Patents by Inventor Marc A. Ressler

Marc A. Ressler 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).

  • Systems and methods for mine detection
    Patent number: 7511654
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for detecting land mines and unexploded ordnance are disclosed. A first embodiment may be construed as a method that includes: inserting an antenna into the ground; transmitting an electromagnetic signal into the ground via the antenna; receiving a response via the antenna; and processing the response to generate an image which can be examined to determine whether a mine exists within proximity of the antenna.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: Geoffrey H. Goldman, Marc A. Ressler
  • Revenue metering system for power companies
    Patent number: 4218737
    Abstract: An energy meter at an electrical substation contains a detector which chas state each time a quantity of energy is consumed. This data is accumulated in a microprocessor system. Real time energy consumption data is fed back to a customer monitoring station and may be telemetered to a power company central billing station. Customer and power company have their demand periods synchronized by the microprocessor system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 1977
    Date of Patent: August 19, 1980
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: David J. Buscher, Robert G. Ellingwood, Marc A. Ressler