Patents by Inventor David J. Bonitsky

David J. Bonitsky 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).

  • Wake test instrumentation
    Patent number: 9784578
    Abstract: A wake test instrumentation and more particularly, systems and methods for determining wake velocities and directions are provided. The wake test instrument includes a linkage system mounted to a base and a pole pivotally mounted to the linkage system and which comprises a hydrofoil system. The wake test instrument further includes a hydrofoil system mounted to the pole. The wake test instrument further includes a water flow meter mounted to the pole which is structured to measure wake parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
    Inventors: David J. Bonitsky, David C. Briggs
  • WAKE TEST INSTRUMENTATION
    Publication number: 20160377461
    Abstract: A wake test instrumentation and more particularly, systems and methods for determining wake velocities and directions are provided. The wake test instrument includes a linkage system mounted to a base and a pole pivotally mounted to the linkage system and which comprises a hydrofoil system. The wake test instrument further includes a hydrofoil system mounted to the pole. The wake test instrument further includes a water flow meter mounted to the pole which is structured to measure wake parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2015
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Inventors: David J. Bonitsky, David C. Briggs