Patents by Inventor John Sirmalis

John Sirmalis 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).

  • Extended range support module
    Patent number: 9857156
    Abstract: An extended range support module for an undersea vehicle includes an outer hull capable of accommodating the undersea vehicle therein. A navigation module is positioned on the outer hull and capable of being joined to the undersea vehicle. Controllable fins are provided on the outer hull and joined to allow control by the navigation module. A buoyancy control system is positioned within the outer hull and joined to the navigation module. An extended fuel tank is provided inside the outer hull between the outer hull and the undersea vehicle. The extended fuel tank is joined to provide fuel to the undersea vehicle. The navigation module can have GPS, inertial sensors, and sonar sensors to aid in navigation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Brian T McKeon, John Sirmalis, William P. Krol