Patents by Inventor Matthew P Caccamo

Matthew P Caccamo 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).

  • Shock mitigating universal launch and recovery system
    Patent number: 8821066
    Abstract: A universal launch and recovery system that may be used to launch or recover/receive water vessels. The launch and recovery system including a deployable ramp having a shock mitigating arrangement, including bumpers, fenders and a bow stopping guard arranged to accommodate vessels of different geometries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Matthew P. Caccamo, Gregory V. Gaston
  • Safety catch for launch and recovery
    Patent number: 8807061
    Abstract: One of more safety catches attachable to water vessels for preventing rollback during launch and recovery operations. Each safety catch includes a pivotally attached catch arm for mating with a notched groove in an inclined surface to prevent the rollback.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Matthew P. Caccamo, Steve A Brandis, James V Harwell
  • Safety catch for launch and recovery
    Patent number: 8590473
    Abstract: One of more safety catches attachable to water vessels for preventing rollback during launch and recovery operations. Each safety catch includes a pivotally attached catch arm for mating with a notched groove in an inclined surface to prevent the rollback.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Matthew P Caccamo, Steve A Brandis, James V Harwell
  • Universal launch and recovery system
    Patent number: 8424479
    Abstract: A universal launch and recovery system that may be used to launch or recover/receive water vessels. The launch and recovery system includes a deployable ramp having adjustable soft end guides and adjustable tire arrangements for guiding and cushioning vessels of different geometries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventor: Matthew P Caccamo