Patents by Inventor John F. McGeever

John F. McGeever 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).

  • Patent number: 6807127
    Abstract: An apparatus for providing Global Positioning System (GPS) position data to an underwater diver for use in navigation is comprised of a SCUBA Flag/Antenna Float, positioned on the surface of the water, containing a Spring-loaded Cable Reel which is connected via a Signal Umbilical Cable to a GPS Capsule carried by the underwater diver. A GPS Antenna and power supply provide a signal to a GPS Receiver/Display which is encased in the GPS Capsule. The diver views icons displayed on the GPS Receiver to determine his/her current position in relation to previously entered waypoints, or geographical coordinates, such as a wreck, dive boat, or locations of interest plotted by the diver during the dive. The position information displayed by the GPS receiver enables the diver to navigate to and from the various locations or geographical coordinates while submerged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2004
    Inventor: John F. McGeever, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20040022129
    Abstract: An apparatus for providing Global Positioning System (GPS) position data to an underwater diver for use in navigation is comprised of a SCUBA Flag/Antenna Float, positioned on the surface of the water, containing a Spring-loaded Cable Reel which is connected via a Signal Umbilical Cable to a GPS Capsule carried by the underwater diver. A GPS Antenna and power supply provide a signal to a GPS Receiver/Display which is encased in the GPS Capsule. The diver views icons displayed on the GPS Receiver to determine his/her current position in relation to previously entered waypoints, or geographical coordinates, such as a wreck, dive boat, or locations of interest plotted by the diver during the dive. The position information displayed by the GPS receiver enables the diver to navigate to and from the various locations or geographical coordinates while submerged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2001
    Publication date: February 5, 2004
    Inventor: John F. McGeever