Patents by Inventor James L. Pickens

James L. Pickens 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).

  • Multiple sensor fish surrogate for acoustic and hydraulic data collection
    Patent number: 5517465
    Abstract: Acoustic signals and hydraulic pressure variations which influence fish bvior in bodies of water are measured and recorded by apparatus simulating a fish immersed in water, fitted with piezoelectric transducers and connected by wiring to remote amplifying and recording means. Such data are correlated with fish behavior for the purpose of developing methods of diverting fish from such areas of danger as the intake piping of hydroelectric power generating turbines and pumping stations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 14, 1996
    Assignee: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: John M. Nestler, James L. Pickens, Jim Evans, Richard W. Haskins