Patents by Inventor Bert Sherman

Bert Sherman 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).

  • Double carcass hose failure detection system
    Patent number: 5714681
    Abstract: Disclosed an electro-optical sensor which preferably is used to detect leaks in marine surface and submarine anti-pollution hoses which are used to transfer petroleum products to and from ships. The electro-optical sensor is located in housings that allow petroleum products of varying viscosity's to flow to the sensor. A variety of alarm methods can be used to signal that a leak has occurred in the hose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 3, 1998
    Inventors: Robert L. Furness, Eric M. Hiner, David Lloyd Estep, Bert Sherman