Narayan Bhagavatula

Title: Narayan Bhagavatula: Inventor of Weapon-Platform Mapping and Protection Technologies

Introduction

Narayan Bhagavatula is an inventor associated with Ledgewood, New Jersey, and the U.S. Government as represented by the Secretary of the Army. His work includes inventions related to weapon-platform mapping and protective turret enclosures. He holds 2 patents.

Latest Patents

Bhagavatula’s listed patents include “Armored Turret Enclosure with Asymmetric Folding Panels” and “Laser Mapping Tool and Weapon Replacement Fixture.”

The laser mapping tool is designed to map a weapon platform. A mandrel fits into either a weapon barrel or a replacement-fixture barrel, while the tool projects a laser cone centered on the weapon’s bore. Where the cone intersects the platform, it identifies positions where firing may be undesirable. These positions can be digitized and loaded into the weapon’s fire-control system.

Career Highlights

Bhagavatula’s patent work reflects an emphasis on practical military applications, including armored enclosures and tools intended to support weapon-platform mapping and fire-control planning. His listed assignee is the U.S. Government as represented by the Secretary of the Army.

Collaborations

His listed coworkers include Stanley P. Kopacz and Michael Neubauer.

Conclusion

Narayan Bhagavatula’s two patents address protective turret design and laser-based mapping, illustrating his contributions to Army-related engineering and weapon-platform technology.