Patents by Inventor Tyler Paine

Tyler Paine 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).

  • Methods of aligning components for vehicle assembly
    Patent number: 11919116
    Abstract: A mechanical assembly to precisely position large objects and align them to be joined with other objects with precision. The assembly does not require power to operate and can therefore be used in a variety of remote and harsh locations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Inventors: Tyler Paine, Christopher Walther, Nicholas Johnson, Scott Larson
  • Magnetically configurable spherical autonomous underwater vehicles
    Patent number: 11738839
    Abstract: A field configurable autonomous vehicle includes modular elements and attachable components. The vehicle can be assembled from these modular elements and components to meet desired mission and performance characteristics without the need to purchase specially designed vehicles for each mission. The main body of the vehicle is a spherical body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Eric Seeley, Jennifer Guild, Tyler Paine, Jacob Snow, Logan Harris, Jose Ruiz, Wade Kempf, Andrew Roth
  • Configurable spherical autonomous underwater vehicles
    Patent number: 11724785
    Abstract: A field configurable autonomous vehicle includes modular elements and attachable components. The vehicle can be assembled from these modular elements and components to meet desired mission and performance characteristics without the need to purchase specially designed vehicles for each mission. The main body of the vehicle is a spherical body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Eric Seeley, Jennifer Guild, Tyler Paine, Jacob Snow, Logan Harris, Jose Ruiz, Wade Kempf, Andrew Roth
  • Field configurable spherical underwater vehicle
    Patent number: 11511836
    Abstract: A field configurable autonomous vehicle includes modular elements and attachable components. The vehicle can be assembled from these modular elements and components to meet desired mission and performance characteristics without the need to purchase specially designed vehicles for each mission. The main body of the vehicle is a spherical body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Eric Seeley, Tyler Paine, Jacob Snow, Logan Harris, Jose Ruiz, Wade Kempf, Andrew Roth, Jennifer Guild