Patents by Inventor Eric Holohan

Eric Holohan 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).

  • Publication number: 20210322619
    Abstract: An anti-viral system for generating and outputting an ozone-laden flow of air mixed with aerosolized hydrogen peroxide has housing including an air input port for receiving air and an output port for outputting the ozone-laden airflow mixed with aerosolized hydrogen peroxide. The system preferably includes an air movement device, an ozone supply, an aerosolization chamber and a fluid-flow path between the air input port and the output port, which includes the aerosolization chamber therebetween. A flow of air into the fluid-flow path is supplied with ozone from the ozone supply prior to reaching the aerosolization chamber, which aerosolizes the hydrogen peroxide within the ozone-laden air.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2021
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Inventors: Eric Holohan, Barbara Dutton
  • Patent number: 10604218
    Abstract: The present invention provides a remote-controllable underwater device for manoeuvring a vessel. The device comprising at least one housing, a connection unit provided on the housing for rigidly attaching below the water to the vessel to be manoeuvred, at least one propeller mounted on the housing for moving the device and the vessel attached to the connection unit, an antenna for communication with the device from a remote control unit, at least one sensor for path tracking and positioning of the device and the vessel, and a power source for providing power to the connection unit, the propeller, the antenna, and the sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: TOW-BOTIC SYSTEMS PRIVATE LIMITED
    Inventors: Gary Vaz, Eric Holohan
  • Publication number: 20190202532
    Abstract: The present invention provides a remote-controllable underwater device for manoeuvring a vessel. The device comprising at least one housing, a connection unit provided on the housing for rigidly attaching below the water to the vessel to be manoeuvred, at least one propeller mounted on the housing for moving the device and the vessel attached to the connection unit, an antenna for communication with the device from a remote control unit, at least one sensor for path tracking and positioning of the device and the vessel, and a power source for providing power to the connection unit, the propeller, the antenna, and the sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2016
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Inventors: Gary VAZ, Eric HOLOHAN
  • Patent number: 9694889
    Abstract: Mechanical systems and methods including, in some embodiments, a mounting plate affixed to an exterior facing horizontal planar deck surface of a ship; a foundation structure mounted to the mounting plate and supporting at least a first sail cylinder and a second sail cylinder; and at least a first lift mechanism for selectively vertically driving the first and second sail cylinders from a vertically retracted position to a vertically deployed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: MAGNUSS SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Eric Holohan, James Gibson Rhodes, Edward Anthony Shergalis
  • Publication number: 20160332712
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide mechanical sail systems, methods, apparatus, and code which allow use of the Magnus effect to provide thrust to a ship. In some embodiments, a mechanical sail system is provided which includes a silo, positioned below a deck level of a ship, a lift carriage, mounted within the silo, and supporting a first sail cylinder and a second sail cylinder, and at least a first drive motor coupled to a control system for selectively positioning the lift carriage within the silo, the control system operable to control the at least first drive motor to position the lift carriage at a top position within the silo to deploy the first and second sail cylinders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2016
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventors: Eric Holohan, Edward Anthony Shergalis, James Gibson Rhodes, Jeremy Wyatt Linzee
  • Publication number: 20160257388
    Abstract: Mechanical systems and methods including, in some embodiments, a mounting plate affixed to an exterior facing horizontal planar deck surface of a ship; a foundation structure mounted to the mounting plate and supporting at least a first sail cylinder and a second sail cylinder; and at least a first lift mechanism for selectively vertically driving the first and second sail cylinders from a vertically retracted position to a vertically deployed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: Eric Holohan, James Gibson Rhodes, Edward Anthony Shergalis
  • Patent number: 9346527
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide mechanical sail systems, methods, apparatus, and code which allow use of the Magnus effect to provide thrust to a ship. In some embodiments, a mechanical sail system is provided which includes a silo, positioned below a deck level of a ship, a lift carriage, mounted within the silo, and supporting a first sail cylinder and a second sail cylinder, and at least a first drive motor coupled to a control system for selectively positioning the lift carriage within the silo, the control system operable to control the at least first drive motor to position the lift carriage at a top position within the silo to deploy the first and second sail cylinders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: MAGNUSS LTD
    Inventors: Eric Holohan, Edward Anthony Shergalis, James Gibson Rhodes, Jeremy Wyatt Linzee
  • Publication number: 20140196648
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide mechanical sail systems, methods, apparatus, and code which allow use of the Magnus effect to provide thrust to a ship. In some embodiments, a mechanical sail system is provided which includes a silo, positioned below a deck level of a ship, a lift carriage, mounted within the silo, and supporting a first sail cylinder and a second sail cylinder, and at least a first drive motor coupled to a control system for selectively positioning the lift carriage within the silo, the control system operable to control the at least first drive motor to position the lift carriage at a top position within the silo to deploy the first and second sail cylinders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Inventors: Eric Holohan, Edward Anthony Shergalis, James Gibson Rhodes, Jeremy Wyatt Linzee
  • Patent number: 8746162
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide mechanical sail systems, methods, apparatus, and code which allow use of the Magnus effect to provide thrust to a ship. In some embodiments, a mechanical sail system is provided which includes a silo, positioned below a deck level of a ship, a lift carriage, mounted within the silo, and supporting a first sail cylinder and a second sail cylinder, and at least a first drive motor coupled to a control system for selectively positioning the lift carriage within the silo, the control system operable to control the at least first drive motor to position the lift carriage at a top position within the silo to deploy the first and second sail cylinders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Magnuss Ltd.
    Inventors: Eric Holohan, Edward Anthony Shergalis, James Gibson Rhodes, Jeremy Wyatt Linzee
  • Publication number: 20130042798
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide mechanical sail systems, methods, apparatus, and code which allow use of the Magnus effect to provide thrust to a ship. In some embodiments, a mechanical sail system is provided which includes a silo, positioned below a deck level of a ship, a lift carriage, mounted within the silo, and supporting a first sail cylinder and a second sail cylinder, and at least a first drive motor coupled to a control system for selectively positioning the lift carriage within the silo, the control system operable to control the at least first drive motor to position the lift carriage at a top position within the silo to deploy the first and second sail cylinders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Publication date: February 21, 2013
    Applicant: MAGNUSS LTD
    Inventors: Eric Holohan, Edward Anthony Shergalis, James Gibson Rhodes, Jeremy Wyatt Linzee