Patents by Inventor Gary M. Holma

Gary M. Holma 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).

  • Grinding and polishing tool
    Patent number: 4178722
    Abstract: A grinding and polishing tool is designed to finish the ends of fiber optic able terminals preparatory to installation or maintenance, the tool being portable to enable the work to be performed in a field environment, and is air driven to eliminate any electrical arcing in hazardous areas, such as around aircraft and vessels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 1978
    Date of Patent: December 18, 1979
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Donald B. Forman, Gary M. Holma
  • Fiber optic position sensing and indicating apparatus for electrical interference sensitive environments
    Patent number: 4091280
    Abstract: Apparatus is disclosed for remotely sensing the mechanical position of one r more objects in an electrical inferference sensitive environment, such as the landing gear of an aircraft of the like in which is utilized a passive, fiber optic transmission system having means for testing the continuity of the system to enhance safety and reliability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 1976
    Date of Patent: May 23, 1978
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: John R. Ellis, Gary M. Holma, Donald B. Forman
  • Closest point of approach calculator
    Patent number: 3939334
    Abstract: A manually operative, programmed (dedicated) calculator that computes the nge, bearing, and time of closest point of approach for any number of selected target ships, and also their course and speed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 1975
    Date of Patent: February 17, 1976
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Albert Roth, Gary M. Holma