Patents by Inventor Edgar H. Orr

Edgar H. Orr 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).

  • Method and system for detecting water depth and piloting vessels
    Patent number: 4757481
    Abstract: The depth of water ahead of a vessel is detected by sonar means carried aboard a drone stationed by radio control ahead of the vessel. Detected depth information is transmitted from the drone to the vessel where it is displayed for use by the vessel pilot in navigating shallow waters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1984
    Date of Patent: July 12, 1988
    Assignee: Sea Scout Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Edgar H. Orr, Paul G. Steffes