Patents Represented by Attorney Christopher A. Monsey
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Patent number: 8215236Abstract: A system and method of detecting, processing, and selectively responding to radio frequency transmissions detected by at least one projectile deployed above a geographic area.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2011Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventor: Jamie Bass
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Patent number: 8211559Abstract: A method and system for detecting liquid leaked from an energy storage structure, e.g., a battery is provided. One embodiment includes a sensor that detects the leaked electrolyte as it leaks through a breach in the wall retaining the electrolyte in the battery. The sensor has a sheet-like layer with a conductive surface and an electrical connection to a first interface. The sensor is positioned substantially flush to the battery wall, so that leaking electrolyte contacts the sensor. If the battery has a case, there is a first external communication point in electrical communication with the first interface. In the absence of leaked electrolyte there is substantially no electrical connection between the first external communication point and either of the terminals as indicated by a very high resistance. When leaked electrolyte is present there is an electrical connection between the first external communication point and either of the terminals.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2008Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventor: Susan Marie Waggoner
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Patent number: 8210557Abstract: A convertible trailer that may be reconfigured for use with different towing hitch arrangements. The trailer includes a first deck, a second deck, and an adjustable neck configured to support the second deck substantially level with the first deck in a pintle configuration and to support the second deck above the first deck in a fifth wheel configuration.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2009Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventor: John Felix Schneider
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Patent number: 8213547Abstract: A system and method to detect a signal of interest. In one embodiment, the system comprises a memory including a first parameter value, a second parameter value, a third parameter value and a program to identify active video values and null values in a first plurality of signals including the signal of interest. The system includes an interface portion adapted to receive a second plurality of signals based upon power levels of a first plurality of signals. The signal of interest is detectable based on the first, second and third parameter values.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2008Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventors: Brandon M. Sisley, Brad Prichard, Douglas N. Morgan, Craig A. Rouland
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Patent number: 8212709Abstract: A countermeasure method for directing a mobile tracking device away from an asset is provided. The countermeasure method includes directing the output of a continuous wave laser source at a seeker head of the mobile tracking device. The countermeasure method causes the generation of localized sources within the mobile tracking device and confuses the mobile tracking device as to the true location of the asset.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2009Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventor: Timothy Bradley
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Patent number: 8151683Abstract: A link chute ejection adapter for conveying spent links of an ammunition belt from the receiver chamber of a machine gun to a link chute.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2009Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventors: Glen Dick, James Buechler, Michael Holzmeyer
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Patent number: 8151426Abstract: A convertible trailer that may be reconfigured for use with different towing hitch arrangements. The trailer includes a first deck, a second deck, and an adjustable neck configured to support the second deck substantially level with the first deck in a pintle configuration and to support the second deck above the first deck in a fifth wheel configuration.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2009Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventor: John Felix Schneider
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Patent number: 8151684Abstract: An armament system for aircraft includes an ammunition system and a mount system for a machine gun. The ammunition system includes an ammunition canister and feed system, the canister having a pair of brackets releasably coupled to a pair of receivers supported by a vertical mounting surface.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2009Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventors: James Buechler, Michael Holzmeyer
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Patent number: 8156050Abstract: A project management system comprising a first, second, third, fourth and fifth processing sequences embodied in a computer readable medium. The first processing sequence is operable to provide a user interface to display a plurality of alert indicia corresponding to a plurality of alert status of a plurality of project requirements. The second processing sequence is operable to convert an incomplete requirement to a complete requirement upon completion of a task corresponding to the incomplete requirement. The third processing sequence is operable to determine the alert status of the requirements of the plurality of projects based on a time difference between a current date and a target date corresponding to each requirement. The fourth and fifth processing sequences are operable override the alert status based on user selections.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2009Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventors: Roger L. Correll, Steven D. Lawyer, Thomas R. O'Brien, James W. Evans, II, M. Denise Wittmer, Karen B. Hixson
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Patent number: 8154954Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method and system for finding and physically altering underground targets. Multiple projectiles are dispersed into the ground and determine their spatial orientation using seismic waves, and then operate as an array to locate and properly time kinetic pulses to focus seismic waves on the target.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2009Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventors: Trevor Snow, Jeffrey M. Snow
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Patent number: 8149153Abstract: An instrumentation structure includes a sensor array and a support structure. The sensor array is rotatable around multiple axes. Radar absorbent material (RAM) is adapted to conform to non-planar exterior surfaces of the instrumentation structure.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2008Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventors: Garry Wieneke, Ameer Beitvashahi, Dent Matthew, Gerry Miller
