Patents by Inventor Gerritt Lang

Gerritt Lang 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).

  • Chain release apparatuses and methods
    Patent number: 8978568
    Abstract: An apparatuses and methods to release a chain. Apparatuses and methods include an electronic, mechanical, or electro-mechanical actuator system used to rotate a hooking arm. The actuator system includes an extendable piston. In some embodiments, the actuator system is hydraulic. In other embodiments, the actuator system is pneumatic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: The United States of America as Represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Michael Mercado, Gerritt Lang
  • CHAIN RELEASE APPARATUSES AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20130270497
    Abstract: An apparatuses and methods to release a chain. Apparatuses and methods include an electronic, mechanical, or electro-mechanical actuator system used to rotate a hooking arm. The actuator system includes an extendable piston. In some embodiments, the actuator system is hydraulic. In other embodiments, the actuator system is pneumatic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2012
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Inventors: Michael Mercado, Gerritt Lang