Patents Assigned to Ocean Systems, Inc.
  • Patent number: 10487962
    Abstract: An integrated ocean water processing system including a vessel, an electro/hydraulic deployment and retrieval system, a desalination system, a disinfection system, a packaging system, a freezing system capable of freezing the pouches of potable water, a water storage and dissolution system, and a distribution system capable of pumping product drinking water through a buoyant surface hose to other vessels or onshore infrastructure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: Sustainable Ocean Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Kenneth Ostebo
  • Patent number: 9509888
    Abstract: A detection system is provided for use in a high-radiation environment includes a sensor assembly with a housing enclosing an unshielded radiation-hardened sensor for generating a digital signal of detected data corresponding to an object of interest and a first serializer/deserializer (SERDES) for converting the digital signal into a serial bit stream. A high-frequency transmission cable transmits the serial bit stream to a signal processing module located outside of the high-radiation environment where a second SERDES deserializes the serial bit stream to generate a decoded signal that is processed to generate an output at a display device corresponding to the detected object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: Remote Ocean Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Nicholas Kalfas
  • Patent number: 9264677
    Abstract: A camera system is provided for use in a high-radiation environment includes a camera assembly with a housing enclosing an image sensor for generating a digital signal of a detected image and a first serializer/deserializer (SERDES) for converting the digital signal from the image sensor into a serial bit stream. A transmission medium transmits the serial bit stream to an image processing module located outside of the high-radiation environment where a second SERDES deserializes the serial bit stream to generate a decoded image signal which is processed by an image processor to generate an output at a display device corresponding to the detected image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: Remote Ocean Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Nicholas Kalfas
  • Patent number: 8881682
    Abstract: A submersible rotatable cage for fish farming comprises a central axle, a buoyant structure positioned about the central axle, and a netting attached to the buoyant structure. An actuator can be placed in operable communication with at least part of the buoyant structure to facilitate rotation of the buoyant structure about the central axle while the cage is in a submerged position. The cage can form part of a system, which includes a net cleaning apparatus, a tethering mechanism and sweep net, that forms the basis for underwater fish farming.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Open Ocean Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Jon Thorvardarson, Luke Aymar, Prasad Bodhani, Edwin Elrick, Rick Grant, Thomas Mathieson, Christopher Saulnier, Andrew Storey
  • Patent number: 8292449
    Abstract: A modular light unit for illuminating a hazardous underwater environment includes a housing having a front portion with a light transmissive window and a back shell portion which enclose a layered lighting assembly. The layered lighting assembly includes a PCB with an array of LEDs mounted thereon with the LEDs in thermal communication with a bottom surface of the PCB. A thermal bridge abuts the bottom surface of the PCB on one side and a heat sink on the other. A thermally conductive potting material fills spaces between the heat sink and the back shell portion. An underwater connector provides releasable connection to an electrical cable for providing power to drive the plurality of LEDs. A quick-release mechanical fastener is attached to the housing for releasably attaching the modular light unit to a support structure installed within the hazardous underwater environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: Remote Ocean Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Cyril Poissonnet, Mario de la Cruz, Edward Petit de Mange
  • Patent number: 7862394
    Abstract: Apparatus includes a buoyant structure having a central vertical axis when floating in water and having at least one feature to reduce a rotation of the buoyant structure about the central vertical axis when floating in the water. The apparatus further includes an electronic camera assembly coupled to the buoyant structure. The electronic camera assembly is configured to generate an electronic image signal. The apparatus further includes a tubular structure coupled to the buoyant structure and configured to remain under the surface of the water. The tubular structure includes a watertight compartment and an electronic circuit assembly disposed within the watertight compartment. The electronic circuit assembly is coupled to receive the electronic image signal and is configured to generate an optical image signal representative of the electronic image signal. The apparatus further includes a fiber optic cable configured to carry the optical image signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: Ultra Electronics Ocean Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger C. Larson, Nicholas L. Flacco, Gregory B. Hunter
  • Patent number: 7748349
    Abstract: A submersible rotatable cage for fish farming comprises a central axle, a buoyant structure positioned about the central, a netting attached to the buoyant structure and an actuator in operable communication with at least part of the buoyant structure and adapted to facilitate rotation of the buoyant structure about the central axle while the cage is in a submerged position. The cage can form part of a system, which includes a net cleaning apparatus, a tethering mechanism and sweep net, that can be used for nearly complete underwater fish farming.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: Open Ocean Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Jon Thorvardarson, Luke Aymar, Prasad Bodhani, Edwin Elrick, Rick Grant, Thomas Mathieson, Christopher Saulnier, Andrew Storey
  • Patent number: 7669616
    Abstract: Apparatus for puncturing a gas filled bottle uses a spring force upon an inflator tack, which punctures the gas filled bottle, rather than a manual or explosive force. The spring force is retained prior to puncturing the bottle by a retention element disposed in a hole. The retention element is released upon actuation of the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: Ultra Electronics Ocean Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Craig V. Bruengger
