Patents by Inventor Daniel Elizondo

Daniel Elizondo 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).

  • Patent number: 9067643
    Abstract: An ocean going vessel with interchangeable superstructure and hull in which the superstructure has control units for controlling propulsion and steering, as well as components for communication and navigation. The superstructure and the hull each have an interface providing quick connect and disconnect capability between the control units of the superstructure and the components being controlled of the hull. A system for interchanging superstructures and hulls for ocean going vessels is enabled in which the superstructure of an inbound vessel is removed and transferred to an outbound hull with the use of a crane at the port facility. This facilitates quick turnaround time of the superstructure and crew of the inbound vessel. This also enables inbound ship hulls to be inspected without delaying the outbound hull that has been preloaded from being shipped out of port with the transferred superstructure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Inventor: Luis Daniel Elizondo
  • Publication number: 20140202373
    Abstract: An ocean going vessel with interchangeable superstructure and hull in which the superstructure has control units for controlling propulsion and steering, as well as components for communication and navigation. The superstructure and the hull each have an interface providing quick connect and disconnect capability between the control units of the superstructure and the components being controlled of the hull. A system for interchanging superstructures and hulls for ocean going vessels is enabled in which the superstructure of an inbound vessel is removed and transferred to an outbound hull with the use of a crane at the port facility. This facilitates quick turnaround time of the superstructure and crew of the inbound vessel. This also enables inbound ship hulls to be inspected without delaying the outbound hull that has been preloaded from being shipped out of port with the transferred superstructure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2014
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Inventor: Luis Daniel ELIZONDO
  • Patent number: 8677917
    Abstract: An ocean going vessel with interchangeable superstructure and hull in which the superstructure has control units for controlling propulsion and steering, as well as components for communication and navigation. The superstructure and the hull each have an interface providing quick connect and disconnect capability between the control units of the superstructure and the components being controlled of the hull. A system for interchanging superstructures and hulls for ocean going vessels is enabled in which the superstructure of an inbound vessel is removed and transferred to an outbound hull with the use of a crane at the port facility. This facilitates quick turnaround time of the superstructure and crew of the inbound vessel. This also enables inbound ship hulls to be inspected without delaying the outbound hull that has been preloaded from being shipped out of port with the transferred superstructure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Inventor: Luis Daniel Elizondo
  • Publication number: 20120285363
    Abstract: An ocean going vessel with interchangeable superstructure and hull in which the superstructure has control units for controlling propulsion and steering, as well as components for communication and navigation. The superstructure and the hull each have an interface providing quick connect and disconnect capability between the control units of the superstructure and the components being controlled of the hull. A system for interchanging superstructures and hulls for ocean going vessels is enabled in which the superstructure of an inbound vessel is removed and transferred to an outbound hull with the use of a crane at the port facility. This facilitates quick turnaround time of the superstructure and crew of the inbound vessel. This also enables inbound ship hulls to be inspected without delaying the outbound hull that has been preloaded from being shipped out of port with the transferred superstructure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Inventor: Luis Daniel ELIZONDO
  • Publication number: 20110126755
    Abstract: An ocean going vessel with interchangeable superstructure and hull in which the superstructure has control units for controlling propulsion and steering, as well as components for communication and navigation. The superstructure and the hull each have an interface providing quick connect and disconnect capability between the control units of the superstructure and the components being controlled of the hull. A system for interchanging superstructures and hulls for ocean going vessels is enabled in which the superstructure of an inbound vessel is removed and transferred to an outbound hull with the use of a crane at the port facility. This facilitates quick turnaround time of the superstructure and crew of the inbound vessel. This also enables inbound ship hulls to be inspected without delaying the outbound hull that has been preloaded from being shipped out of port with the transferred superstructure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2011
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Inventor: Luis Daniel ELIZONDO
  • Publication number: 20100031867
