Anthony Paul Caruso
Physician at Elm St, Denver, CO
License number
Colorado 36821
Issued Date
Mar 12, 1998
Renew Date
May 31, 2001
Expiration Date
May 31, 2001
Type
Physician
Address
Address
1651 Elm St, Denver, CO 80220
Professional information
Impact-Detonated Time Delay Fuse
US Patent:
4459914, Jul 17, 1984
Filed:
May 17, 1982
Appl. No.:
6/379239
Inventors:
Anthony M. Caruso - Aurora CO
International Classification:
F42C 1908
US Classification:
102204
Abstract:
Illustrative embodiments of the invention provide a visually inspectable primer and detonating charge cannister for a fuse for hand grenades and other munitions and explosives. The delay charge, moreover, is effectively symmetrical to permit reliable fuze operation in spite of incorrect assembly. The primer is sealed in its bore in the fuse body by means of a crimped ring which leaves the primer exposed to visual inspection to insure its correct orientation within the fuse. The delay charge is made symmetrical by removing the initiator charge from its usual location in the delay charge housing and placing the initiator in a detonating charge cannister. By placing the initiator next to the crimped end of a detonating charge cannister, the detonating charge also becomes not only amenable to visual inspection, but also less subject to deterioration through moisture attack.
Anti-Personnel Fragmentation Liner
US Patent:
4515083, May 7, 1985
Filed:
Jan 27, 1983
Appl. No.:
6/461509
Inventors:
Anthony M. Caruso - Aurora CO
International Classification:
F42B 2700, F42B 1348
US Classification:
102493
Abstract:
Illustrative embodiments of the invention are directed to a fragmentation casing for a munition in which the size and distribution pattern of the shrapnel is carefully controlled. Typically, the casing is formed from a stacked array of rings in which angularly oriented inner and outer surface grooves form apertures at the mutual intersections. Through control of ring size, groove depth and shape, a light-weight, efficient fragmentation casing is provided in which the size, shape and bursting pattern of the resulting shrapnel is regulated in a predetermined manner.
Hand Grenade Safety Device
US Patent:
4513667, Apr 30, 1985
Filed:
Nov 25, 1983
Appl. No.:
6/554782
Inventors:
Anthony M. Caruso - Aurora CO
International Classification:
F42B 2700
US Classification:
102487
Abstract:
A different, or additional safety mechanism is provided for hand grenades and other munitions. Illustratively, a latch, pivotally mounted on the safety handle or explosive filling plug of a conventional fragmentation grenade immobilizes the otherwise free end of the grenade's safety handle. In this way, the ring and safety pin combination can be eliminated because the latch now provides an alternate safety. The latch also prevents the dangerous field abuse of carrying grenades from accouterment or uniforms by means of the safety handles or the safety pin rings.
Firing Mechanism
US Patent:
4506606, Mar 26, 1985
Filed:
Jan 27, 1983
Appl. No.:
6/461400
Inventors:
Anthony M. Caruso - Aurora CO
International Classification:
F42B 2700
US Classification:
102487
Abstract:
A typical embodiment of the invention has a gasket pressed between the flange on a hand grenade fuze and the bore in the grenade's firing mechanism body that exposes the percussion cap to the striker in order to make the fuze waterproof and dirtproof. A threaded ferrule bears against the flange to press the gasket into this engagement. A portion of the ferrule extends over a length of the fuze housing to provide a heat shield that establishes the burning time of the fuze. In this way, striker impact is enhanced through a rigid, although readily removable fuze mounting; attenuated fuze effects caused by fully waterproofed fuze lengths are avoided; and fuze assembly is completed after the striker is "cocked" and secured by the safety handle and associated cotter pin.