Patents by Inventor Andrew DeMedeiros

Andrew DeMedeiros 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).

  • Signal encrypted digital detonator system
    Patent number: 9879964
    Abstract: A remote detonator system is provided. The remote detonator system includes a receiver and a transmitter. The receiver includes a transducer configured to receive an ultrasonic acoustic signal. The transducer is electrically coupled to a first controller, the first controller having a processor responsive to executable computer instructions for detonating a charge in response to the transducer receiving the ultrasonic acoustic signal. A transmitter is provided having a transmitter configured to selectively emit the ultrasonic acoustic signal in response to an actuation by an operator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: ENSIGN-BICKFORD AEROSPACE & DEFENSE COMPANY
    Inventors: Marc A. Morris, Karl Edminster, Andrew DeMedeiros, Stephen W. Bartholomew
  • Signal encrypted digital detonator system
    Patent number: 9568294
    Abstract: A remote detonator system is provided. The remote detonator system includes a receiver and a transmitter. The receiver includes a transducer configured to receive an ultrasonic acoustic signal. The transducer is electrically coupled to a first controller, the first controller having a processor responsive to executable computer instructions for detonating a charge in response to the transducer receiving the ultrasonic acoustic signal. A transmitter is provided having a transmitter configured to selectively emit the ultrasonic acoustic signal in response to an actuation by an operator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: ENSIGN-BICKFORD AEROSPACE & DEFENSE COMPANY
    Inventors: Marc A. Morris, Karl Edminster, Andrew DeMedeiros, Stephen W. Bartholomew
  • SIGNAL ENCRYPTED DIGITAL DETONATOR SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20160223310
    Abstract: A remote detonator system is provided. The remote detonator system includes a receiver and a transmitter. The receiver includes a transducer configured to receive an ultrasonic acoustic signal. The transducer is electrically coupled to a first controller, the first controller having a processor responsive to executable computer instructions for detonating a charge in response to the transducer receiving the ultrasonic acoustic signal. A transmitter is provided having a transmitter configured to selectively emit the ultrasonic acoustic signal in response to an actuation by an operator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2014
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Applicant: Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company
    Inventors: Marc A. Morris, Karl Edminster, Andrew DeMedeiros, Stephen W. Bartholomew