Patents by Inventor Charles E. Kiefer

Charles E. Kiefer 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).

  • Maritime telecommunications system
    Patent number: 4491966
    Abstract: A radio system for automated ship board operation includes a plurality of radio receivers and a plurality of radio transmitters. The system includes an ARQ unit, with which one of the receivers and one of the transmitters is associated. A DSELCALL unit is provided, with which another one of the receivers and another one of the transmitters is associated. A VDT unit is provide upon which radio information and messages can be displayed upon reception and composed for transmission.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1982
    Date of Patent: January 1, 1985
    Assignee: Rockwell International Corporation
    Inventors: Lester A. Morcerf, Charles E. Kiefer, Gary W. Jones, John E. Conditt