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Patent number: 8147133Abstract: A measured system for use with a calorimeter and related methods of operation.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2009Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventors: Daniel Ellison, Ryan Ubelhor
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Patent number: 8146480Abstract: A protective structure for a vehicle having an opening on an upper surface is provided. One embodiment of the invention has at least a partial enclosure around an area defined laterally by the vehicle opening with an overhead and side protective capability. An embodiment of the invention has an overhead cover that is formed to substantially enclose a top area of the enclosure and having multiple panels that may be locked into place or opened by an occupant for exit through a top area of the enclosure. The multiple panels in this embodiment extend upwardly and inwardly from a section of the enclosure's side walls. Ballistic windows are provided on the protective structure such that an occupant can view laterally and vertically through the enclosure and overhead cover. A shield or protective plate can be mounted on one side of the enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2010Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventors: John Schneider, Christopher Brown, Robin Cromwell, Donald Lowe
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Patent number: 8146992Abstract: An operator support assembly supported for rotation. The operator support assembly includes a seat bottom suspended below a rotatable member and a support coupling the seat bottom to the rotatable member. The support illustratively includes a shock absorbing device to dampen shock impulse between the rotatable member and the seat bottom. A quick release mechanism may be provided to cause the seat bottom to pivot downwardly about a pivot coupler.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2009Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventors: Christopher Allen Brown, Matthew Juhl
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Patent number: 8150325Abstract: An exemplary signal interference control system is disclosed that utilizes a computer system, such as programmable logic circuits or computer controlled logic gates, to generate blanking or control signals for various types of radio frequency receiver and transmitter combinations. Control signals are generated based on signal characteristic information stored in a memory including a delay following receipt of a pre-trigger signal from a radio frequency transmitter and a pulse width of control signal(s) generated for specified receivers, frequencies or systems. In one embodiment, information can be retrieved from a memory and used to generate an interference control signal. One or more control signals can be routed to a related or associated receiver to reduce or eliminate interference effects.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2008Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventor: Brad A. Prichard
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Patent number: 8149390Abstract: A simulation system for predicting a likelihood of whether a target object positioned in an environment will be detected by a detection system when illuminated by a laser source. The simulation system may be used for a laser rangefinder application and a laser designator application. The simulation system may provide a detection probability of the target object at a specified range to the detection system or a plurality of detection probabilities as a function of the range to the detection system. The simulation system may provide an indication of an overlap of the beam provided by the laser source on the target object. The simulation system may determine the effect of vibration on the detection of the target object at a specified range.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2009Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventor: Jerry G. Brown
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Patent number: 8146993Abstract: A seat assembly supported for rotation and including a foot control supported below a seat base for rotation with a rotatable support member. The foot control illustratively includes a right control pedal configured to cause the actuator to drive the rotatable member in a clockwise rotation, and a left control pedal configured to cause the actuator to drive the rotatable member in a counterclockwise direction.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2009Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventors: John F. Schneider, Matthew Juhl, Christopher Brown
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Patent number: 8146476Abstract: A protective structure for a vehicle having an opening on an upper surface is provided. One embodiment of the invention has at least a partial enclosure around an area defined laterally by the vehicle opening with an overhead and side protective capability. An embodiment of the invention has an overhead cover that is formed to substantially enclose a top area of the enclosure and having multiple panels that may be locked into place or opened by an occupant for exit through a top area of the enclosure. The multiple panels in this embodiment extend upwardly and inwardly from a section of the enclosure's side walls. Ballistic windows are provided on the protective structure such that an occupant can view laterally and vertically through the enclosure and overhead cover. A shield or protective plate can be mounted on one side of the enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2009Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventors: John Schneider, Christopher Brown, Robin Cromwell, Donald Lowe
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Patent number: 8146283Abstract: An adapter for mounting on a weapon. The adapter illustratively includes a plurality of mounting rails for removably coupling with a variety of accessories, such as sights, illumination devices, and laser aiming devices.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2009Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventors: Mark A. Genes, Brandon R. Clarke, Christopher Austin, Michael Holzmeyer, Daniel V. Jones, Jeremy M. Knepp, Lucius A. Taylor, Barry Gatewood
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Patent number: 8082849Abstract: An electrical power disruption device including a projectile configured to be propelled upwardly from a hand-held launcher and receiving a plurality of electrically conductive streamers.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2009Date of Patent: December 27, 2011Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventors: John Felix Schneider, Christopher Allen Brown