    Abstract: An ocean going vessel with interchangeable superstructure and hull in which the superstructure has control units for controlling propulsion and steering, as well as components for communication and navigation. The superstructure and the hull each have an interface providing quick connect and disconnect capability between the control units of the superstructure and the components being controlled of the hull. A system for interchanging superstructures and hulls for ocean going vessels is enabled in which the superstructure of an inbound vessel is removed and transferred to an outbound hull with the use of a crane at the port facility. This facilitates quick turnaround time of the superstructure and crew of the inbound vessel. This also enables inbound ship hulls to be inspected without delaying the outbound hull that has been preloaded from being shipped out of port with the transferred superstructure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2009
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Inventor: Luis Daniel Elizondo
  • Patent number: 7487735
    Abstract: An ocean going vessel with interchangeable superstructure and hull in which the superstructure has control units for controlling propulsion and steering, as well as components for communication and navigation. The superstructure and the hull each have an interface providing quick connect and disconnect capability between the control units of the superstructure and the components being controlled of the hull. A system for interchanging superstructures and hulls for ocean going vessels is enabled in which the superstructure of an inbound vessel is removed and transferred to an outbound hull with the use of a crane at the port facility. This facilitates quick turnaround time of the superstructure and crew of the inbound vessel. This also enables inbound ship hulls to be inspected without delaying the outbound hull that has been preloaded from being shipped out of port with the transferred superstructure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Inventor: Luis Daniel Elizondo
  • Publication number: 20080190342
    Abstract: An ocean going vessel with interchangeable superstructure and hull in which the superstructure has control units for controlling propulsion and steering, as well as components for communication and navigation. The superstructure and the hull each have an interface providing quick connect and disconnect capability between the control units of the superstructure and the components being controlled of the hull. A system for interchanging superstructures and hulls for ocean going vessels is enabled in which the superstructure of an inbound vessel is removed and transferred to an outbound hull with the use of a crane at the port facility. This facilitates quick turnaround time of the superstructure and crew of the inbound vessel. This also enables inbound ship hulls to be inspected without delaying the outbound hull that has been preloaded from being shipped out of port with the transferred superstructure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2007
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventor: Luis Daniel Elizondo
  • Publication number: 20050121897
    Abstract: A vehicle restraint system provides the seat occupant with options for three-point, four-point and five-point seat belt configurations. In one embodiment, the restraint system includes two three-point seat belt systems arranged as mirror images and a two position buckle located along the center line of the seat cushion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2003
    Publication date: June 9, 2005
    Inventors: Daniel Elizondo, Jose Ye
  • Patent number: 6817911
    Abstract: A propulsion system component or accessory specifically used for boats which utilize either an inboard-outboard motor, or an outboard motor. A cylindrical shroud very closely surrounds the peripheral sides of a propeller situated inside, while leaving exposed the front and rear surface areas of the propeller. The shroud closely surrounds the peripheral circumference of the propeller blades by 360 degrees. This unique aspect of the shroud minimizes slippage and maximizes fluid displacement. The shroud is installed symmetrically as to ensure uniform distance between the shroud and all propeller blades. The front of the shroud is considered the leading edge, and the rear of the shroud is considered the trailing edge. The leading edge of the shroud allows unrestricted laminar flow to the propeller from the front. The trailing edge of the shroud directs propeller wash from the rear of the propeller, out through the trailing edge of the shroud.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Inventor: Luis Daniel Elizondo
  • Publication number: 20040147181
    Abstract: A propulsion system component or accessory specifically used for boats which utilize either an inboard-outboard motor, or an outboard motor. A cylindrical shroud very closely surrounds the peripheral sides of a propeller situated inside, while leaving exposed the front and rear surface areas of the propeller. The shroud closely surrounds the peripheral circumference of the propeller blades by 360 degrees. This unique aspect of the shroud minimizes slippage and maximizes fluid displacement. The shroud is installed symmetrically as to ensure uniform distance between the shroud and all propeller blades. The front of the shroud is considered the leading edge, and the rear of the shroud is considered the trailing edge. The leading edge of the shroud allows unrestricted laminar flow to the propeller from the front. The trailing edge of the shroud directs propeller wash from the rear of the propeller, out through the trailing edge of the shroud.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2002
    Publication date: July 29, 2004
    Inventor: Luis Daniel Elizondo