Patents by Inventor Christian R. Winther

Christian R. Winther 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).

  • Release mechanism and method of use of same
    Patent number: 11299240
    Abstract: A release mechanism for separating sections of mooring lines has a main body with two separable first and second halves or sections. A hydraulic assembly within the main body is controlled by an acoustic system, and moves a rod and button so as to move locking shoes within the main body. The locking shoes hold the first and second sections locked together, or alternatively release them to disconnect the mooring line. In addition to the acoustically controlled hydraulic assembly, the release mechanism has a mechanical disconnect, which is operated by pulling the release mechanism into a chain fairlead or the like, or by pulling an encircling member such as a trigger sleeve into the release mechanism. The release mechanism may include instrumentation to transmit various operating conditions of the release mechanism when in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: DELMAR SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Jason David Pasternak, Peter James Dorey, Christian R. Winther, John Shelton, Steven W. Van Bibber, Michael D. Pearlman
  • A Release Mechanism and Method of Use of Same
    Publication number: 20210070400
    Abstract: A release mechanism for separating sections of mooring lines has a main body with two separable first and second halves or sections. A hydraulic assembly within the main body is controlled by an acoustic system, and moves a rod and button so as to move locking shoes within the main body. The locking shoes hold the first and second sections locked together, or alternatively release them to disconnect the mooring line. In addition to the acoustically controlled hydraulic assembly, the release mechanism has a mechanical disconnect, which is operated by pulling the release mechanism into a chain fairlead or the like, or by pulling an encircling member such as a trigger sleeve into the release mechanism. The release mechanism may include instrumentation to transmit various operating conditions of the release mechanism when in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2018
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Inventors: Jason David Pasternak, Peter James Dorey, Christian R. Winther, John Shelton, Steven W. Van Bibber, Michael D. Pearlman