process for making energetic urethane cured binders by making poly-tetrazoles to produce multi-functional tetrazole polyols for producing tetrazole base polymers. Embodiments of the present invention relate generally to a process for preparation of a monomer inclu... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7401505 | Low cost wind tunnel for supersonic and hypersonic aerothermal testing The invention disclosed herein provides a subsonic wind tunnel capable for accurately maintaining a desired Mach number, pressure and temperature for use in aerothermal testing of materials. The invention allows the Mach number to be precisely controlled in the test... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7396938 | Process for making multifunctional tetrazole polyols to produce tetrazole based polymers A process for making energetic cured binders by making poly-tetrazoles to produce multi-functional tetrazole polyols for producing tetrazole base polymers. Embodiments of the present invention relate generally to a process for preparation of a monomer including reac... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7381766 | Limonene, pinene, or other terpenes and their alcohols, aldehydes and ketones, as polymer solvents for conducting polymers in coating formulations and their uses A low-VOC (volatile organic compound) and/or low-toxicity coating formulation, including at least one non-halogenated organic solvent including any terpene or terpenoid, and at least one conducting polymer, electroactive polymer and/or conjugated polymer. In another... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7381448 | Limonene, pinene, or other terpenes and their alcohols, aldehydes and ketones, as polymer solvents for conducting polymers in aqueous and non-aqueous coating formulations and their uses A low-VOC (volatile organic compound) and/or low-toxicity coating formulation, including at least one non-halogenated solvent including terpene(s) or terpenoid(s), and at least one polymer including conducting polymers, electroactive polymers and/or conjugated polym... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7378131 | Limonene, pinene, or other terpenes and their alcohols, aldehydes and ketones, as polymer solvents for conducting polymers in coating formulations and their uses A low-VOC (volatile organic compound) and/or low-toxicity coating formulation, including at least one non-halogenated organic solvent including any terpene or terpenoid, and at least one conducting polymer, electroactive polymer and/or conjugated polymer. In another... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7379633 | Methods for fabrication of polymer integrated optical transceiver modules The present invention provides methods for fabricating interferometric fiber optic transceivers having integrated components in which a polymer-on-silicon and beam splitter module replaces the conventional LiNbO3 crystal. The polymer-on-silicon waveguides... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7351448 | Anti-reflective coating on patterned metals or metallic surfaces An apparatus and process for coating surfaces of metal or metallic components including providing at least one metal having a patterned outer surface exhibiting an optical reflection greater than about 40%, providing at least one anti-reflective coating material, th... | 04/01/2008 |
