Santa Barbara, CA, United States of America

Russell Reed, Jr

This inventor holds 3 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: USA as Represented by Secretary of the Navy. Active years: 1987-2004.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Russell Reed, Jr. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/russell-reed-jr

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile


% Patents Active = 33.3

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.0

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 2(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Ridgecrest, CA (US) (1987)
  • Santa Barbara, CA (US) (2003 - 2004)

Company Filing History:


Years Active: 1987-2004

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3 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Innovations of Russell Reed, Jr.

Introduction

Russell Reed, Jr. is a notable inventor based in Santa Barbara, CA (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of energetic compositions, particularly in the development of high energy propellants that reduce pollution. With a total of 3 patents, his work is recognized for its innovative approach to propellant formulations.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents focuses on a high energy propellant with reduced pollution. This invention relates to energetic compositions that offer increased performance while ensuring a total absence of hydrogen chloride in the combustion products. The formulation avoids the use of halogen-based oxidizers to prevent the formation of harmful byproducts. It utilizes ammonium dinitramide as a primary oxidizer, which is a more energetic molecule than ammonium perchlorate. The solid propellant formulations comprise about 5 to about 10 weight % of at least one energetic binder, about 20 to about 35 weight % of an energetic plasticizer, and about 25 to about 45 weight % of ammonium dinitramide as a primary oxidizer. Additionally, the formulations may include particulate aluminum and ultrafine aluminum to enhance performance.

Career Highlights

Russell Reed, Jr. works for the United States as represented by the Secretary of the Navy. His role involves the development of advanced propellant technologies that contribute to national defense and aerospace applications. His innovative work has positioned him as a key figure in the field of energetic materials.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Russell has collaborated with notable colleagues such as David A. Ciaramitaro and Jawaharlal Ramnarace. These collaborations have further enriched his research and development efforts in propellant technology.

Conclusion

Russell Reed, Jr. is a distinguished inventor whose work in high energy propellants has made a significant impact on reducing pollution in energetic compositions. His innovative formulations and contributions to the field continue to advance the technology used in aerospace and defense applications.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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