Patents by Inventor Kevin Gessner

Kevin Gessner 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: 6394016
    Abstract: A system and method for the capture of a target surface vessel by a second vessel. The system includes an initially stowed deployable net, means for deploying the net, a tether coupled to the net, and a winch for drawing in the tether to pull the target vessel toward the second vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Assignee: General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Terry L. Swartout, Kevin Gessner
  • Publication number: 20010032577
    Abstract: A system and method for the capture of a target surface vessel by a second vessel. The system includes an initially stowed deployable net, means for deploying the net, a tether coupled to the net, and a winch for drawing in the tether to pull the target vessel toward the second vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2001
    Publication date: October 25, 2001
    Inventors: Terry L. Swartout, Kevin Gessner