Patents Assigned to Underwater Storage Limited
  • Underwater weapon systems
    Patent number: 4586421
    Abstract: An underwater weapon system comprises an elongate outer container which is buried or partially buried in the sea bed in an upright position using devices at the bottom end of the container and which preferably comprise both a pump for removing sand or silt and an auger for boring a hole in the sea bed or a rotary stirrer. The weapon is a self-propelled device with guidance and is housed within an inner container which is telescopically arranged within the outer container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1983
    Date of Patent: May 6, 1986
    Assignee: Underwater Storage Limited
    Inventors: Christopher D. D. Hickey, Bernhard D. Parker
  • Underwater weapon systems
    Patent number: 4566367
    Abstract: An underwater weapon system comprises an elongate outer container which is positioned horizontally on the sea bed and which has powered screws or scroll devices extending along its underside to displace sand or silt and so bury or partially bury the container in the sea bed. The weapon is self-propelled and is activated after raising and ejecting or partially ejecting an inner container to lift the weapon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 1983
    Date of Patent: January 28, 1986
    Assignee: Underwater Storage Limited
    Inventor: Christopher D. D. Hickey