Patents by Inventor Ethan Hoefler

Ethan Hoefler 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).

  • RETRACTABLE ANTENNA FOR UNMANNED UNDERSEA VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20250023221
    Abstract: Disclosed is a retractable antenna system designed for enhancing communication capabilities in sea environments for unmanned undersea vehicles (UUVs). The system includes a housing, a retractable antenna system with a central mast ending in a yoke, and an actuator attached to the housing to enable the rotation of the central mast in and out of the housing. Additionally, attachment means are provided for external fixation of the system to the UUV. This innovative design allows for the selective deployment and retraction of the antenna system, providing improved communication functionality for UUVs operating in challenging underwater conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2024
    Publication date: January 16, 2025
    Inventors: Angelica CARDONA, Matthew SCHEUER, Evangelos LIVIERATOS, Rafael MANDUJANO, Ethan HOEFLER, Tyson LAWRENCE
  • Illumination for storage units
    Patent number: 10976047
    Abstract: An illumination assembly for illuminating drawers of a storage unit, such as a cabinet or toolbox. The illumination assembly is adapted to be coupled to the storage unit by coupling the illumination assembly within a retrofittable or integrated feature of the storage unit to direct or radiate light into a containment space (such as a drawer) of the storage unit when opened. The illumination assembly may also illuminate a facade, sides, underside, or surrounding area of the storage unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: Snap-on Incorporated
    Inventors: Nicholas H. Weir, Michael G. Gentile, Thomas L. Kassouf, Ben T. Schulz, Ethan Hoefler, Ottoleo Kuter-Arnebeck
  • ILLUMINATION FOR STORAGE UNITS
    Publication number: 20200063955
    Abstract: An illumination assembly for illuminating drawers of a storage unit, such as a cabinet or toolbox. The illumination assembly is adapted to be coupled to the storage unit by coupling the illumination assembly within a retrofittable or integrated feature of the storage unit to direct or radiate light into a containment space (such as a drawer) of the storage unit when opened. The illumination assembly may also illuminate a facade, sides, underside, or surrounding area of the storage unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2019
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Applicant: Snap-on Incorporated
    Inventors: Nicholas H. Weir, Michael G. Gentile, Thomas L. Kassouf, Ben T. Schulz, Ethan Hoefler, Ottoleo Kuter-Arnebeck