Patents by Inventor Elliott J. Adler

Elliott J. Adler has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Target range systems
    Patent number: 8651493
    Abstract: Targets, a target range system, and methods for economical operation of a target range. A preferred method includes providing a target range site; providing a target resembling a conventional target in dimension and appearing, yet having a weight that is substantially less than the weight of the conventional target. The target has a plurality of interconnecting plates made of recyclable material and is devoid of hazards comprising munitions, fuels, and radioactive materials. The ingress and egress routes for the target are reduced as compared to routes for conventional targets and enable cost savings. The targets are also readily recycled, enabling additional economic advantage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Sterling Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Elliott J. Adler, William M. Pearse, Erik S. Quist, Michael W. Welch
  • Housing for a magnetometer, a combination including a magnetometer within a waterproof housing, and a system and method for location and removal of unexploded ordinance underwater
    Patent number: 8653814
    Abstract: A waterproof housing that encloses a hand-held magnetometer for underwater use and includes a first portion open at one end and connected to a second portion with one end open and accessible through the first portion and terminating at a closed end. The magnetometer has first and second housings and is inserted into the first portion open end so that the second housing is received into the second portion and the first housing is received into the first portion. A base seal is inserted into the first portion open end to provide a fully functional magnetometer protected from water incursion at depth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: VRHALIBIS, LLC
    Inventors: Kim A. Heckhausen, Elliott J. Adler, Thomas C. Rancich
  • HOUSING FOR A MAGNETOMETER, A COMBINATION INCLUDING A MAGNETOMETER WITHIN A WATERPROOF HOUSING, AND A SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LOCATION AND REMOVAL OF UNEXPLODED ORDINANCE UNDERWATER
    Publication number: 20110163747
    Abstract: A waterproof housing that encloses a hand-held magnetometer for underwater use and includes a first portion open at one end and connected to a second portion with one end open and accessible through the first portion and terminating at a closed end. The magnetometer has first and second housings and is inserted into the first portion open end so that the second housing is received into the second portion and the first housing is received into the first portion. A base seal is inserted into the first portion open end to provide a fully functional magnetometer protected from water incursion at depth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2010
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Inventors: Kim A. Heckhausen, Elliott J. Adler, Thomas C. Rancich
  • Target range systems
    Patent number: 7766338
    Abstract: Targets, a target range system, and methods for economical operation of a target range. A preferred method includes providing a target range site; providing a target resembling a conventional target in dimension and appearing, yet having a weight that is substantially less than the weight of the conventional target. The target has a plurality of interconnecting plates made of recyclable material and is devoid of hazards comprising munitions, fuels, and radioactive materials. The ingress and egress routes for the target are reduced as compared to routes for conventional targets and enable cost savings. The targets are also readily recycled, enabling additional economic advantage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: EOD Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Elliott J. Adler, William M. Pearse, Erik S. Quist, Michael W. Welch
  • Target range systems
    Patent number: 7325808
    Abstract: Targets, a target range system, and methods for economical operation of a target range. A preferred method includes providing a target range site; providing a target resembling a conventional target in dimension and appearing, yet having a weight that is substantially less than the weight of the conventional target. The target has a plurality of interconnecting plates made of recyclable material and is devoid of hazards comprising munitions, fuels, and radioactive materials. The ingress and egress routes for the target are reduced as compared to routes for conventional targets and enable cost savings. The targets are also readily recycled, enabling additional economic advantage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Assignee: EOD Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Elliott J. Adler, William M. Pearse, Erik S. Quist, Michael W. Welch