  • Patent number: 7448339
    Abstract: A winged body has a wing structure with at least two wings coupled to a body structure, each wing having a wing tip. The wings wrap around the body structure when in a stowed configuration within a launch tube, and the wings spring outward from the body structure to a deployed configuration when the winged body is removed from the launch tube. The wings can take deformed-deployed configurations when the winged body is towed at a relatively high speed through the water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: Ultra Electronics Ocean Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig V. Bruengger, Todd E. Southard
  • Patent number: 5912934
    Abstract: A nuclear fuel identification system for use in nuclear power plants has an imaging system having a video camera and an array of illuminators surrounding the video camera and positioned to shine onto a nuclear fuel cell. The illuminators are sequentially activated to provide a series of images each having a different shadow pattern. These images are then digitized and stored until a complete set of the images are available. At that time, the images are superimposed and optimized for improved contrast. By viewing the distinct shadow patterns on the nuclear fuel cell, the identifying markings are readily visible. In addition to the shadow imaging system, a variety of laser devices are used to accomplish similar image generating functions. Such laser devices include a laser scanner, a distance laser device, an interferometer, a holographic interferometer, and a bi-refringent crystal prism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 15, 1999
    Assignee: Remote Ocean Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert S. Acks, Arthur E. Vigil, John L. Buchanan
  • Patent number: 5386355
    Abstract: The underwater portable drop light for use illuminating work sites in nuclear facilities has a high pressure sodium arc lamp sealed to a stainless steel base with a flexible, radiation-resistant seal to provide a watertight and shock-absorbing connection. A wet-mateable connector is attached to the base to permit underwater-changeable connection to a cable which supplies power from a ballast power supply. A light-transmissive, impact-resistant cover is formed around the arc lamp and attached to the base. The cover has openings through which water can flow in and out to conduct heat away from the arc lamp. The combination of the above elements creates a compact modular unit which is replaced as a whole when the arc lamp burns out, and which may be replaced in or out of the water, allowing maintenance work to continue essentially uninterrupted when radiation exposure time is an issue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 31, 1995
    Assignee: Remote Ocean Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert S. Acks
  • Patent number: 5301624
    Abstract: The invention provides an improved SWATH type vessel having pontoons and a stern plane located in a position to influence water flow in the region of the tail cone portions of the pontoons and the propellers to reduce depression of the water adjacent the propellers which would otherwise cause propeller ventilation when the vessel is moving at speed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 12, 1994
    Assignee: Swath Ocean Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Nelson W. Hall, Donald T. Higdon
  • Patent number: 5213410
    Abstract: The underwater illumination apparatus for use in nuclear facilities has a high pressure sodium arc lamp sealed to a stainless steel base with a flexible, radiation-resistant seal to provide a watertight and shock-absorbing connection. A wet-mateable base connector is attached to the base to permit connection to a lower cable. A light-transmissive, impact-resistant cover is formed around the base and the arc lamp. The cover has holes through which water can flow in and out to conduct heat away from the arc lamp. The combination of the above elements creates a modular unit which is replaced as a whole when the arc lamp burns out. The lower cable which provides power to the arc lamp is attached at its other end to a ballast power supply which is hermetically sealed in a stainless steel housing. Wet mateable connectors are attached at the inlet and outlet of the ballast power supply to attach to the lower cable and to the upper cable connection to a 120 VAC source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 25, 1993
    Assignee: Remote Ocean Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert S. Acks
  • Patent number: 5105346
    Abstract: The underwater illumination apparatus has a high pressure sodium arc lamp sealed to a stainless steel base with a flexible, radiation-resistant potting material to provide both a watertight seal and a shock-absorbing connection. A wet-mateable base connector is attached to the base to permit connection to a lower cable. A transparent, impact-resistant cover is formed around the base and the arc lamp. The cover has holes through which water can flow in and out to conduct heat away from the arc lamp. The combination of the above elements creates a modular unit which is replaced as a whole when the arc lamp burns out. The lower cable which provides power to the arc lamp is attached at its other end to a ballast power supply which is hermetically sealed in a stainless steel housing. Wet mateable connectors are attached at the inlet and outlet of the ballast power supply to attach to the lower cable and to the upper cable connection to a 120 VAC source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1992
    Assignee: Remote Ocean Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert S. Acks, R. Bruce Fugitt
  • Patent number: D319618
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1991
    Assignee: Swath Ocean Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul Kotzebue
  • Patent number: D319619
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1991
    Assignee: Swath Ocean Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul Kotzebue
  • Patent number: D319621
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1991
    Assignee: Swath Ocean Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul Kotzebue
  • Patent number: D319622
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1991
    Assignee: Swath Ocean Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul Kotzebue
  • Patent number: D319623
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1991
    Assignee: Swath Ocean Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul Kotzebue
  • Patent number: D324845
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1992
    Assignee: Swath Ocean Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul Kotzebue