Patents Assigned to BOSTON ENGINEERING CORPORATION
  • Modular sensing device, system, and method
    Patent number: 11566924
    Abstract: A technique provides a modular sensing device having multiple separable modules attached end to end. The modules are selectable based on mission requirements, with different modules and combinations thereof selected for different mission types and/or requirements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: Boston Engineering Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Rufo, Michael Conry, Robert Watson
  • Techniques for providing variable buoyancy to a device
    Patent number: 11560204
    Abstract: A variable buoyancy device has an inner region and an outer cavity. The outer cavity extends at least partially around the inner region and is adapted to contain fluids, such as a liquid and a gas, the relative proportions of which can be varied to vary buoyancy. The inner region provides an advantageous location for equipment, while the outer cavity provides a significant volume for achieving a wide range of buoyancy adjustments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: Boston Engineering Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Lee Cardenas, Michael Conry, Michael Rufo, Todd Scrimgeour
  • Device with water-activated, automatic disconnect
    Patent number: 11346690
    Abstract: A technique for managing an attachment between first and second portions of a device. The technique includes a retaining component having a first state in which the retaining component maintains the attachment between the first and second portions by virtue of a rigid characteristic and a second state in which the retaining component loses the rigid characteristic and no longer maintains the attachment. The retaining component transitions from the first state to the second state upon exposure to liquid water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: Boston Engineering Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Lee Cardenas, Michael Conry, Michael Rufo
  • Aquatic vehicle
    Patent number: 9090320
    Abstract: An underwater vehicle includes a fore-body and a flexible aft. The flexible aft includes a flexible body. The flexible body includes a spring body including a spring element extending along a main axis, and a cavity. Related apparatus, systems, techniques, and articles are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: Boston Engineering Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Rufo, David Shane, Michael Conry, Will Ober
  • Aquatic Vehicle
    Publication number: 20140109821
    Abstract: An underwater vehicle includes a fore-body and a flexible aft. The flexible aft includes a flexible body. The flexible body includes a spring body including a spring element extending along a main axis, and a cavity. Related apparatus, systems, techniques, and articles are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: BOSTON ENGINEERING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael Rufo, David Shane, Michael Conry, Will Ober