Patents by Inventor Darrell A. Bymoen

Darrell A. Bymoen 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).

  • Actuation mine simulator
    Patent number: 4141295
    Abstract: An actuation mine simulator system which enables realistic training experce in mine sweeping operations without the danger accompanying use of live mines. The actuation mine simulator is preprogrammed to respond at predetermined time intervals to actuation by large objects such as ships. The mine simulator includes buoyant flares for signaling actuation, a tethered float having a signal beacon for facilitating recovery, and an underwater acoustic transmitter for locating the simulator at the conclusion of training exercises.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 1978
    Date of Patent: February 27, 1979
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: John M. Campbell, Herbert L. Ball, Darrell A. Bymoen, Douglas G. Ewen, Ronald D. Hise, Charles R. Stribley, Gaylon L. West